Novak not guilty

CNJ staff photo: Sharna Johnson Airman Basic Edward Novak, left, shakes hands with Maj. Shawn Vandenberg on Friday after Novak was acquitted of premeditated murder.

By Sharna Johnson

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — After 3 1/2 years of suspicion, investigation, allegations and military court proceedings surrounding the 2004 death of his wife, Airman Basic Edward Novak II walked out of the Cannon Courthouse on Friday a free man.