This move by the US also frees up the Peleliu to leave, and get back to its normal duties.
I just couldn't see that vessel sitting off the coast for months while this trial dragged on. A good move all around.
Pemberton will be quite safe in Filipino military custody. The Filipinos would suffer a huge loss of face should anything happen to him while in their custody.
Accommodations will have been checked out by the US Embassy, from whom he will receive regular visits.
Sorry 'bout the chow.