Air Force Major Jason Watson Faces UCMJ Charges After Trump Impeachment Protest
He is held in 24-hour solitary confinement as prosecutors seek a general court-martial under Article 88 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
- Air Force Major Jason Watson faces 10 specifications under the UCMJ following his arrest at the Capitol, where he demonstrated in uniform calling for President Donald Trump's removal on July 1.
- Watson repeated his criticism in a CNN interview on August 17, prompting the Air Force to order him into pretrial confinement one day later, citing probable cause of continued misconduct.
- Prosecutors charged Watson under the UCMJ, including a rarely used Article 88 that bars officers from using "contemptuous words" against the president, while the government moved toward a general court-martial.
- Watson's defense team requested a special court-martial instead, citing Marine Lieutenant Stuart Scheller, who pleaded guilty to lesser charges after nine days in pretrial confinement in 2021.
- The UCMJ prohibits punishing service members awaiting trial, stipulating that confinement may not be "any more rigorous than the circumstances require," a standard Watson's defense maintains is violated.
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Air Force Major Held in Solitary for Months After Calling for Trump’s Impeachment
Washington, DC — A decorated Air Force major has reportedly spent nearly two months in round-the-clock solitary confinement while awaiting a rare military court-martial stemming from his public calls for President Donald Trump’s impeachment. Maj. Jason Watson, a 17-year Air Force veteran, was first arrested after appearing outside the U.S. Capitol in uniform with a sign reading “Impeach. Convict. Remove.” He later appeared on CNN and sharply cri…
Air Force Major Who Demanded President Trump’s Impeachment While in Uniform Now Held in Solitary Confinement 24 Hours a Day — Faces Military Court-Martial * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim Hᴏft
A United States Air Force major who publicly demanded the impeachment of President Donald Trump while wearing his military uniform has reportedly spent nearly two months in solitary confinement as he awaits court-martial proceedings.
Military officer 'in solitary confinement’ after calling for Trump’s impeachment
An Air Force military officer has been kept in solitary confinement 24 hours a day since August after calling for President Donald Trump’s impeachment, according to his attorney. Maj. Jason Watson was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol on July 1 after speaking at a news conference in uniform with a sign reading, “Impeach. Convict. Remove.” […]
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Hot AirAir Force Major Who Called for Trump’s Impeachment Is in Solitary Confinement 24 Hours a Day
Air Force Maj. Jason Watson was arrested July 1 on the steps of the US Capitol for calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. According to his lawyer, he's now being held in solitary confinement 24 hours a day in what some legal experts say could amount to illegal pretrial punishment.
Air Force Major Has Spent MONTHS In 24-Hr Solitary Confinement For Criticizing Trump
Air Force Major Jason Watson stood on the steps of the United States Capitol, in uniform, on July 1st, holding a sign that read "Impeach. Convict. Remove." during a press conference, where he openly called for both President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance to be removed from office, citing the US military actions in Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran. Maj. Watson was arrested on that day and, according to his attorney, has now spent two month…
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