Court Hearing Set for Air Force Major Jason P. Watson Case
A preliminary hearing in the case of United States v. Major Jason P. Watson has been scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C.

An Article 32 preliminary hearing in the case of United States v. Major Jason P. Watson is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. EDT at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. The case has now entered a military judicial proceeding.
Major Watson is represented by Monument Legal. The preliminary hearing is part of the military justice process, where evidence and testimony are considered before a potential court-martial. This stage assesses whether sufficient grounds exist to proceed with formal charges.
The purpose of the hearing is to present the allegations and gather initial evidence. A decision on further actions will be made based on the findings of the hearing. Specific details regarding the case or the allegations have not been publicly disclosed beyond the scheduling of this hearing.
Further information regarding the proceedings and any potential next steps is anticipated following the hearing. The case will continue to be processed under the military legal system.