Defense News in Brief: Trial set for Marine charged in death of Army Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar

Source: United States Navy

NORFOLK, Va. – The general court-martial for U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Mario A. Madera-Rodriguez is scheduled to begin Monday with voir dire and is docketed to last three weeks. The accused has elected to be tried by a panel of eight military members. Opening statements are expected to begin Wednesday, June 9.