Posted on Jan 7, 2019
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It is "easy" for "arm chair quarterbacks" to accuse a hero! They were NOT at the scene, they are hearing "evidence" on hearsay. SAD! A decorated Navy SEAL pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of premeditated murder and other crimes in the stabbing death of a teenage Islamic State prisoner in Iraq last year and the shooting of unarmed Iraqi civilians.
Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher will stand trial Feb. 19 before a jury that will be one-third enlisted personnel. Gallagher has been jailed since his arrest on Sept. 11, and a judge said he will determine next week whether the 19-year Navy veteran should be released before trial.
Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher will stand trial Feb. 19 before a jury that will be one-third enlisted personnel. Gallagher has been jailed since his arrest on Sept. 11, and a judge said he will determine next week whether the 19-year Navy veteran should be released before trial.
Navy SEAL pleads not guilty to killing captured ISIS teen
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PO2 Robert M.
Lt Col Charlie Brown My point was people can "jump" to hasty conclusions, and unfortunately, many of those people have never worn a uniform in their life. In a way, I compare those same people who are the judge/jury/executioner of a Law Enforcement officer who discharges his/her weapon while performing their Peace Officer role in the community. I am not taking a stance on the Senior Chief's innocence or guilt.
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PO2 Robert M. - But he's not being subjected to a judge/jury/executioner nor being accused by people who have never worn a uniform. He is accused by U.S. Navy and he will get a court-martial, the members of which will be servicemembers.
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PO2 Robert M.
SGT (Join to see) - BUT, in the court of "public opinion", I am certain the members on the Board will hear of this case. Are the members of a Court Martial "public knowledge"? In all honesty, do you think that the members would/could be swayed in regards to a case due to press, etc???
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Similar story of a Canadian Captain who executed a mortally wounded Taliban.
https://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/capt-robert-semrau-dismissed-from-the-forces/
https://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/capt-robert-semrau-dismissed-from-the-forces/
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He says he's innocent so lets wait to see how this works out. These guys do all sorts of stuff for all sorts of people - DoD/CIA. As such I 'm not sure it would be prudent to cast judgement just yet as the information is a bit limited. Eight deployments - I feel we owe him at least the benefit of doubt.
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