according to Maj John Rothwell, the prosecutor in the case, and per this BBC report, he continued:

"This combat-trained life saver prescribed two bullets. He didn't call his superiors for guidance, didn't consult with his medic.

Maynulet may have, indeed, 'played god', but I can't help but think it was a compassionate one, not matter how ill advised it may have been. What I am sure of is that, at least in summation, Maj John Rothwell play the ass.

Here's hoping the sentence will be light.