Could Lynndie England be executed if found guilty? [View All]

[stevedeshazer]

Since it seems clear that Pfc. England will face a court-martial, and we don't know what the charges will be, is this a possibility? She's pregnant to boot, which makes for an interesting dilemma.

I don't know much about the Uniform Code of Military Justice, but it seems to indicate that the punishment for crimes are to be determined by the court-martial itself and is open ended:

"893. ART. 93. CRUELTY AND MALTREATMENT

Any person subject to this chapter who is guilty of cruelty toward, or oppression or maltreatment of, any person subject to his orders shall be punished as a court-martial may direct."

source: http://www.military-network.com/main_ucmj/main_ucmj.htm

Also, the Commander-in-Chief can overrule any decision. Might he pardon her? What would Karla Faye Tucker think? Oh, that's right. She's dead.

disclaimer: Pfc. England has not been found guilty of anything, but there is some very damning evidence out there and a whole lot of pissed-off politicians and Pentagoners to toss into the mix.

Does anyone know more about how this might work?