Concerned about the violation of the defendants ' rights , he began to openly argue for the case to be transferred to a civilian court .
However , as the trial proceeded , Comstock became disturbed by the secrecy of the military proceedings .
Concerned about the violation of the defendants ' rights , Comstock began to openly argue for the case to be transferred to a civilian court .
However , as the trial proceeded , Comstock became disturbed by the secrecy of the military proceedings .