Lenient sentencing

[campbellking]

Am I the only person who finds the punishment given to the Chief Warrant officer Welshofer Jnr for the 'negligent homicide' of an Iraqi in 2003 a little on the lenient side? The Iraqi gentleman was tied, placed head down in a sleeping bag and sat upon by another serviceman. Cause of death was given as 'asphyxia due to smothering and chest compression'. Given that the dead man can't have had much opportunity to put up a struggle, is a $6000 fine and a reprimand adequate?

[Ward-Minter]

well done dark angel. I am sure Richard Branson is quaking in his boots.