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Marine and Special Court-Martial Dispositions: October 2019 Date Unit Description 10/1/2019 MCAGGC, At a General Court-Martial at Marine Corps Training Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Command California, a judge convicted Lance E. F. Corralejoaguirre, consistent with his pleas, of negligent homicide. The military judge sentenced the accused to 27 months confinement, reduction to E-1, total forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and a bad-conduct discharge. Pursuant to a pre- trial agreement, all confinement in excess of 24 months will be suspended. 10/2/2019 2d MARDIV At a General Court-Martial at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, a military judge convicted Corporal C. J. Kelly, consistent with his pleas, of violation of a lawful general order, selling or disposing of military property, wrongful appropriation of military property, and obstructing justice. The military judge sentenced the accused to 8 months confinement, reduction to E-1, and a bad-conduct discharge. Pursuant to a pre- trial agreement, all confinement in excess of 6 months will be suspended. 10/3/2019 1st Bn At a Special Court-Martial at Camp Lejeune, 10 Mar Regt North Carolina, a panel of and 2d MARDIV enlisted members acquitted a Corporal of failure to obey a general order. 10/3/2019 2nd Bn At a Special Court-Martial at Marine Corps 1st Mar Regt Base Camp Pendleton, California, a military 1st MARDIV judge convicted B. P. Dougherty, consistent with his pleas, of violation of a lawful general order, wrongful use and possession of a controlled substance, and drunken or reckless operation of a vehicle. The military judge sentenced the accused to 100 days confinement and reduction to E-1. 10/3/2019 MCCES, At a Special Court-Martial at Marine Corps Twentynine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Palms California, a military judge convicted Sergeant C. D. Weaver of violation of a lawful general order and violation of a lawful general regulation. The military judge sentenced the accused to reduction to E-3, 60 days restriction, and 60 days hard labor. 10/3/2019 3d Bn At a General Court-Martial at Marine Corps 3d Mar Regt Base Hawaii, a military judge convicted 3d MARDIV Lance Corporal R. E. Guzmananaya, consistent with his please, of failure to obey other lawful order, assault consummated by a battery, aggravated assault, false official statement, and use of controlled drugs. Consistent with a plea agreement, the military judge sentenced the accused to a bad-conduct discharge, 10 months confinement (comprised of four 10 month termss and two 6 months terms all running concurrently), forfeiture of $1,120 pay per month for a period of 10 months, and reduction to E-1.

10/3/2019 3d MAW At a General Court-Martial at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, a panel of officer and enlisted members convicted Sergeant T. J. Duran of violation of a lawful general order. The members sentenced the accused to 45 days restriction, 45 days of hard labor without confinement, and reduction to E-4. 10/4/2019 VMMT-204 At a General Court-Martial at Camp Lejeune, MAG-26 North Carolina, a military judge convicted 2d MAW Corporal A. T. Butler, consistent with his pleas, of aggravated assaults. The military judge sentenced the accused to 12 months confinement, reduction to E-1, and a bad- conduct discharge. 10/8/2019 2d LAR At a General Court-Martial at Camp Lejeune, 2d MARDIV North Carolina, a military judge convicted Sergeant J. J. Lessard, consistent with his pleas, of conspiracy and the distribution and use of controlled drugs. The military judge sentenced the accused to 12 months confinement, reduction to E-1, and a bad- conduct discharge. 10/10/2019 2d MLG At a General Court-Martial at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, a military judge convicted M. L. Dukes, pursuant to his pleas, of attempted sexual abuse of a child by indecent communication, attempted sexual abuse of a child, and misbehavior by a sentinel or lookout. The military judge sentenced the accused to 30 months confinement and a bad-conduct discharge. Pursuant to a pre-trial agreement, all confinement in excess of 24 months will be suspended. 10/10/2019 MWSS-171 At a Special Court-Martial at Marine Corps MAG-12 Air Station Iwakuni, a panel of officer and 1ST MAW enlisted members convicted Corporal M. X. Caraballo of wearing unauthorized insignia. The members sentenced the accused to 60 days restriction, 60 days of hard labor without confinement, and forfeiture of $1,702 pay per month for a period of 6 months. 