HONOLULU (AP) – One of three Hawaii Marines accused of hazing a fellow Marine who later committed suicide in Afghanistan will face a special court martial next week.
The Marine Corps says the case against Lance Cpl. Jacob Jacoby regarding the alleged hazing of Lance Cpl. Harry Lew "will be disposed of" at a special court martial on Monday.
Marine Corps Forces Pacific spokesman Lt. Col. Curtis Hill said in a statement Tuesday the move is the result of an agreement with the convening authority, Brig. Gen. Frederick Padilla, the commander of the 3rd Marine Division.
Cases against the other two accused are pending.
In October, the Marine Corps said all three would face general court-martial, a forum for the most serious military justice charges. Less serious charges are addressed in special court-martial.
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