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But they are the ones who will face courts-martial and federal indictments if they cross the line.

From Slate • Dec. 3, 2025

On Wednesday, Del Toro told the Washington Post the decision came after a Navy investigation found legal errors made in the 1944 courts-martial.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024

Krass' new guidance says that the 2016 law makes access to courts-martial records "distinct from the right" to federal records granted under FOIA.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2023

The White officers of the 25th Infantry received courts-martial, including their commander, Maj.

From Washington Post • Jan. 31, 2022

The Commission of Pardons awaited, chassepot in hand, the prey given up to them by the courts-martial.

From History of the Commune of 1871 by Lissagary, P.