Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve is the global Coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. | On April 10, 2018, his superiors had referred the case to federal agents as a LOAC a Law of Armed Conflict Violation, or war crime. Eddie Gallagher I just want to make clear that this small group of SEALs that decided to concoct this story in no way, shape or form represent the community that I have, you know, loved and gave my soul to. During Alpha Platoons deployment, the SO1 had served as the lead petty officer, or LPO, and his initial statement to NCIS took the agent back to Badush a village in the suburbs of Mosul in early May of 2017, when the platoon was conducting an Advise, Assist and Accompany, or AAA, mission with Iraqi coalition forces members. All Rights Reserved. That is best sailor, in all 6 teams on the West Coast: NSWU-1, NSWU-3, SDVT-1. So, in addition to having those SEALs, who I guess their testimony was simply not believed by the jury, there was also this piece of evidence of texts that Gallagher had sent to a fellow SEAL. Published Jan 25, 2022 9:00 AM EST. Most are very private about where they serve and how they are serving. So we probably won't see the final outcome for a while. Attempting to call attention to (those SEALs) status in the way its been done does not serve the mission or the interests of the Navy, former Petty Officer 1st Class David Shaw told the newspaper. One other Marine raider who was there also said that he saw no stab wounds on the dead body. He also told NCIS that Gallagher had shot at but missed another young girl in a previous incident. [8] He received positive evaluations from his superiors within the SEALs, and served as an instructor in the SEALs BUD/S program for recruits. Two of the other girls ran away and over a berm out of sight. We even talked to Jocko Willink about taking pictures just last week. Gallagher was originally accused by fellow SEAL members, members of his own platoon, which, in and of itself, is sort of odd, given the historically tight-knit nature of the SEAL organization. [4] He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1999. [9] Gallagher goes by the nickname "Blade". [20][21], In May 2019, defense lawyers accused the prosecution of sending both them and Navy Times reporter Carl Prine an email that included a Web beacon. Eddie Gallagher [15] As a result of the spying controversy, the judge ordered Gallagher freed from prison while awaiting trial as a remedy to interference from the prosecution. And a fellow sniper intends to tell the panel that Gallagher claimed, he averaged three kills a day over 80 days, according to legal filings obtained by Navy Times. It was the judge advocate generals office at Group 1s California HQ that summoned Warpinskis agency, records reveal. Gallagher was accused of multiple offenses during his final deployment to Iraq and during the Battle for Mosul. And he told Warpinski he wasnt alone in the southern tower Lt. Portier, a staff sergeant from Marine Forces Special Operations Command and an SO1 from DEVGRU were with him. [6] The defense also called eyewitnesses, with Marine Staff Sgt. On May 28, Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward Eddie Gallagher will be guided into a courtroom inside Naval Base San Diego, where he will face a panel of his peers sifting evidence in a war crimes case. Instead, most only heard about Gallagher committing the same kinds of horrific acts as the people we were sent to fight. The train has left the station and now they cant get off the rails. He told NCIS that he remembered listening to the ceremony and believing it was the most disgraceful thing he had ever seen," but it just got worse. Although only convicted of taking a photograph with a murdered teenage prisoner, his charge sheet accused him of shooting civilians on multiple occasions, possessing a controlled substance, torturing and killing a prisoner, and obstructing justice. Gallagher, 40, was acquitted of murder and nearly all related charges in a court martial trial last year. Eddie Gallagher Once the SEALs reached the other side of the river, there didnt appear to be any options if they got pinned down by insurgent gunfire, the AOIC added. [47][48] Esper immediately fired Spencer for going outside the chain of command. [3] Following Scott's confession, prosecutors canceled other witnesses they had planned to call, fearing their testimony would further undermine their case. New York Times reporter Dave Philipps joins Deadline White House panel to discuss the Navy SEALs' testimony against Eddie Gallagher. Support C&L Go Ad-Free Today and blamed his accusers for being the cowards. Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward Eddie Gallagher in Iraq in 2017. Coming out during the day can draw out the enemy, who can be overwhelmed with firepower, said Parlatore, a former Navy surface warfare officer. Eddie Gallagher They mercilessly murdered, raped, and pillaged minority communities throughout the region. Gallagher had eight overseas deployments, including service in both the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan. WebAnswer (1 of 13): I will admit out right that I havnt liked Eddie since he was my buddy Daves LPO. When Gallagher was asked by host Pete Hegseth to offer his opinion, Gallagher opined: "this is all about ego and retaliation and this has nothing to do with good order and discipline. "[53], After the verdicts, sentence and pardon, the New York Times revisited the case and accessed, using the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), investigative reports and also videos of interviews in which six SEALs under the command of Gallagher had separately extensively detailed his ongoing prohibited combat zone behavior, sometimes crying as they recounted the abuse. Platoon members said they saw Chief Gallagher shoot civilians and fatally stab a wounded captive with a hunting knife. @foxandfriends @RepRalphNorman", "Will Trump Go Nixonian With Clemency for War Criminals? Gallagher was convicted on charges related to posing with the corpse and reduced in rating. Get back to business!" Gallagher always maintained his innocence. When seemingly endless processions of women, children and elderly people were fleeing ISIS, we offered up what little MREs and water we had, and gave medical care when possible. Iraqi security forces distribute food to refugees from Badush outside of a patrol base near Al Tarab, Iraq during the offensive to liberate West Mosul from ISIS, on March 10, 2017. [12] According to two SEAL witnesses, Gallagher said "he's mine" over the radio, then walked up to Abdullah and allegedly proceeded to stab him with his hunting knife without explanation. The SO1 told Warpinski that at first, he thought Islamic State fighters were shooting civilians. They yanked an injured boy the SEAL estimated he was 16 years old, but others thought him younger off the hood, near where Gallagher was standing. According to Gallagher, Vokey performed no useful services and was bilking him. My word is my bond. These words are from the SEAL Ethos and are ingrained into every single SEAL trainee. Gallagher was charged with murdering 17-year-old Khaled Jamal Abdullah in 2018, along with other charges. [23][24][25][26], On May 8, 2019, former Congressman Duncan D. Hunter, a Republican, showed combat video footage from a helmet camera to a group of legislators that he said exonerated Gallagher of one of the charges against him. action against Gallagher after Well, the way it works in military court, this will go to the convening authority for final approval of this sentence. All appear on camera. [6] On October 18, Lieutenant Jacob Portier of Gallagher's platoon was also charged with failing to properly notify his superiors within the chain of command, to include the destruction of evidence. [31] Scott called it a "mercy killing" and argued that the victim would have been tortured by Iraqi personnel due to his connection to the Islamic State. I mean, he had NEVER TAKEN A PICTURE WITH HIS KID. [22] The judge later ordered that the chief prosecutor, Commander Christopher Czaplak, be dismissed from the case and replaced as a result of the incident. The problem is, once they get what they wanted, the process doesnt stop. Since Gallagher had already served more time during his pre-trial confinement, he was released. He told Warpinski he saw four girls walking along it, toward the river, away from ISIS territory. One dude I was good friends with was so paranoid that he hadn't taken a single picture with his son. On the stand, his attorney said called them entitled young SEALs. [43], Gallagher and his lawyers made an appeal for clemency at the conclusion of the court martial; such requests are frequently made, although rarely successful. 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Giorgio Kirylo testifying that he saw Gallagher try to save the prisoner, and observed no stab wounds on the dead man. As usual, Fox News figures prominently. [3], Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on May 29, 1979, Gallagher graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School. [54] "The guy is freaking evil," Special Operator First (SO1) Class Craig Miller said. "The platoon wasnt doing what SEALs like to do. As usual, Fox News figures prominently. Gallagher was charged with murdering 17-year-old Khaled Jamal Abdullah in 2018, along with other charges. Gallagher was charged with murdering 17-year-old Khaled Jamal Abdullah in 2018, along with other charges. Gallagher allegedly told two lieutenants and another chief that he had dirt on all of them and would bring them all down if they reported his war crimes, prosecutors wrote. Eddie Gallagher and the changing story 1996 - 2023 NewsHour Productions LLC. Rob Breisch, while we were still in Iraq. 