Major Jason Watson, an airman in the United States military, has been criminally charged after being arrested twice for advocating the impeachment of President Donald Trump. His first arrest occurred in July while he was demonstrating on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Watson has been in pretrial confinement since August 18.
On Monday, Watson received criminal charges related to his protests. A report by CNN, referencing a charging document provided by Watson’s attorney, outlines the accusations under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Watson faces multiple charges:
- Three violations of Article 88 for allegedly making ‘contemptuous’ statements about the President.
- Five violations of Article 92 for allegedly not following orders.
- Two violations of Article 133 for alleged behavior unbecoming an officer.
Developments in this story are ongoing, and additional information will be provided as details emerge.
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