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Kirsten Gillibrand: “Do you think it's appropriate for a commander to ignore the advice of counsel or an Article 32 investigating officer…”

On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
Do you think it's appropriate for a commander to ignore the advice of counsel or an Article 32 investigating officer when they recommend proceeding to prosecution?
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Gillibrand raises concerns about commanders disregarding legal advice in serious crime cases.

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