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Nineteen Acts of Injustice By The Washington National Guard: The Corrupt Bench, Military Judge LTC Dwight William Act 7
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"Military Illumination" – Act 7: The Corrupt Bench of LTC Dwight Williams
In this episode, host Gary continues his chronical of the 1998 Washington National Guard's prosecution of an innocent soldier, focusing on the role of military judge Lieutenant Colonel Dwight Williams. After the soldier's defense attorney, Captain Gregory Goodale, was fired for failing to represent their interests, the soldier was left without legal counsel heading into a court-martial. Despite being notified, the military judge, JAG, the convening authority, and even the Governor's office all failed to act—leaving the soldier unrepresented.
Gary argues that Williams' inaction was pivotal in enabling the prosecution to proceed, painting a picture of systemic corruption shielded by the Feres doctrine, military autonomy, and the guise of institutional integrity. He warns that this is not an isolated incident but a pattern throughout the military justice system, and urges anyone considering military service to be aware of these realities. The next episode will cover corruption within the jury panel