Latest "Christopher Czaplak" stories

Their case collapsed in court but 4 Navy prosecutors still netted NAMs

Despite the collapse of their case against him, eight days later four military attorneys netted Navy Achievement Medals for their roles in his prosecution, according to records released to Navy Times following a Freedom of Information Act request.

By Carl Prine

4 years ago

With a new team of prosecutors, the Navy takes a final shot at SEAL Eddie Gallagher

Jury selection begins in the war crimes case on Monday, with a trial expected to kick off two days later.

By Carl Prine

4 years ago

Navy judge won’t dismiss SEAL war crimes case but sanctions prosecutors

Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher, 40, is charged with premeditated murder and other crimes allegedly committed in Iraq in 2017.

By Carl Prine

4 years ago

NCIS witnesses refuse to take the stand in SEAL war crimes case, judge mulls dismissing all charges

Navy judge Capt. Aaron Rugh unexpectedly released Gallagher from custody on Thursday as a remedy to what he called interference by prosecutors.

5 years ago

Lawyers for freed Navy SEAL want war crime case dismissed

A military judge released Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher from custody on Thursday, which drew gasps in a San Diego courtroom.

5 years ago

Prosecutor downplays email tracking in Navy SEAL murder case

Defense lawyers accuse prosecutors of engaging in misconduct and want charges against Gallagher dismissed or prosecutors removed from the case.

5 years ago