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'@@ -1,0 +1,1 @@ +SAS sniper faces retrial for bringing gun and ammo back into the UK despite previous conviction being overturned Sergeant pleads not guilty to illegally possessing pistol and 300 rounds<br>Danny Nightingale convicted and sentenced to military detention last yearBut sentence was reduced and conviction quashed by Court of AppealRetrial comes despite last-minute claim prosecutors acted improperly<br>By <br> Published: 15:16 BST, 1 May 2013 | Updated: 15:49 BST, 1 May 2013 <br> <br><br><br><br><br><br></a> <br> SAS sniper: Sergeant Danny Nightingale, 38, arrives at Bulford Military Court Centre in Wiltshire with his wife Sally to plead not guilty<br> <br>An SAS sniper faces a retrial over illegally possessing a pistol and ammunition - despite a last-minute claim prosecutors acted improperly by consulting on the case.<br><br>Sergeant Danny Nightingale, 38, today pleaded not guilty at Bulford Military Court Centre in Wiltshire to illegally possessing a Glock 9mm pistol and more than 300 rounds of ammunition. <br><br>He was convicted and sentenced to military detention last year for keeping the Iraqi pistol as a war trophy before having his sentence reduced and conviction subsequently quashed by Court of Appeal judges.<br><br>At a preparatory hearing to discuss the future of the case today, Judge Advocate Jeff Blackett said there was no abuse of process relating to content in emails apparently leaked by a Ministry of Defence source, which were referred to for the first time at the hearing.<br><br>He said: ‘Provided I am satisfied that there has been no bad faith or dishonesty and that the exercise of a prosecutorial discretion has been conscientiously undertaken, I should direct that the matter proceeds to trial.<br><br>‘I am so satisfied.<br><br>There is no abuse of process and I dismiss the defendant's application to stay these proceedings.'<br><br>Sgt Nightingale's counsel, Simon McKay, told the court about emails leaked by an MoD ‘whistle-blower' which he said appeared to show the Director of Service Prosecutions consulting the military ‘chain of command' - the Adjutant General's office - on whether or not to pursue the case against the soldier.<br><br>Mr McKay said: ‘There is an issue of disclosure.<br><br>In theory the effect of this meeting is rather like the Director of Public Prosecutions saying to the head of the Metropolitan Police: "I'm thinking of charging one of your officers, I'd be interested in your views, thank you very much".'<br> Family: Sergeant Danny Nightingale is pictured with his wife Sally and his children Mara (left) and Alys (right)<br><br>However, prosecutors said there was nothing ‘improper' with the conduct alleged in the email.<br><br>Counsel Timothy Cray told the court: ‘If there was a basis, for a second, to think that the Director of Service Prosecutions said to the AG: "Tell me what you want me to do, I will roll over and go with the army's view", then there is something in my friend's point.'<br><br><br> RELATED ARTICLES <br><br><br><br>Share this article<br>Share<br><br><br><br>But he said there was nothing in the evidence which suggested a breach of regulations.<br><br>Sgt Nightingale, from the Duke of Lancaster regiment, appeared in court wearing full military uniform and answered ‘not guilty' to two charges put to him today.<br><br>The trial is expected to start on July 1.<br> Retrial: Sergeant Danny Nightingale is pictured (left) in his SAS sniper gear and (right) arriving at the court today<br><br> <br> <br> <br>His family said outside court that they were ‘bitterly disappointed' with the judge's ruling.<br><br>'Sal and the family have been amazing, strong, very robust.<br><br>I think a lot of people would have crumbled'<br><br>Sergeant Danny Nightingale<br> <br>Describing his court ordeal so far, the soldier said today: ‘I wouldn't wish it on anyone's family - it's horrible.<br><br>That's not just for Sally, myself and the kids, it's on the wider family. It's hard.<br><br>‘Thanks to everybody, the family who have come from around the world for this, thanks to the public and to the media who have been very supportive throughout.'<br><br>Paying tribute to his partner, he added: ‘Without her, without Sal and the family, I wouldn't be here now.<br><br>They've been amazing, strong, very robust. I think a lot of people would have crumbled.'<br> Couple: Sergeant Danny Nightingale said his wife Sally and family have been 'amazing, strong, very robust'<br> <br>Mrs Nightingale said: ‘Our lives are on hold completely.<br><br>Every day is consumed by this case, all our conversations with our friends and family are consumed by this case. We've all struggled through it.'<br><br>'Our lives are on hold completely.<br>Every day is consumed by this case, all our conversations with our friends and family are consumed by this case'<br>Sally Nightingale<br> <br>She said the financial pressures were being supported by a charitable organisation, which was helping raise money for their fight to clear the soldier's name.<br><br>She added: ‘We want a fair trial and to feel Danny has been given a fair trial.<br><br>We're obviously bitterly disappointed today that we are going ahead with a re-trial now. <br><br><br>‘But in some respects there are still a lot of unanswered questions for us. Danny's pleaded not guilty today and we're still looking for the right outcome.'<br><br><br> <br> <br><br><br><br>In case you have any inquiries regarding where and also tips on how to work with [https://buyammoandglocks.com/bulk-9mm-ammo-5000-rounds-9mm-ammo-bulk/ winchester 9mm ammo], you'll be able to email us in our webpage. '