Sotomayor spent years as a federal judge before her Supreme Court appointment, and legal analysts expect her to be an active advocate in the court's oral and written debates.

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When he joined the Army initially, Cotton turned down its suggestion he join as an attorney with the Judge Advocate General.

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The identity of five Royal Marines charged with murder after an incident in Afghanistan will not be disclosed, the judge advocate general has decided.

BBC: Five marines charged with murder get anonymity

An anonymity order, granted last year to protect the identities of the five accused by the judge advocate general Cmdr Jeff Blackett, will remain "in full force in respect of all five" marines until further instruction.

BBC: Murder charges against two marines dropped