United States v. Parker

GREGORY, Senior Judge:

Appellant was tried by a general court-martial constituted with officer members. Contrary to his pleas of not guilty, he was convicted of premeditated murder of his barracks roommate and assault on another Marine by pointing a .45 caliber pistol at him, in violation of Articles 118 and 128, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. §§ 918 and 928. He was sentenced to life imprisonment, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and a dishonorable discharge. The findings and sentence were approved by the convening authority, Commandant Fifth Naval District.

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