Hmmm, presumed innocent until accused, then guilty forever even if found
not-guilty of any wrong-doing / negligence / deriliction of duty?

"Johnson, Tracy" wrote:
>
> Wrong, even if found innocent, a court-martial
> follows your career forever.  The results of
> which usually result in whispered conversations
> behind the back of the person or behind
> closed doors.
>
> These tendencies on the part of superiors
> may also manifest itself upon the person
> when his name comes before
> a promotion board.
>
> Tracy Johnson
> MSI Schaevitz Sensors
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Erik Vistica [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2000 7:32 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Chuck's Untitled Message
>
> Correct me if I am wrong but I thought that the term 'Court Martial'
> simply refered to a military trial. Not that the defendant had been
> found guilty. That is, it is possible to be cleared of all charges with
> no adverse effect on one's career after having been Court Martialed.