Friday, November 11, 2022

The San Diego Zoo caper

Marines charged in state court for alleged vandalism at the San Diego Zoo have reached an agreement with prosecutors that includes restitution and dismissal of the charges, according to this report. The Marine Corps is now deciding whether to take action. Should it, given the seeming lack of service connection to these off-base offenses? Is the purpose of the UCMJ to give a second bite at the punishment apple?

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