United States v. Hughes

OPINION OF THE COURT

GAMBOA, Judge:

The appellant was convicted by a general court-martial consisting of members, contrary to his pleas, of committing indecent acts on two females under the age of 16 by *707fondling them and placing his hands on their private parts with intent to gratify his sexual desires. Article 134, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. § 934 (1994). The appellant was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, confinement for 8 years, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to the grade of E-l. He asserts 11 assignments of error which raise 17 issues.

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