Amid a string of JAG scandals, Adm. Bob Burke revealed concerns retired CNO Adm. John Richardson harbored after asking the Navy's attorneys "to go look hard at yourselves and what you need to do to address these issues."
Following a string of legal debacles, the comprehensive reviews are expected to address how attorneys are trained, developed and used throughout their military careers.
And defense attorneys questioned whether Navy Region Southwest commander Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar appeared to be on a collision course with President Donald J. Trump.
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson also dismissed all charges against a SEAL officer charged with covering up war crimes and stopped the ongoing probe of another special operator who confessed to murdering a detainee in Iraq in 2017.
A judge Monday refused to dismiss federal corruption charges against U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter or move the trial out of San Diego, saying he found no evidence so far that the California Republican lawmaker cannot get a fair trial here.
The congressman allegedly illegally used campaign funds to finance romantic flings with lobbyists and congressional aides, spending thousands of dollars on meals, cocktails and vacations, federal prosecutors say.
Indicted six-term GOP Congressman Duncan Hunter has held steadfast to his contention that a corruption case against him is the result of a political witch hunt.