United States v. Ryder

DECISION

KASTL, Senior Judge:

Senior Airman Ryder was found guilty, despite his pleas, of a violation of Article 124, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. § 924. He maimed JB by striking her in the left eye with his fist. Four days later, the eye was surgically removed.

Before us, Ryder raises various matters. We find no reversible error and affirm.

Uncharged Misconduct

Ryder claims that the military judge erred by admitting, over defense objection, evidence of his prior uncharged assault on JB. The evidence was prof erred under Mil. R.Evid. 404(b) to show Ryder’s intent and the absence of self-defense. The military…