Has the Clinton security issues and lack of prosecution for them set a new standard for a defense in the courts?

Only if you are going to Be Powerful and and Rich and Have a lot of Dirt on folks...

in my opinion, it is not a viable defense. service members are still service members, and any attempts to undermine military law in the name of a tyrant should be met with unrelenting ridicule. it is already proven that you are treated differently in the civilian courtroom based on economic and social standing, and has been an issue for a very long time. this defense would never work.

Yes, it's also known as the Sgt. Shultz defense "I know nothing!"