An officer in Iraq who used shock interrogation tactics to thwart an impending attack on American soldiers will not face a court martial, according to his lawyer.
Puckett said in an e-mail, Maj. Gen. Raymond Odierno will conduct the hearing and decide whether West is guilty of aggravated assault.
If found guilty, the punishment could include a letter of reprimand and perhaps some forfeiture of his pay, Puckett said.