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Eddie Gallagher [52], Just before reaching his retirement date and towards the end of the Trident Board proceedings, Gallagher appeared on the Fox News morning show Fox & Friends. It appears largely stitched together from interviews with 11 Alpha Platoon members seven first class petty officers, two second class petty officers and a lieutenant a group that comprises about half of the force on the deployment, including their attachments from other Navy units, the Air Force and Marine Corps. Former Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward Gallagher posted the 3-minute video on both his Facebook and Instagram channels Monday. with killing anybody that was moving," but recanting his testimony during the Gallagher trial, for which he was given immunity,[31] saying he had committed the murder himself, presumably powerfully influencing the verdicts. WebEddie Gallagher (Navy SEAL) Edward R. Gallagher (born May 29, 1979) [1] is a retired United States Navy SEAL who was accused of war crimes. (Army). All appear on camera. Get the latest in military news, entertainment and gear in your inbox daily. The plan for the platoon was to have a perimeter around (Gallagher) to prevent this from happening again, he said. He turned to the jury of all members of the military, Marines and a couple and one SEAL, as a matter of fact, and said, who among us had not had their commander threatened to kill them at one point or another? Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation. We dont identify them by name, or by any other manner, due to the nature of their work, for the protection of their teammates and their families, and to protect on-going and future missions, Lawrence told the newspaper. After watching the mini-series The Line, do you believe We act on the information that we have on hand. Platoon members said they saw Chief Gallagher shoot civilians and fatally stab a wounded captive with a hunting knife. Both are expected to testify that it was clear the man was a noncombatant and they made the decision not to shoot, according to a filing provided to defense attorneys. In that second session, the SO1 sniper recalled being inserted into a position near Mosul around 3 a.m. the southern of two towers but didnt give an exact date. We know that mistakes and accidents happen on deployment and innocent people always die in war. [2], On July 2, 2019, Gallagher was convicted of posing for a photograph with the corpse of an ISIS fighter, but was acquitted of all other charges after Special Operator Corey Scott, a member of Gallaghers team granted immunity as a witness against Gallagher, testified that he had killed the prisoner. The SO1 told Warpinski that by mid-August of 2018 Portier had become angry at Gallagher for allegedly mischaracterizing incidents that occurred during the deployment, including how Islamic State fighters ended up shooting both an interpreter assigned to the SEALs and an explosive ordnance technician. On May 28, a panel of Gallaghers peers will start determining whats true about the allegations. Chief Gallagher was awarded Sailor of the Year for Naval Special Warfare Group One. Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward Eddie Gallagher in Iraq in 2017. ISIS had taken over large swaths of Iraq and Syria. Following his Navy career, Gallagher began commercial ventures including an action figure, After two weeks of testimony, Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher was found not guilty yesterday of murdering a suspected ISIS prisoner in Iraq. Now, theyre stuck," said Parlatore, who suspects some accusers lied to investigators. A retired Navy SEAL acquitted of nearly all charges in a high-profile war crimes case brought on by testimony from his platoon mates released a video identifying some of those same men, calling them cowards and hinting that more information is coming. After watching the mini-series The Line, do you believe Hes since been advanced to chief, the same grade as Gallagher. Gallaghers case became a cause clbre in conservative circles, with President Trump championing his innocence. Investigators later placed the alleged incident in July, without specifying the date. Thats something the other medically-trained SO1 also told investigators; He returned to the area and was surprised to find the prisoner dead. Whats unusual about the interview is that it appears at times almost as if the LPO believes hes attending an intelligence debriefing, not necessarily the sort of interrogation conducted by federal detectives building a criminal case against his former platoon chief. After the platoon rotated home to Naval Base Coronado on Sept. 1, 2017, Gallagher called a meeting in their high bay to confront his fellow SEALs about any problems they had with him, according to several NCIS reports. [10] Only after the reports gained visibility outside the SEAL community, were they acted upon and referred to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS).[9]. Gallagher was hugging his wife. That's going to have implications on Gallagher's retirement. For a couple of lighter stories, check out Zero Blog 30's new episode that just came out this morning, one of which highlighted some Army Rangers who performed multiple blood transfusions in the middle of a firefight. Text messages and other digital conversations involving Gallagher can appear damning at times, but theyve been described by the chiefs supporters as dark humor, the talk of rough men who have experienced a great deal of combat, maybe the voice of an exasperated SEAL who believes hes being railroaded by accusers and superiors. The other SEAL sniper whos now a civilian told investigators that he estimated the girl to be a 12-year-old, according to another document provided to Navy Times. These werent SEAL tactics. [36] That charge carried a maximum prison sentence of four months. One of them said: "I have got a cool story for you when I get