United States v. Riggins

Opinion of the Court

GeoRGe W. Latimer, Judge:

Upon joint trial by general court-martial, the accused were found guilty of premeditated murder in violation of Article 118, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 50 USC § 712, and two robberies in violation of Article 122 of the Code, 50 USC § 716. The death sentence was imposed upon all three accused. Army reviewing authorities have upheld the findings and the sentences. The case is before this Court pursuant to Article 67(b)(1), Uniform Code of Military Justice (mandatory appeal), 50 USC § 654. This Article requires that we review all cases in which…