The following reports the results of Special and General Courts-Martial tried within the United States Navy in April 2015. The cases are listed by the Navy Region in which they were tried.

Naval District Washington

General Court-Martial

* At a General Court-Martial in Washington, D.C., Lt. Cmdr. James Remington, USN, pleaded guilty to conduct unbecoming of an officer. On April 10, 2015, the military judge sentenced him to a reprimand, forfeit $1,000 pay per month for 14 months, and confinement for 30 days.

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

General Court-Martial

* At a General Court-Martial in Groton, Connecticut, Cmdr. Sidney Hall, USN, was tried for rape, aggravated assault, indecent liberties with a child, and false official statements. On April 15, 2015, a panel of members returned a verdict of guilty to false official statements and sentenced him to a reprimand and forfeit $2,500 pay per month for 12 months.

* At a General Court-Martial in Norfolk, Virginia, an E-5 was tried for sexual assault, abusive sexual contact, and assault consummated by a battery. On April 16, 2015, a panel of members returned a verdict of not guilty.

Navy Region Southeast

Special Court-Martial

* At a Special Court-Martial in Jacksonville, Florida, Yeoman Seaman Recruit Paul Cooper, USN, pleaded guilty to unauthorized absence and wrongful use of marijuana. On April 7, 2015, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge and confinement for 8 months.

* At a Special Court-Martial in Pensacola, Florida, Chief Legalman Scott Lorenson, USN, pleaded guilty to sexual harassment and misuse of position. On April 29, 2015, the military judge sentenced him to a reprimand, reduction in rank to paygrade E-6, and forfeit $1,000 pay per month for 2 months.

Navy Region Northwest

General Court-Martial

* At a General Court-Martial in Bremerton, Washington, Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Nathaniel Rodriguez, USN, was tried for maiming, aggravated assault on a child, and assaults consummated by battery. On April 17, 2015, a panel of members returned a verdict of guilty to aggravated assault of a child and assaults consummated by battery and sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge and confinement for 2 years.

* At a General Court-Martial in Bremerton, Washington, Lt. Jonathan Jones, USN, pleaded guilty to sexual assault, abusive sexual contact of a child, and indecent liberties with a child. On April 24, 2015, the military judge sentenced him to a dismissal from service, forfeit all pay and allowances, and confinement for 21 years.

Special Court-Martial

* At a Special Court-Martial in Bremerton, Washington, Master-at-Arms Seaman Arial Gough, USN, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and willfully damaging property. On April 21, 2015, the military judge sentenced her to forfeit $1,000 pay per month for 6 months, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, and confinement for 32 days.

* At a Special Court-Martial in Bremerton, Washington, Lance Cpl. David Wood, USMC, pleaded guilty to larceny, false official statements, and obstruction of justice. On April 22, 2015, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge and confinement for 70 days.

* At a Special Court-Martial in Bremerton, Washington, Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Anthony Fiederer II, USN, pleaded guilty to false official statements and wrongful use of a controlled substance. On April 29, 2015, the military judge sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, forfeit $1,000 pay per month for 3 months, and confinement for 3 months.

Navy Region Southwest

Special Court-Martial

* At a Special Court-Martial in San Diego, California, Fire Control Technician Seaman Apprentice Joseph Lopez, USN, pleaded guilty to unauthorized absence, failure to obey general orders, damaging military property, and breaking restriction. On April 23, 2015, the military judge sentenced him to a fine of $4,000 and confinement for 95 days.

* At a Special Court-Martial in San Diego, California, Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Samson Geberegeorgis, USN, was tried for wrongful use of marijuana. On April 27, 2015, the military judge returned a verdict of guilty and sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-3 and confinement for 30 days.

* At a Special Court-Martial in San Diego, California, Culinary Specialist Seaman Richard Moore, USN, pleaded guilty to wrongful use and distribution of a controlled substance. On April 28, 2015, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge and confinement for 9 months.

Navy Region Japan

Special Court-Martial

* At a Special Court-Martial in Yokosuka, Japan, an E-7 was tried for sexual harassment and abusive sexual contact. On April 9, 2015, a military judge returned a verdict of not guilty.