The attorney for one of the Fitz officers facing negligent homicide charges said this week that a reviewing officer has recommended the cases not be taken to trial.
The Navy quietly ended its pursuit of a homicide charge against Cmdr. Alfredo Sanchez, who oversaw the warship John S. McCain when it collided with a tanker in August, killing 10 sailors.
Former Fitzgerald commanding officer Cmdr. Bryce Benson will face an Article 32 on charges that include negligent homicide in connection to the ship's collision in June that killed seven sailors .
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