10/11/2019 3d MAW At a General Court-Martial at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, a military judge convicted Corporal D. J. Melgoza Jr., consistent with his pleas, of willfully disobeying a superior commissioned officer. At the same General Court-Martial, a panel of officer and enlisted members convicted Lance Corporal D. J. Melgoza Jr. of aggravated assault. The members sentenced the accused to 60 days restriction, forfeiture of $942 per month for a period of 2 months, and reduction to E-2. 10/16/2019 1st LAR At a Special Court-Martial at Marine Corps 1st MARDIV Base Camp Pendleton, California, a military judge convicted Lance Corporal J. G. Tesch III, consistent with his pleas, of larceny. The military judge sentenced the accused to 9 months confinement and a bad-conduct discharge. Pursuant to a pre-trial agreement, all confinement in excess of 60 days will be suspended. 10/16/2019 HQBN, MCBH, At a Special Court-Martial at Marine Corps Kaneohe Bay Base Hawaii, a military judge convicted Lance Corporal R. L. Hockman, consistent with his pleas, of willful dereliction of duty, false official statement, and drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Consistent with the plea agreement, the military judge sentenced the accused to 45 days restriction and reduction to E-1. 10/17/2019 3d MLG At a General Court-Martial at Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, a military judge convicted Sergeant D. Franco, pursuant to his pleas, of attempted sexual abuse of a child, attempted conspiracy, and bestiality. The military judge sentenced the accused to 50 months confinement, total forfeiture of all pay and allowances, reduction to E-1, and a dishonorable discharge. Pursuant to a pre- trial agreement, all confinement in excess of 30 months will be suspended. 10/17/2019 1st MAW At a General Court-Martial at Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, a military judge convicted K. N. Miller, pursuant to his pleas, of assaults consummated by a battery. The military judge sentenced the accused to 21 months confinement and a dishonorable discharge. Pursuant to a pre-trial agreement, all confinement in excess of 12 months will be suspended. 10/22/2019 1st MLG At a General Court-Martial at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Corporal J. L. Torres was convicted by a military judge, pursuant to his pleas, of aggravated assault, failure to obey other lawful order, and child endangerment. Consistent with a plea agreement, the military judge sentenced the accused to 24 months confinement (consisting of a 24 months terms, a 12 month term, and a 6 month terms running concurrently), total forfeitures of all pay and allowances, reduction to E-1, and a dishonorable discharge. 10/22/2019 3d MARDIV At a General Court-Martial at Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, a military judge acquitted a Corporal of sexual assault by bodily harm. 10/24/2019 II MEF At a General Court-Martial at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, a military judge convicted Master Gunnery Sergeant R. P. Brown, consistent with his pleas, of attempted sexual abuse of a child by indecent communication. The military judge sentenced the accused to 14 months confinement, reduction to E-1, a written reprimand, and a bad-conduct discharge. Pursuant to a pre- trial agreement, all confinement in excess of 2 months will be suspended. 10/24/2019 1st MLG At a General Court-Martial at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, a military judge convicted Lance Corporal B. A. Denham, pursuant to his pleas, of wrongful possession, receiving or viewing of child pornography; and distribution of child pornography. The military judge sentenced the accused to 60 months confinement, reduction to E-1, and a dishonorable discharge. Pursuant to a pre-trial agreement, all confinement in excess of 36 months will be suspended. 10/24/2019 7th Mar Regt At a Special Court-Martial at Marine Corps 1st MARDIV Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, a panel of officer and enlisted members convicted Gunnery Sergeant B. Cassidy of false official statements and negligent dereliction of duty. The members sentenced the accused to reduction to E-5, a reprimand, and 3 months hard labor. 