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:
- Whether the lower court erred in finding that the withheld evidence was immaterial, thereby violating the principles established in Brady v. Maryland.
- 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.
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Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC
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Disclaimer:
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