Australian news is reporting that a third prosecutor scheduled to try the military tribunal proceeding against detainee David Hicks has left the case:

Air Force Captain Carrie Wolf chose to take a reassignment along with other prosecutors. Capt Wolf asked to leave the Office of Military Commissions at the same time as two other colleagues, Major Robert Preston and Captain John Carr.

Earlier this week, the ABC revealed that in March 2004, Maj Preston and Capt Carr requested transfers because they believed the process was "rigged" and pursuing "marginal" cases. Maj Preston was nominated for the Air Force's outstanding judge advocate award last year and Captain Carr has been promoted to major since leaving the military commissions. It is understood Capt Wolf shared her colleagues' concerns and also asked for a redeployment.

An Air Force Judge Advocate General tells ABC it was just a personality conflict. [hat tip to Last Night in Little Rock]