That's the biggest WTF right there. I just - wow. There's not even words to describe the reaction to this.
I know his lawyer at the time.
He had been told to chill, his money was coming.
He was free awaiting his administrative release, and just went nuts that day.
He should have been told his money would be ready the next day.
The Major he spoke with is said to a bit of rank thrower, and felt disrespected by the guy's call.
Life is full of those "what should I do moments", but most people tend to make the poor choice.
I could regale you with stories far more tragic, for instance, Major Nidal; the CONVICTED original Fort Hood shooter.
His original civilian lawyer was also a retired JAG.
He attends out little coffee fests occasionally.
He and I are friends because of our JAG backgrounds and his contact with me at a courthouse where I fulfill my duties (now and then) as a retired Texas District Court Judge.
If I ever needed a criminal defense lawyer, he'd be one of three I'd contact.
You may remember him advocating for Nidal shortly after the shootings occurred on the various cable news outlets.
One of Nidal's brother is a lawyer, and retained my friend as Nidal's first lawyer.
Why?
I can't comment further, as I was brought in to consult because I prosecuted, defended, and tried several capital murder crimes under the UCMJ.
Frankly, for a post of its size, Fort Hood has fewer crimes than the others in the five largest army posts.
Back on point, I could relate a new WTF UCMJ incident everyday and not run out of them.
