Ayala MEJA Case Sentencing

Word has it that former Army Sergeant and private security contractor Don Ayala received a sentence of 5 years probation, $12,500 fine, $100 special assessment in his MEJA case. The case involved Ayala's work protecting a "human terrain team" and had some pretty sad facts. Under the advisory sentencing guidelines applicable to the case, Ayala faced 8 years in prison, though that was unlikely in light of the facts of the case, see Stars and Stripes report here.