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Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller, who gained notoriety for criticizing the Afghanistan withdrawal, has been sentenced to a letter of reprimand and a $5,000 fine. Despite initial fears of a heavy prison sentence or loss of pension, the outcome was relatively mild, leading to a lack of follow-up coverage from mainstream media outlets.
Article 88 UCMJ, Contemptuous Words Against the President
Retired generals including James Mattis, Colin Powell, and John Kelly are accused of violating Article 88 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). This article prohibits retired officers from using "contemptuous words" against the President of the United States. Colonel Black suggests that the Secretary of Defense should issue letters of reprimand to these officers for undermining the Commander-in-Chief's authority.
