Sick Juror Delays Friday Morning Court-Martial for Sgt. Adam Holcomb

Military Judge Maj. Bret Bartdorff granted an early recess around 10a.m. on  the fourth morning of the court-martial of Sgt. Adam Holcomb after a juror member was feeling ill. Holcomb is facing court martial in connection with the death of Pvt. Danny Chen in Afghanistan Oct. 3, 2011.

The 10-member panel, witnesses and legal teams were instructed to return at 1p.m. to determine if the court-martial could continue.

Without alternate jurors, there is no one to replace the ill panel member. One-third of the panel members must consist of enlisted members, so the rank of the sick panel member could very well be a factor if the case will go forward today. It is rumored that the panel member has flu-like symptoms.

The case is expected to continue through Saturday, but nothing official has been announced.