Meester court-martial set for June 7

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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFPN) --  The judge in the motions hearing for Cadet 3rd Class Douglas Meester denied the motion to dismiss the case May 7, and the case now goes to court-martial June 7.

Col. Barbara Brand, judge in the hearing, denied the defense’s motion that there was undue command influence in Cadet Meester being considered for court-martial. Charges were preferred against Cadet Meester on May 13, 2003, for rape, forcible sodomy, providing alcohol to minors and indecent assault. An Article 32 hearing for Cadet Meester was conducted May 14, 2003.

If convicted on all charges, Cadet Meester faces a maximum punishment of confinement for life, dismissal from the Air Force and forfeiture of all pay and allowances.