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United States v. Varraso

United States Court of Military Appeals

Decided December 23, 1985No. 46,216; CM 441203PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court

EVERETT, Chief Judge:

A general court-martial with officer members tried appellant on the charge that, “with premeditation,” she had “murder[ed] Private First Class Tammy MezaLuna ... by tying her hands behind her back with a belt, placing a rope around her neck and hanging her,” in violation of Article 118, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 918. Varraso pleaded not guilty; but, except for the words “with premeditation,” she was found guilty as charged. Her sentence was a dishonorable discharge, confinement at hard labor for 8 years, total forfeitures, and…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. United States v. MogliaUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1977
  2. Forden v. Joseph G.California Supreme Court · 1983
  3. United States v. KastnerUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1983
  4. United States v. HoughtonUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1962
  5. State v. WillisSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1961

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3Cited by15 opinions

  1. United States v. GirouardCourt of Appeals for the Armed Forces · 2011
  2. United States v. VidalUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1987
  3. United States v. IrvinUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1986
  4. United States v. HendersonUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1986
  5. United States v. JeffersonUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1986

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