Watson's Article 32 hearing is Sept 18. Even if he “wins,” the government can ignore it.

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Watson's Article 32 hearing is Sept 18. Even if he “wins,” the government can ignore it. Under Article 32, UCMJ, and R.C.M. 405, the hearing officer's findings are a recommendation, non-binding. For Civilian’s, a grand jury's no ends a case. For military, a hearing officer's no…