United States v. Abilar

DECISION

HODGSON, Chief Judge:

In an attempt to combat the loss of government property at Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines, the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) began an undercover operation to stop the thefts and to identify the thieves. This investigation resulted in the accused being interviewed by OSI agents on 31 August 1981. After proper advisement of rights, the accused executed a written statement outlining his participation in the theft of military supplies.

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To resolve the accused’s claim that he was improperly tried in absentia, a .recitation of the events leading to…