Goodrum no longer facing court-martial

<> I promised to keep track of the case of First Lt. Jullian P. Goodrum, the soldier who was denied requested mental health treatment and forced into unwanted treatment all within a few months. It turns out he will not be dishonorably discharged after all as the military dropped the AWOL charges against him.

According to the Washington Post:

At his hearing next week before Jackman, Goodrum will defend himself against a charge of "conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman." This charge stems from Goodrum's refusal in November 2003 to obey a captain's admonishment to leave Knoxville and return to Fort Knox. The charge sheet does not mention his treatment in Knoxville for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Goodrum also is charged with fraternization with a female sergeant. This charge dates to Goodrum's prewar mobilization at Camp Atterbury in Indiana, when he allegedly kissed and embraced the woman. It also mentions alleged fraternization in Kuwait and Iraq in 2003.

Both Goodrum and the sergeant have denied the allegations. Some witnesses at his earlier court-martial -- where these charges first were aired -- debunked them as part of a vendetta against Goodrum.

If found guilty, Goodrum could face sanctions such as a forfeiture of pay or official reprimand.

However the case turns out, Goodrum will likely be leaving the military, Klimaski said. An Army medical board that already has examined his case is set to recommend that he be medically discharged.