United States v. Bartholomew

*309Opinion of the Court

Paul W. Brosman, Judge:

Petitioner was charged with premeditated murder and assault with intent to commit rape, violations 'Of Articles of War 92 and 93, respectively, 10 U.S.C. §§ 1564, 1565. Both offenses were alleged to have occurred in Korea on March 27, 1951. The accused was tried by general court-martial held on May 15, 16, and 17, 1951, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and assault with intent to commit rape, and was sentenced to dishonorable discharge, total forfeitures, and confinement at hard labor for 25 years. The convening authority approved and a board…