United States v. Freeman

Judge STUCKY

delivered the opinion of the Court.

We granted review to determine whether the military judge committed prejudicial error by failing to suppress Appellant’s confession, by denying the defense request for the appointment of a forensically-qualified expert consultant at government expense, and by admitting evidence of uncharged misconduct and bad character in violation of Military Rule of Evidence (M.R.E.) 404(b). We conclude the military judge did not commit prejudicial error and affirm the decision of the United States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals.

I. Facts

Appellant met KS at…