Fort McNair / Military District of Washington, DC: Representative Case Results

Outcomes at or Involving Fort McNair / Military District of Washington, DC

U.S. v. O-5 United States Army

An Army Lieutenant Colonel is accused by his Lieutenant Colonel ex-wife of domestic violence in the midst of a custody dispute.  Cave & Freeburg, LLP, is retained and Mr. Nathan Freeburg undertakes an extensive investigation and pretrial litigation practice to shape the trial.  Finally, at a General Court-Martial, Mr. Freeburg uses thorough cross-examinations of the alleged victim and the responding paramedics and law enforcement in front of a very senior Army officer panel and finally the client is acquitted!

Result: Full Acquittal on All Charges. No Federal Conviction, No Dismissal, Retirement Preserved.

U.S. v. O-4

An Army Major with a very high visibility position is accused of sexual assault by a woman he assisted at a troubled point in her life.  While the case is under investigation, Cave & Freeburg, LLP, is retained and Mr. Freeburg and Mr. Cave work to prepare a defense should the case be brought to trial while communicating with Army CID and the Office of Special Trial Counsel to explain the weaknesses with the case and provide exculpatory evidence.  Ultimately, the Army agrees that there is not even probable cause!  Consequently, the case is dropped and no charges are brought against the Major.

Result: Charges Dismissed. No Federal Conviction, No Sex Offender Registration, No Dishonorable Discharge.

U.S. v. CW4

An Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 is accused of sexual assault years in the past.  While the case is under investigation, Cave & Freeburg, LLP, is retained and Mr. Freeburg and Mr. Cave work to prepare a defense should the case be brought to trial while communicating with Army CID and the Office of Special Trial Counsel to explain the weaknesses with the case.  Ultimately, the Army agrees that there is not even probable cause!  Consequently, the case is dropped and no charges are brought against the Chief Warrant Officer.

Result: Charges Dismissed. No Federal Conviction, No Sex Offender Registration, No Dishonorable Discharge.

U.S. v. CW-2 United States Army

An Army Chief Warrant Officer is accused of sexually molesting his sons while undergoing a custody dispute with his ex-wife.  The warrant officer’s career is put on hold while undergoing a lengthy Army CID investigation.  Cave & Freeburg, LLP is retained and Mr. Cave and Mr. Freeburg investigate the case along with a military defense counsel and demonstrate the motives for the false allegation to CID.  Eventually, as a result of evidence provided by the defense, CID finds no probable cause and the Army dismisses the case!

Result: No Federal Conviction, No Dishonorable Discharge, No Sex Offender Registration, Career Preserved.

U.S. v. E-6

Staff Sergeant is accused of the possession of child pornography by his estranged ex-girlfriend.  His computers and phones are seized by the government and general court-martial charges are preferred.  After the Soldier retains Cave & Freeburg, LLP,  Mr. Freeburg investigates and litigates the case.  As Mr. Freeburg continues to shape the case with witnesses and motions, the Army agrees to a separation instead of a court-martial!

Result: No Federal Conviction, No Confinement, No Dishonorable Discharge.

U.S. v. O-5

An Army Lieutenant Colonel is accused by an Army Major of sexually assaulting her at his home while they were on a date.  After a long investigation, the client’s retirement is put on hold and court-martial charges are preferred against him.  At the Article 32 preliminary hearing, Mr. Freeburg strongly argues that the case should not be prosecuted and that there is no probable cause because the sexual intercourse was clearly consensual and the Major had a strong motive to fabricate her allegations.  The hearing officer agrees and recommends dismissing the case.  Finally, the Army dismisses the court-martial charges!.

Result: Charges Dismissed. No Federal Conviction, No Sex Offender Registration, No Dishonorable Discharge, Retirement Preserved.

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