Quote Originally Posted by Davis Knowlton View Post
Things should quietly fade away for a bit. Funeral is 24. Kraut leaves 26. Next preliminary hearing is 27 and the prosecutor has demanded Pemberton attend.
Defense lawyer said "I'll let ya know".
Although I could be wrong (I usually am), I doubt Pemberton will ever be in the custody of the Philippines, or even see the inside of a Philippines courtroom.

Pemberton's trial will be by Courts Martial - multiple charges - with a conviction on Article 119 Manslaughter - voluntary manslaughter; Maximum punishment Dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 15 years. Also I expect he will be convicted of several lesser charges with the sentences to run concurrently. The sentence to be completed in a federal penitentiary. I expect the sentence will satisfy the Philippino prosecutor and courts.

It is in the best interest of both countries that this issue fade away. At some point in time in the near future the USS Peleliu will quietly slip away, in the middle of the night with Pemberton locked up in the brig.

The US/Philippine diplomats have already worked out the details and shook hands on how to handle this.

There is no benefit seen in this incident/murder/case whatsoever. It will go down as a "crime-of-passion". Just the latest in a long line of altercations between the US Military and the Philippines nationals.

As there is no benefit - this will fade away, or more than likely be quashed. Undetailed payoffs to all the "wronged" people will occur behind closed doors. "Jennifer's" family and the oh so heartbroken German fiancé will get a most reasonable payday for their "silence".

But again, I'm usually wrong.