Unlike a civilian trial, the convening authority's command prerogative entitles them to amend or overturn the sentence of a court-martial.
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All appealed to overturn their sentence.
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A federal appeals court, however, overturned that sentence.
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This list includes individuals who were sentenced to death and had their sentences overturned by acquittal or pardon.
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