Soldiers accused of attacking colleague did not throw punches, kicks, court martial told

Sergeant Leaongo Tanginoa and Bombardier Gus Nove face a court martial at Linton Military Camp for allegedly assaulting a colleague, with a witness stating no punches or kicks were thrown. Expert witness Dr. Clare Healy testified that marks on the alleged victim’s neck were consistent with force applied, while the defence questioned the reliability of witness David Clark’s evidence. Tanginoa has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including strangling, punching, and kicking, while Nove has pleaded not guilty to charges of striking, kicking, and using threatening language against the soldier.

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