United States v. Thornton

Opinion of the Court

ROBERT E. Quinn, Chief Judge:

The accused was convicted of larceny and five specifications alleging the making of separate false official statements. The findings of guilty were affirmed by a board of review, but a rehearing was ordered on the sentence on the ground that the accused was prejudiced by the admission of certain evidence. The Judge Advocate General of the Army has asked us to review the correctness of the board of review’s action.

In the Fall of 1955, the accused was assigned as officer-in-charge of the post .craft shop, Fort Rucker, Alabama. His duties included…