United States v. Triplett

OPINION OF THE COURT

BROWN, Judge:

At a fully contested trial, a general court-martial composed of officer and enlisted members convicted the appellant of conspiracy to commit rape, false official statement,1 rape, larceny, and forcible sodomy, in violation of Articles 81, 107, 120, 121, and 125, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 881, 907, 920, 921, and 925 [hereinafter UCMJ].2 The convening authority approved the adjudged sentence to a dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, reduction to Private El, and confinement for fifteen years.

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