User blog comment:Captain Boony Hat/Court Martail arguments/@comment-24142455-20150502211552

Cole's actions are justifiable, as

1. His family is something that keeps him together. If he loses them, it could damage him, and morale of the UAC and others. It also shows a major violation of security.

2. His mental state isn't the best, though he has been recovering. I am sure you would pull a crazy move to save your family.

3. If Cole was arrested or court martialed end, it could damage morale, and the UAC would lose one of their best tacticians and top ranking officilas