United States v. Key

PUBLISHED OPINION OF THE COURT1

REISMEIER, Chief Judge:2

A general court-martial composed of a military judge convicted the appellant, contrary to his pleas, of violating a lawful general order, aggravated sexual assault, indecent conduct, adultery, and obstruction of justice, in violation of Articles 92, 120, and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 892, 920, and 934. The appellant was sentenced to seven years confinement, reduction to paygrade E-l, and a dishonorable discharge. The convening authority (CA) approved the sentence as adjudged.

The appellant asserts five assignments…