Army Captain Who Left Post in Haiti Is Found Guilty
An Army captain who left his post to investigate reports of human rights abuses at a Haitian prison was found guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and three other charges Saturday but not guilty of dereliction of duty.
Capt. Lawrence Rockwood, a counterintelligence officer with the 10th Mountain Division, was also convicted of failure to report for assigned duty, being disrespectful of a superior officer and disobeying a superior officer.
Rockwood, 36, was impassive as the jury of five officers announced its verdict.
He faces at least six years and three months in prison, along with the prospect of a dishonorable discharge, a fine, and loss of his veteran’s benefits. Had he been convicted on all counts he would have faced up to 10 years in prison.
The jury was to begin sentencing deliberations today.
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