United States v. Cooper

Opinion of the Court

COX, Judge:

Appellant was tried by a general court-martial comprised of officer and enlisted members at the Lucius D. Clay Kaserne, Garlstedt, Federal Republic of Germany. Contrary to his pleas, he was convicted of premeditated murder, larceny, and committing indecent acts, in violation of Articles 118(1), 121, and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 918(1), 921, and 934, respectively. The charges were referred for trial as a noncapital case. Appellant was sentenced to dishonorable discharge, confinement for life, forfeiture of $500 pay per month for 600…