Statement on UCMJ Investigation of Senator Mark Kelly

Nov 24, 2025
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Summary: This memo outlines the military legal process applicable to potential charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. It explains investigative steps, convening authority rules, the prohibition on unlawful influence, and the standards for lawful vs. unlawful orders. It concludes that the actions described in Senator Kelly’s video do not constitute UCMJ offenses based on available information and provides an overview of applicable UCMJ articles, possible charges, and limits on prosecutorial authority.

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