The following reports the results of Special and General Courts-Martial tried within the United States Navy in December 2013. The cases are listed by the Navy Region in which they were tried. Naval District Washington No General or Special Courts-Martial Navy Region Mid-Atlantic At a in Norfolk, Virginia, EM2 Dwayne S. Drayton, USN pleaded guilty to abusive sexual contact. On 5 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge and confinement for 24 months. At a in Norfolk, Virginia, an E-4 was tried for rape, sexual assault and unlawful entry. On 12 December 2013, the panel of members returned a verdict of not guilty. At a in Norfolk, Virginia, AT1 Richard Lesley, USN was tried for possession of child pornography. On 19 December 2013, the panel of members returned a verdict of guilty and sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge and confinement for 18 months. At a in Norfolk, Virginia, FC2 Joshua Gibson, USN pleaded guilty to sexual harassment and assault consummated by a battery. On 3 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge and confinement for 75 days. At a in Norfolk, Virginia, HM3 Christopher Barnes, USN pleaded guilty to assault consummated by a battery. On 19 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-1 and confinement for 60 days. Navy Region Southeast 1
At a in Mayport, Florida, an E-4 was tried for aggravated sexual assault. On 11 December 2013, the military judge returned a verdict of not guilty At a in Jacksonville, Florida, QM3 Jason J. Carchio, USN pleaded guilty to misuse of a government computer, indecent communications to a minor, and solicitation, distribution and possession of child pornography. On 12 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Dishonorable Discharge, forfeit all pay and allowances, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, a fine of $5,000, and confinement for 30 months. At a in Mayport, Florida, CS3 Michael A. Rivas, USN pleaded guilty to rape. On 19 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Dishonorable Discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, and confinement for 4 years. At a in Pensacola, Florida, BM1 Billy L. Slankard III, USN pleaded guilty to assault. On 17 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to a reprimand, forfeit $500.00 per month for 3 months, and restriction for 60 days. At a in Pensacola, Florida, MMC Joshua A. Marquez, USN pleaded guilty to assault consummated by a battery and fraternization. On 18 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to a reprimand, reduction in rank to paygrade E-6, and confinement for 75 days. At a in Jacksonville, Florida, MT3 Nathaniel A. Camacho, USN pleaded guilty to attempting to contribute to the delinquency of a minor. On 30 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to forfeit $500 per month for 3 months, reduction in rank to paygrade E-2, a fine of $1,500, confinement for 30 days, and confinement for an additional 30 days in the event of non-payment of the fine. Navy Region Midwest At a in Great Lakes, Illinois, PR1 John E. Beach, USN pleaded guilty to assault consummated by a battery. On 13 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-5, and confinement for 270 days. 2
Navy Region Northwest At a in Bremerton, Washington, ET2 Christopher J. Schaleger, USN pleaded guilty to sexual assault. On 16 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, and confinement for 3 years. At a in Bremerton, Washington, YN3 Jose R. Mismith, USN pleaded guilty to assaults consummated by battery. On 13 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-2 and confinement for 85 days. At a in Bremerton, Washington, CS3 Wyman A. Henry, USN pleaded guilty to sexual assault. On 18 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-2 and confinement for 60 days. Navy Region Southwest At a in San Diego, California, ABF2 Jabian D. Viltz, USN pleaded guilty to violation of a lawful general regulation and abusive sexual contact. On 9 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge and confinement for 22 months. At a in Lemoore, California, an E-6 was tried for violation of a lawful general regulation, maltreatment, assault, and obstruction. On 5 December 2013, a panel of members returned a verdict of not guilty to all charges and specifications. At a in San Diego, California, HM1 Thomas M. Turman, USN pleaded guilty to violation of a lawful general regulation, false official statement, and wrongful appropriation. On 12 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, and confinement for 6 months. 3
At a in San Diego, California, ABH1 Erwin G. Martin, USN pleaded guilty to false official statement. On 18 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to a reprimand, reduction in rank to paygrade E-5, restriction for 30 days, and 30 days hard labor without confinement. At a in San Diego, California, GSMFR Brandon M. McClain, USN pleaded guilty to wrongful use of a controlled substance and breaking restriction. On 19 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge and confinement for 90 days. Navy Region Hawaii At a in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, MR3 Christopher Shafer, USN pleaded guilty to receipt and possession of child pornography. On 21 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge, forfeit all pay and allowances, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, and confinement for 300 days. At a in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, GM3 Rudy Orozco, USN pleaded guilty to abusive sexual contact. On 18 December 2013, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, and confinement for 90 days. Navy Region Japan No General or Special Courts-Martial Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia At a in Bahrain, QM3 Marshe McNeal, USN pleaded guilty to wrongful appropriation, reckless operation of a vehicle, and drunk and disorderly conduct. On 3 December 2013, the military judge sentenced her to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, and confinement for 14 months. 4
At a in Naples, Italy, IT2 Jacob Pease, USN was tried for sexual assault and violation of a lawful general order. On 13 December 2013, the panel of members returned a verdict of guilty to all charges and sentenced him to be discharged with a Dishonorable Discharge and confinement for 6 years. *** The November 2013 Courts-Martial Results report has been updated to include the following, which was tried in November 2013, but inadvertently omitted from that month s results: At a in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, an E-4 was tried for attempted rape, attempted abusive sexual contact, aggravated sexual contact, and abusive sexual contact. On 21 November 2013, the panel of members returned a verdict of not guilty. 5