United States v. Black

The appellant was tried by general court-martial before military judge alone. Contrary to his pleas, he was convicted of conspiracy to obstruct justice, wrongfully endeavoring to unlawfully influence the testimony of two Marine Corps recruits, both of whom were witnesses in an anticipated investigation, and wrongfully endeavoring to impede an investigation, in violation of Articles 81 and 134, respectively, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), 10 U.S.C. §§ 881, 934. The appellant was sentenced to a dismissal from the service. The convening authority approved the sentence as adjudged.

The…