10/25/2019 2d MARDIV At a General Court-Martial at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, panel of officer and enlisted members acquitted a Gunnery Sergeant of abusive sexual contact and violation of a lawful general order-sexual harassment. 10/25/2019 III MEF At a Special Court-Martial at Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, a military judge convicted Corporal T. A. Long, consistent with his pleas, of battery and aggravated assault. Consistent with the plea agreement, the military judge sentenced the accused to 5 months confinement (consisting of a 5 month term and a 3 month term running concurrently), forfeiture of $1,256 per month for 5 months, and reduction to E-2. 10/25/2019 MALS-39 At a Special Court-Martial at Marine Corps MAG-39 Base Camp Pendleton, California, a military 3d MAW judge convicted Corporal C. A. Tavares, pursuant to his pleas, of battery. The military judge sentenced the accused to 5 months confinement, reduction to E-1, and a bad-conduct discharge. 10/25/2019 MCD, Ft Leonard At a Special Court-Martial at Marine Corps Wood, Training Base Quantico, a military judge convicted Command Lance Corporal M. D. Williams, consistent with his pleas, of violation of a lawful general order-sexual harassment and prostitution. The military judge sentenced the accused to 2 months confinement, forfeiture of $500 per month for 5 months, and reduction to E-1. 10/28/2019 H&HS At a Special Court-Martial at Marine Corps MCAS Yuma Air Station Yuma, a military judge convicted Corporal T. M. Kander, consistent with his pleas, of wrongful use of a controlled drug and wrongful distribution of a controlled drug. The military judge sentenced the accused to 178 days confinement and reduction to E-1. 10/28/2019 VMA-214 At a Special Court-Martial at Marine Corps MAG-13 Air Station Yuma, a military judge convicted 3d MAW First Class R. C. Hernandez, pursuant to his pleas, of unauthorized absence (failing to go to place of duty) and disrespect towards a superior non- commissioned or petty officer. Consistent with a plea agreement, the military judge sentenced the accused to 10 days confinement (two 5 day terms running consecutively), 60 days restriction, 60 days of hard labor, forfeiture of $500 per month for 2 months, and reduction to E-1. 10/28/2019 MWSG-27, 2d MAW At a Special Court-Martial at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, a military judge acquitted a Sergeant of use of a controlled substance. 10/29/2019 MARDET, Ft At a General Court-Martial at Marine Corps Leonard Wood, Base Quantico, a military judge convicted Training C. K. Findley Schultz of Command attempted unpremeditated murder and aggravated assault. The military judge sentenced the accused to 4 years confinement (consisting of a 4 year term and a 3 year term running concurrently), total forfeiture of all pay and allowances, reduction to E-1, and a dishonorable discharge. 10/29/2019 3d MLG At a General Court-Martial at Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, a military judge convicted Lance Corporal J. A. Hull, consistent with his pleas, of sexual assault and abusive sexual contact. Consistent with a plea agreement, the military judge sentenced the accused to 28 months confinement, reduction to E-1, and a bad-conduct discharge. 10/30/2019 1st Bn At a Special Court-Martial at Marine Corps 3d Mar Regt Base Hawaii, a military judge convicted 3d MARDIV Lance Corporal G. V. Hoskins, consistent with his pleas, of conspiracy and the distribution, introduction, and use of controlled drugs. Consistent with a plea agreement, the military judge sentenced the accused to a bad-conduct discharge, 11 months confinement, forfeiture of $1,100 pay per month for a period of 11 months, and reduction to E-1. 10/30/2019 1st MLG At a General Court-Martial at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, a military judge convicted Lance Corporal B. W. Flores, consistent with his pleas, of larceny and damage to non-military property. The military judge sentenced the accused to 30 months confinement and a bad-conduct discharge. Pursuant to a pre-trial agreement, all confinement in excess of 18 months will be suspended. 10/30/2019 3d MAW At a General Court-Martial at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, a military judge convicted Lance Corporal I. Vallealcantara Jr., consistent with his pleas, of assault consummated by a battery, disorderly conduct, and assault upon a child under the age of 16. The military judge sentenced the accused to a bad-conduct discharge, reduction to E-1, confinement for 12 months, and total forfeitures of all pay and allowances.