Michael Waddington, a Court Martial Defense Attorney posts military law news. Mr. Waddington is a military lawyer defending cases worldwide.

Court Martial Lawyer – Army recruit beaten for touching instructor, court martial told THREE Army training instructors appeared before a military court in North Yorkshire today accused of bullying and ill-treating young recruits.Corporal Christopher Jakeman, ex-Corporal Stuart Pagett, and Colour Sergeant Michael Heatherington face charges brought under the Army Act 1955 at a court martial [...]

Court Martial Lawyer – Marine who talked to media acquitted By Greg Moran – Union-Tribune Staff Writer CAMP PENDLETON — A Camp Pendleton Marine was acquitted of charges that he disobeyed orders when he gave an interview to a newspaper reporter about his role in a ring that stole classified military information and passed it [...]

Senate Armed Services Committee Completes Markup of National Defense Authorization Bill for Fisal Year 2010 Senate Armed Services Committee Completes Markup of National Defense Authorization Bill for Fisal Year 2010 (PDF; 107 KB)Source: U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee The Committee’s mark addresses a wide range of needs for the Department of Defense. I completely support [...]

By JESS BRAVIN WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has determined that detainees tried by military commissions in the U.S. can claim at least some constitutional rights, particularly protection against the use of statements taken through coercive interrogations, officials said. The conclusion, explained in a confidential memorandum whose contents were shared with The Wall Street Journal, [...]