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This court-martial is convened...
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...at the Ludwig High School,
Neustadt, Germany...
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...by order of Maj. Gen. Lucius B. Strafford,
commanding.
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This is to be tried as a capital case of rape.
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Therefore, I'd like to question the court.
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You may proceed with your questioning.
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Col. Weldon.
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If the accused are found guilty...
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...and the evidence of this case warrants it,
will you object to the death penalty?
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No, sir.
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Lt. Col. McKenna.
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If the evidence of this case warrants it,
will you object to the death penalty?
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No, sir.
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Maj. Miller.
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If the evidence warrants it,
will you object to the death penalty?
:43:52
No, sir.
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Maj. Fodowsky.
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If the evidence warrants it,
will you object to the death penalty?
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No, sir. Not in the least.
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Capt. Horner,
if the evidence of this case warrants it...
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...will you object to the death penalty?
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No, sir.
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Lt. Kennedy,
if the evidence of this case warrants it....
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Sgt. Browning.
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If the evidence of this case warrants it,
will you object to the death penalty?
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No, sir.
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Thank you, gentlemen.
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Maj. Garrett.
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Defense asserts
two peremptory challenges.
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Lt. Col. McKenna and Maj. Fodowsky.
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Lt. Col. McKenna
and Maj. Fodowsky will be excused.
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The court will now be sworn.
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Proceed, Maj. Garrett.
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There's already on record a deposition
which the prosecutrix made in the hospital.