Hennis Attainder Court-martial continues!

Courtesy WRAL.com

“Spinner asked for a delay on the basis of a review that is under way of State Bureau of Investigation crime laboratory work. The review could include the Hennis case. Spinner also wants more time for the preparation of a footprint analysis by an expert, who has had medical issues.

“The [discipline hearing officer], Col. Patrick Parrish, denied all three requests. Parrish also denied a defense request to reconsider his denial of their earlier attempt to seek more DNA tests of evidence.”

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U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle still deciding whether Master Sergeant Hennis Attainder Court-martial is lawful

Courtesy of Capitol Broadcasting Company

“U.S. [Federal] District Judge Terrence Boyle, the civilian judge considering the Hennis case, may render the court-martial moot.

“[Judge Boyle]… said Monday that he has not yet decided whether the Army has the jurisdiction to prosecute Hennis. Hennis’ lawyer Frank Spinner said that the defense team may ask the military judge to postpone the court-martial while the civilian judge considers the matter.”

The Attainder Court-martial began yesterday and continues today at 9:00 a.m. (Paul Woolverton reporting…More…)