37: Episode 037: Air Force JAG Corps Violated The Law In A Sexual Assault Conviction

Weirick is joined by criminal-defense lawyer Brian Bouffard to discuss a recent Air Force case, where it was found that the Air Force JAG Corps conspired to fire a military judge.

Guest: Brian Bouffard, Esq.

Twitter: ‪‪@jagdefender ‬

Website: http://www.jagdefender.com

The story by‪ @RoScarborough ‬

Military pressure to punish sex crimes pushes airman’s conviction over the brink

https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/20/frank-vargas-military-court-martial-tainted-conspi/

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Host: James W. Weirick 

Website: www.militaryjusticepodcast.com

Twitter: @PodcastMJ

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FaceBook: @MilitaryJusticePodcast 

Email: weirick@weirick.com

Editing and Mixing:

Hannah McCarthy: @hmccarthyNHPR

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Om Podcasten

Brought to you by the creators of Undisclosed, Military Justice explores the system of rules and regulations that govern those who serve in uniform. Hosted by James W. Weirick--a retired Marine lieutenant colonel and Judge Advocate--the podcast delves into the flaws inherent to the military justice system and makes the case for substantial reform to ensure the brave men and women who serve our nation are protected from arbitrary retaliation. Topics include emerging issues in sexual assault, updates to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, whistleblower protection, the evolution of the law of the battlefield, and more. Host: James WeirickExecutive Producer: Dennis RobinsonPodcast Premier: September 20, 2016