TMLC: Daily Dispatch of LtCol Chessani - Decision 10 July 2007

From the Thomas More Law Center:

The Thomas More Law Center has received an official correspondence from the Investigating Officer, Colonel Christopher Conlin, in regards to the recent Article 32 Hearing for LtCol Chessani. Colonel Conlin has asked for an extension of time for his official report to LtGen Mattis to be due.

The Staff Judge Advocate for LtGen Mattis has agreed to this extension request. The recommendation from Colonel Conlin is now due at or before July 10, 2007. The Law Center understands that the official report cannot be completed until the transcripts of the Article 32 Hearing have been completed. The Law Center has received confirmation that the transcripts have been recently completed. The 4th of July holiday may also play a small part in the delay as well.

Brian Rooney, and attorney for the Law Center commented, "I read nothing into this extension request other than the fact that we have to wait a little while longer for the report."

Col Conlin's report could recommend the charges be sent to a general courts-martial, dismiss the charges altogether, or take care of the charges administratively.

The Thomas More Law Center would like to continue to thank everyone for their prayers and support in regard to LtCol Chessani, his family, and our country.