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Annie Morgan to Present Oral Argument Before the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Posted on by Becky Haugen

Annie Morgan to Present Oral Argument Before the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces in SrA Bryce Roan’s Case

Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Senior Trial and Appellate Attorney Annie Morgan of the Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC, will present oral argument before the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) in the case of Senior Airman (SrA) Bryce Roan. The argument will focus on the government’s failure to disclose exculpatory evidence, violating SrA Roan’s constitutional and statutory rights to a fair trial under Brady v. Maryland and Rule for Courts-Martial 701.

SrA Roan was convicted of wrongful use of cocaine following a positive urinalysis during a unit-wide drug sweep. However, critical evidence indicating the possibility of a false positive due to a pre-workout supplement was withheld by military prosecutors. This evidence was later disclosed in a separate but related court-martial, where Roan’s roommate was acquitted of the same offense. Despite clear indications of gross negligence by investigators—including the destruction of key investigative records—the government proceeded with Roan’s prosecution without full disclosure of exculpatory evidence.

CAAF granted review on the following issues:

  1. Whether the lower court erred in finding that the withheld evidence was immaterial, thereby violating the principles established in Brady v. Maryland.
  2. Whether the government’s failure to disclose evidence violated SrA Roan’s rights under Rule for Courts-Martial 701.

“The failure to disclose exculpatory evidence is an affront to every service member’s right to a fair trial,” said Annie Morgan, who will argue the case on behalf of SrA Roan. “This case is about more than one Airman—it is about ensuring integrity in military justice. We will not stop fighting until justice prevails.”

The Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC, a nationally recognized military law firm based in Washington, D.C., continues to champion the rights of service members in complex court-martial cases and appeals.

For more information, please contact:

Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC
100 M St SE, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20003
www.militarydefense.com

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this press release is for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or legal representation. Service members facing legal or administrative challenges should consult with a qualified attorney who is experienced in military law to receive guidance tailored to their specific circumstances.

Testimonial: I Would Not Have The Results Without The Law Firm of David P Sheldon

Posted on by Becky Haugen

Mr. Sheldon and his team assisted me with my case for a few years. They were attentive, friendly, and timely from the start to end. Without their patience and knowledge, my family and I may not have had the results we have today. There were a few times where I almost lost faith and Mr. Sheldon and his team restored it. We are grateful and highly recommend him and his team for your case.

J.S., E3, USMC

The Naval Discharge Review Board Rules Former Marine’s Discharge was Not Equitable

Posted on by Becky Haugen

Press Release
October 22, 2024
The Naval Discharge Review Board Rules Former
Marine’s Discharge was Not Equitable

The Law Offices of David P. Sheldon obtains relief before the Naval Discharge Review Board for a former
Marine wrongfully discharged. In 2019, a Marine was wrongfully discharged with a General (Under Honorable Conditions) characterization for minor act of youth misconduct. Despite her impressive tenure with the Marine Corps, the USMC wrongfully separate her.

In June of 2023, the Law Offices of David P. Sheldon applied on the Marine’s behalf to correct this error and injustice before the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB). The firm argued that relief should be granted under guidance provided under the Wilkie Memorandum.

In October 2024, the NDRB ruled that the Marine’s discharge warranted an upgrade. Based upon a
comprehensive application, memorandum with sworn affidavits, along with other extensive supporting
evidence, the NDRB concluded that it was in the interest of justice to upgrade the applicant’s characterization of service to Honorable and can now, if she wants, to reenlist to defend the Nation.
The Marine now joins the ranks of the many service members who have had their rights successfully upheld by the Law Offices of David P. Sheldon. Bravo Zulu to this Marine and Ashleen Williams who spearheaded the effort. Teamwork made it happen.

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