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Fort Lee, Virginia: Representative Case Results
Outcomes at or Involving Fort Lee, Virginia
U.S. v. E-6 United States Army
Army Staff Sergeant is accused of molesting a ten-year old girl. Knowing that sexual assault of a child cases are the hardest to defend because in practical terms there is no presumption of innocence, Mr. Nathan Freeburg conducts an in-depth investigation into the allegation. Meanwhile, the prosecution does everything possible to oppose the trial being delayed so that Mr. Freeburg can be on the case, and the Army brings in an expert field-grade prosecutor from the Trial Counsel Assistance Program (TCAP) to oppose him. After investigating the case and consulting with medical experts, Mr. Freeburg realizes that the allegation likely was the result of a dream based upon a movie the child had watched. After preparing for every eventuality, Mr. Freeburg uses cross-examination and expert witnesses to establish reasonable doubt in front of a military panel.
Result: Full Acquittal on All Charges, No Federal Conviction, No Sex Offender Registration, No Dishonorable Discharge.
U.S. v. E-6 United States Army
Staff Sergeant is accused of attempted sexual assault, indecent exposure and soliciting the unauthorized access of a government computer system. Charges are referred to a Special Court-Martial even though the allegations were absurd. The government pushed the Soldier to submit a Chapter 10 (Other Than Honorable Discharge) in lieu of trial, threatening to make him a registered sex offender if he went to trial. Mr. Freeburg is retained and prepares a game plan for an acquittal, attacking every part of the government’s case. Five days before trial, the government withdraws and dismisses the charges.
Result: Case Dismissed. No Federal Conviction, No Sex Offender Registration, No Dishonorable Discharge.
Full Acquittal on All Charges, No Federal Conviction, No Sex Offender Registration, No Dishonorable Discharge
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