Military jurors reconvened on Wednesday to decide on sentencing for a U.S. Navy ...
SAN DIEGO - Military jurors reconvened on Wednesday to decide on sentencing for a U.S. Navy SEAL sniper who they acquitted of murdering a captured Islamic State fighter but found guilty of unlawfully posing for photos with his dead body.
“Congratulations to Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher, his wonderful wife Andrea, and his entire family. You have been through much together. Glad I could help!” Trump wrote on Twitter. Gallagher, 39, would have faced a possible life sentence had he been found guilty of murder or attempted murder. He will presumably remain a free man since he gained credit for nearly seven months of time already served in pretrial custody.
The jury also heard from two doctors specializing in brain injuries. They said Gallagher suffered repeated concussions during his combat career, putting him at high risk of brain degeneration and visual impairments that will require ongoing medical attention.The jury returned to the courthouse at U.S. Naval Base San Diego on Wednesday morning to deliberate sentencing.Gallagher has categorically denied the most serious charges he faced, though he conceded posing for photos with the dead detainee.
Gallagher, who did not testify in his own defense, insisted his accusers were disgruntled subordinates with no prior battlefield experience and had fabricated allegations against him over grievances with his leadership style and tactics.
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