USFK Court Martial Results for October 2014

Here are the court martial results for October 2014 that were posted on the USFK website.

Results of Army Courts-Martial in Eighth US Army for October 2014

On 24 September 2014, at a Summary Court-Martial, MSG Phillip T. Whatley, 501^st Military Intelligence Brigade, was convicted of two specifications of violating a lawful general regulation/order (UCMJ Article 92), and one specification of engaging in drunk and disorderly conduct (Article 134).  He was sentenced to sixteen days of restriction and forfeiture of $3,178.47 in pay.

On 1 October 2014, at a Summary Court-Martial, Private (E-1) Jaleel Mcleod, 498th Combat Sustainment Battalion, 501st Sustainment Brigade, was convicted of one specification of Insubordinate Conduct toward an NCO (UCMJ Article 91), and one specification of Willful Damage of Military Property (Article 108).  He was sentenced to forfeiture of $500.00 pay for one month and to be confined for thirty days.

On 1 October 2014, at a Summary Court-Martial, Private First Class Kenneth S. Smith, 498th Combat Sustainment Battalion, 501st Sustainment Brigade, was convicted of one specification of Failure to go to Appointed Place of Duty, (UCMJ Article 86); one specification of Disrespect towards a Superior Commissioned Officer, (Article 89); two specifications of Insubordinate Conduct toward an NCO; and one specification of Failure to Obey a Lawful Order (Article 92).  He was sentenced to reduction to Private (E-1); Forfeiture of $1,021.00 for one month; and to be confined for thirty days.

On 6 October2014, at a General Courts-Martial, PV2 Luis A. Ruizperez, HSC, HHB, Eighth Army, was found guilty on one specification of Sexual Assault (UCMJ Article 120) and one specification of Adultery (Article 134).  He was sentenced to be reduced to E-1, to be confined for 3 years, and to receive a Bad Conduct Discharge.

On 6 October 2014, at a Summary Court-Martial, Sergeant (E-5) Olarewaju O. Taiwo, 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 501st Sustainment Brigade, was convicted of two specifications of Failure to Obey a Lawful Order, (UCMJ Article 92); two specifications of False Official Statement (Article 107); four specifications of Abusive Sexual Contact (Article 120); and one specification of Adultery (Article 134).  He was sentenced to reduction to Specialist, to forfeiture of $1,923.00 pay for one month; and to restriction to the limits of Camp Stanley for one month.

On 20 October 2014, at a General Court-Martial, PFC David M. Tompkins, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, was found guilty of four specifications of aggravated assault (UCMJ Article 128), four specifications of assault consummated by battery (Article 128), and willfully disobeying a superior commissioned officer (Article 90).  He was sentenced to reduction to E-1, a Bad Conduct Discharge, and to be confined for 22 months.

On 23 October 2014, at a General Court-Martial, SGT Alan A. Galeana, 121 Combat Support Hospital, 65^th Medical Brigade, was found guilty on one specification of Violation of a Lawful Order (Fraternization, UCMJ Article 92) and two specifications of Assault Consummated by a Battery (Article 128).  He was sentenced to reduction to E-1, to be confined for 3 months, and to receive a Bad Conduct Discharge.

On 29 October, at a General Court-Martial, SPC Travis W. Cloke, 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion, 2d Combat Aviation Brigade, 2d Infantry Division was found guilty of two specifications of Attempted Sexual Abuse of a Child, (UCMJ Article 80) Distributing Child Pornography (Article 134), and Possessing Child Pornography (Article 134).  He was sentenced to reduction to E-1, a Dishonorable Discharge, and to be confined for three years.

Results of ROK Criminal Prosecutions for October 2014

In Seoul Central District Court on 14 October 2014, MSG Mary A. Mitchell, HHC, 501st MI Brigade, USAG Yongsan, was convicted of DUI.  Her adjudged sentence was a 3,000,000 Won fine.

In Seoul Central District Court on 14 October 2014, SPC Anjaya J. Peters, F TAB, 3/33d TAB, 1/38th FA, USAG Casey, was convicted of traffic law violations.  His adjudged sentence was a 2,000,000 Won fine.

In Uijeongbu District Court on 16 October 2014, SSG James W. Wright, Jr., E Btry, 6/52d ADA, USAG Casey, was convicted of Indecent Assault.  His adjudged sentence was a 2,000,000 Won fine.

In Uijeongbu District Court on 16 October 2014, PFC Jesse J. Espinoza, B Btry, 1/15th FA, USAG Casey, was convicted of Assault upon a Driver in Motion.  His adjudged sentence was a 1,500,000 Won fine.

In Uijeongbu District Court on 22 October 2014, SFC Zachary L. Chappell, A Co, HHBN, 2d Infantry Division, was convicted of Infliction of Bodily Injury.  His adjudged sentence was a 3,000,000 Won fine.

In Daegu District Court on 22 October 2014, SSG William C. Bradburry, a member of 19th SFG, Fort Carson (in Korea for UFG), was convicted of Infliction of Bodily Injury.  His adjudged sentence was a 5,000,000 Won fine.

In Seoul Central District Court on 29 October 2014, CW3 Juan B. Sablan, D Co, 2-2 Assault, 2d Infantry Division, was convicted of traffic law violations.  His adjudged sentence was a 200,000 Won fine.

In Uijeongbu District Court on 29 October 2014, MSG Scott R. Fuller, HSC, HHBN, 2d Infantry Division, was convicted of Forgery of Private Document, Uttering the Forged Private Document and Obstruction of Performance of Official Duties by Fraudulent Means.  His adjudged sentence was imprisonment for 8 months, not suspended.

In Uijeongbu District Court on 30 October 2014, PFC Richard R. Davis, HHD, 23d CBRNE Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, was convicted of Assault.  His adjudged sentence was a 1,000,000 Won fine.

In Uijeongbu District Court on 30 October 2014, MAJ John S. Kasper, B Co, HHBN, 2d Infantry Division, was convicted of DUI.  His adjudged sentence was a 1,000,000 Won fine.