RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

[Robert Bracknell <rbracknell@acus.org>]

Men:
As it stands, I see we are going to hear from about 3 or 4 witnesses -- Lt Klay, Cpl Quinn, NCIS SA Buckmon, and possibly Captain Klay -- so a decent ballpark estimate on the length of the hearing is probably somewhere in the neighborhood of 3-8 hours.  I need to know whether starting the hearing at 1300 vice a morning start time is going to pose an insurmountable problem for any of you.  I have a family obligation (appointment at my daughter's school) first thing Monday morning.  Starting at 1300 would enable me to keep the appointment, which has been very difficult to schedule with this particular teacher -- so I'm somewhat reluctant to tell her I can't meet Monday morning.  I will if I must, but I'd prefer to work around it.

To be frank, I am more concerned with Mr. Faraj's schedule than the two uniformed attorneys or the witnesses.  Uniformed Marines (and NCIS agents) get paid to be flexible about nonstandard duty hours.  Mr. Faraj, if the hearing lasted from 1300 until 2100, would that adversely affect your calendar for Tuesday 7 June?

s/f,
LtCol Bracknell

Butch Bracknell
Lieutenant Colonel of US Marines
CMC Fellow, The Atlantic Council
o 202-778-4979
c 757-287-4704
________________________________________
From: Robert Bracknell
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 11:18 AM
To: Hoover Capt Christopher M
Cc: haytham@puckettfaraj.com; Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

My email of May 23 asked you where the witnesses are located.  Your reply email of May 24 did not answer this question.  It's difficult for me to make a determination since I don't know for certain where the witnesses are.  I *assume* Quinn is still at MBW, and that the NCIS agent is still local as well.  Where is Captain Klay (spouse) assigned?, and what are his duties?

*IF* Quinn and SA Buckmon are local (within 50 miles of Quantico), please produce them.  I will decide on Captain Klay today when I learn where he is assigned.  If he is no longer local, I may still want to hear from him by phone.

Butch Bracknell
Lieutenant Colonel of US Marines
CMC Fellow, The Atlantic Council
o 202-778-4979
c 757-287-4704
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From: Hoover Capt Christopher M [christopher.hoover@usmc.mil]
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 9:53 AM
To: Robert Bracknell
Cc: haytham@puckettfaraj.com; Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

Sir,
  Has there been a decision regarding witnesses for the Art 32 on 6 Jun?  The government intends to call Lt Klay.  You stated that once you read the investigation that you would make a determination for SA Buckmon, Cpl Quinn, and Capt Klay.
Respectfully,

Captain Christopher M. Hoover, USMC
Military Justice Officer MCB Quantico
Work: (703) 784-0037
Cell: (603) 809-5781


-----Original Message-----
From: Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 18:36
To: rbracknell@acus.org
Cc: Hoover Capt Christopher M; haytham@puckettfaraj.com
Subject: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

LtCol Bracknell,

Sir, as you requested, please find attached the defense request for production of witnesses for Capt Rowe's Article 32.  Also, this afternoon the defense received from Trial Counsel the audio of the pretext phone call between 1stLt Klay and Capt Rowe.

V/R
Matt

Matthew N. McConnell
Major, USMC
Defense Counsel
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
3250 Catlin Ave, RM 30
Quantico, VA 22134
Comm: 703-432-4615
Fax:  703-784-0259