USFK has posted the blotter report for the month of May.  It was a busy month for the USFK legal system.  You can read the whole report below the fold:

Court-Martial Results for May 2007

At a general court-martial on 1 May 2007, Private First Class David M. Simmons, F Co, 302d BSB, 1st HBCT, 2ID, was convicted of two specifications of absence without leave, disobeying an order from a commissioned officer, and drunk and disorderly conduct. His adjudged sentence was reduction to E-1, confinement for four months, and a bad conduct discharge.

At a general court-martial on 1 May 2007, Sergeant Daniel B. Neikirk, C Btry, 1/38^{th FA, 210th Fires Bde, 2ID, was convicted of absence without leave. His adjudged sentence was reduction to E-1, confinement for ten months, and a bad conduct discharge.}

At a general court-martial on 2 May 2007, Specialist James A. Smith, A Co, 1st BSTB, 1st HBCT, 2ID, was convicted of receiving child pornography and possessing child pornography. His adjudged sentence was reduction to E-1, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, confinement for seven months, and a bad conduct discharge.

At a general court-martial on 8 May 2007, Captain David M. Morey, 51st Operations Grp, Osan AB, was found not guilty of rape. The alleged victim was an Air Force officer.

At a general court-martial on 8 May 2007, Staff Sergeant Tyrone B. Edelen, HHC, Eighth US Army, was convicted of violating a general regulation by having an improper relationship with a lower enlisted Soldier, disobeying an order from a commissioned officer, and dereliction of duty. His adjudged sentence was reduction to E-5, forfeiture of $1,000 pay per month for two months, and hard labor without confinement for thirty days.

At a general court-martial on 9 May 2007, Private First Class Kevin D. Sowers, B Btry, 1/15th FA, 210th Fires Bde, 2ID, was convicted of five specifications of disobeying an order from a commissioned officer, twenty specifications of larceny, and six specifications of making and uttering worthless checks by dishonorably failing to maintain sufficient funds. His adjudged sentence was reduction to E-1, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, confinement for eighteen months, and a bad conduct discharge.

At a general court-martial on 9 May 2007, Private First Class Richard Butler, B Co, 302d BSB, 1st HBCT, 2ID, was convicted of violating a general order by violating the hours of curfew, using provoking speech, four specifications of assault, drunk and disorderly conduct, and disorderly conduct. His adjudged sentence was reduction to E-1, forfeiture of $500 pay per month for four months, and a bad conduct discharge.

At a general court-martial on 11 May 2007, Sergeant First Class Carlos L. Reynolds, HHC, 302d BSB, 1st HBCT, 2ID, was convicted of false official statement, two specifications of indecent assault involving two lower enlisted Soldiers, and obstruction of justice. His adjudged sentence was confinement for thirty months and a bad conduct discharge.

At a general court-martial on 15 May 2007, Private First Class William D. Gutierrez, HHC, 501^{st Sust Bde, 19ESC, was convicted of assault with intent to produce death or grievous bodily harm and assault consummated by battery. His adjudged sentence was reduction to E-1, forfeiture of $650 pay per month for twelve months, confinement for twelve months, and hard labor without confinement for three months.}

At a general court-martial on 16 May 2007, Specialist Wesley S. Edmond, HHC, 2/9th IN, 1st HBCT, 2ID, was convicted of possessing child pornography and communicating indecent language to a person under the age of sixteen. His adjudged sentence was reduction to E-1, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, confinement for three years, and a bad conduct discharge.

At a general court-martial on 18 May 2007, Private First Class Jose A. Claudio, 4th Chem Co, 1st BSTB, 1st HBCT, 2ID, was convicted of two specifications of rape involving two Soldiers and forcible sodomy. His adjudged sentence was reduction to E-1, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, confinement for eleven years, and a dishonorable discharge.

At a general court-martial on 21 May 2007, Corporal Carl J. McCourt, 19th AG Co (Postal), US Army Troop Command – Korea, was convicted of two specifications of false official statement, stealing mail, and obstruction of justice. His adjudged sentence was reduction to E-1, forfeiture of $800 pay per month for seven months, and confinement for seven months.

Results of ROK Criminal Prosecutions for May 2007

In Seoul Central District Court on 3 May 2007, Sergeant Daniel B. Neikirk, 1/38th FA, was convicted of fraud. His adjudged sentence was a 2 million Won fine.

In Seoul Central District Court on 4 May 2007, Private Justin R. Brown, 595th Maintenance Company, was convicted of aggravated assault. His adjudged sentence was confinement for 8 months, suspended for 2 years.

In Seoul Central District Court on 4 May 2007, Private Anthony W. Faulkner, 595th Maintenance Company, was convicted of aggravated assault. His adjudged sentence was a 2 million Won fine.

In Seoul Central District Court on 7 May 2007, Sergeant First Class Walter H. Flinn, HHC, 8th US Army, was convicted of DUI. His adjudged sentence was a 2 million Won fine.