United States v. Lowery

DECISION

HODGSON, Chief Judge:

In United States v. Charles, 15 M.J. 509 (A.F.C.M.R.1982), we held that a commander may not attempt to improperly influence a prospective defense witness, and to do so is wrong and indefensible. In the case, sub judice, appellate counsel argue that it is equally improper for those in the accused’s chain of command to question a defense witness after he has testified in an attempt to dissuade him from testifying in like cases in the future. They consider this to be an insidious practice that undermines the integrity of the military justice system. They suggest that…