United States v. Pringle

Opinion of the Court

FLETCHER, Chief Judge:

We granted the petition in this case to consider the effect of the military judge’s denial of defense motions for suppression of co-accused’s statements, severance, and mistrial. Joint accused were found guilty of attempted robbery.1 During the initial Article 39a session,2 counsel moved for severance on the grounds, inter alia, that introduction of co-accused’s statements would prejudice his client. The military judge, in denying the motion, noted excision of references to the appellant would be accomplished along with cautionary instructions. This…