After the verdict, Col Charles Barnett, from the Services Prosecuting Authority, said Nightingale's "fine record as a soldier" would be a matter considered when he is sentenced.
So now we have a Colonel making a public statement to the media, which might well influence the sentence. Why on earth would he make such a statement whilst the sentence is still
sub judice? Quite astonishing - he should STFU at this stage.
Sgt Nightingale's legal team should rightfully demand that the verdict of this court now be quashed as a senior prosecutor has publicly displayed a less than impartial attitude which could be construed as an attempt to direct the sentencing decision - which would clearly be legally unsafe.