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Lead Navy prosecutor in SEAL war crime case out over email spying

Navy Cmdr. Christopher Czaplak was ordered off the case by Judge Aaron Rugh Monday for emailing 13 defense attorneys and paralegals, as well as Navy Times editor Carl Prine a tracking beacon in an effort to find the source of leaks to the media.

By Howard Altman

5 years ago

Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher

Military judge frees Navy SEAL in advance of murder trial

A decorated Navy SEAL facing a murder trial in the death of an Islamic State prisoner was freed Thursday from custody after a military judge cited interference by prosecutors.

5 years ago

What happens to SEALs who testify about war crimes?

A showdown looms Tuesday morning in a Naval Base San Diego courtroom.

By Carl Prine

5 years ago

Prosecutors, NCIS investigator accused of ‘misconduct’ in war crimes case

The SEAL is accused of stabbing to death an unarmed and seriously wounded Islamic State prisoner of war during a 2017 deployment to Iraq, plus shooting an old man and a young girl in a violent spree that prosecutors contend might have claimed hundreds of lives.

By Carl Prine

5 years ago

Navy SEAL charged with war crimes to remain in the brig

Navy Region Southwest spokesman Brian O’Rourke told Navy Times that Capt. Aaron Rugh issued a ruling that keeps Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher, 39, behind bars until his trial begins.

By Carl Prine

5 years ago

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