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Supreme Court Ends Military Courts Right to Civil Trial
The Supreme Court ruled 5-3 that soldiers charged with off duty crimes have civil trial rights. Justice Douglas led the majority noting civilian indictments and juries protect individual rights better than military trials. The decision centers on former Sgt James F. O Callahan’s Waikiki case of attempted rape.
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Peach
William O. Douglas
Air Force
Dale E. Noyd
Court of Military Appeals
Nam
Supreme Court
Noyds
Earl Warren
Douglas
Hugo L. Black
William J. Brennan Jr
Thurgood Marshall
Army
James F. O’callahan