The petition for rehearing is granted. The order entered June 28, 2018, denying the petition for a writ of certiorari is vacated as to petitioner Michael Briggs. The petition for a writ of certiorari as to Michael Briggs is granted. The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for further consideration in light of United States v. Mangahas, 77 M. J. 220 (2018).

DISTRIBUTED.

Petition DENIED.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/27/2018.

Supplemental brief of respondent United States filed.

Supplemental brief of petitioner Liban H. Abdirahman filed.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/13/2017.

Letter dated September 20, 2017, received from counsel for petitioner waiving the 14-day waiting period for the filing of a reply under Rule 15.5.

Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.

Appendix of Liban H. Abdirahman filed. (Volumes 1 & 2)

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 18, 2017)

Liban H. Abdirahman, Petitioner, represented by Stephen I. Vladeck