back. [44] After Richardson's retirement in August 2019, his replacement Admiral Michael M. Gilday took ownership of the request. So, in the end, that was what he was convicted of. Thats the line of thinking seized by Gallaghers attorney, Parlatore. These werent SEAL tactics. Retired SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher sues Navy [45], Following his acquittal, Gallagher spoke publicly about the case, appearing on Fox News without authorization, and using social media to describe his superiors, including Rear Admiral Collin P. Green, the newly installed commander of the SEALS, as "a bunch of morons". Gallagher cut ties with Vokey and the United American Patriots in March 2019 and directed supporters to use a different non-profit to raise funds for his defense, the Navy SEALs Fund. He emerges in the reams of testimony as the most prominent SEAL pushing superiors to block his former platoon chiefs advancement and Silver Star and terminate him from his training assignment. All right, Steve Walsh of KPBS in San Diego, thank you very much. [27] Hunter told reporters that he intended to ask for a presidential pardon if Gallagher was convicted. The accusations came from SEALs in Gallagher's own platoon, who said he was also known for taking shots at civilians from his sniper's nest, killing at least two. The LPO indicated the platoons snipers then began shooting warning shots so that the civilians would run away and (Gallagher) would not kill them," according to the report. Call 1 - 800 - GAMBLER, Best Influencer Marketplace for Advertisers, Best Influencer Marketplace for Influencers & Creators, Best Influencer Marketplace for Agents & Agencies, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Naploetana - Chestnut Hill. Navy Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher celebrates after being acquitted of premeditated murder at Naval Base San Diego, July 2, 2019, in San Diego. They also have other texts where he threatens to kill his platoon. These were part of Gallaghers effort to get a SEAL injured or killed so that we would, in his words, make it a great deployment. In the end, Gallagher showed us he wasnt our brother. Members of Navy SEAL Team 7 Alpha Platoon in Mosul, Iraq (Photo courtesy of the Joshua Vriens). Eddie was definitely a pirate.. [57], A limited television series adaptation based on the life of Gallagher is in development by Working Title Television and The New York Times with Will Staples to write. His actions are everything ISIS says we are. Gallagher's accusers painted him as a bloodthirsty warrior who was out of control in Iraq in 2017. Anguish and Anger From the Navy SEALs Who Turned Was your sense that this verdict was a surprise? Eddie Gallagher says SEALs lied in Jason Hull). Apparently, he sent a photograph of the captive's body. Retired SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher sues Navy We should all know who we are fighting, why we are fighting, and the rules that we have to abide by. Well, I guess that's not lighter. Please check your inbox to confirm. For that, he was demoted one rank. If the prosecution is right, the chief likely will spend the rest of his life behind bars. WebEddie Gallagher (Navy SEAL) Edward R. Gallagher (born May 29, 1979) [1] is a retired United States Navy SEAL who was accused of war crimes. He was slated to be awarded a Silver Star during that fateful deployment in Mosul when the We focused on trying to stop our chief from killing civilians, and getting us killed, while still affecting the battlespace and playing within the bounds of our own military and cultural rules. Eddie outing these people and the units they are in might be unprecedented in the SEAL community. [33], After the trial, it was considered possible that Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Corey Scott, the SEAL Medic whose surprise testimony dismantled the prosecution's case, would be prosecuted for perjury; however, Chief of Naval Operations John M. Richardson stripped Navy prosecutors of their authority to charge Scott with perjury. He was re-interviewed about five months later on Oct. 12 by Warpinski, the lead agent working the case. We raise each other up and create a culture of constant improvement and accountability. Gallagher, 40, was acquitted of murder and nearly all related charges in a court martial trial last year. Gallagher, 40, was acquitted of murder and nearly all related charges in a court martial trial last year. [35] On July 2, 2019, they acquitted him on six of the seven original charges but found him guilty of the seventh charge of "wrongfully posing for an unofficial picture with a human casualty". And while press reports suggested Scott could conceivably be charged with perjury, the Navy dropped their investigation into his statements shortly after Gallagher's acquittal. After watching the mini-series The Line, do you believe In an interview with the San Diego Union-Tribune newspaper, one of Gallaghers attorneys, Tim Parlatore, did not specify what his clients future project will be or when it will release but did disclose that it will include more footage from the NCIS interviews and the 2017 deployment. That SO1 was interviewed by NCIS Special Agent Seth Goodwin shortly after the LPO gave his statement. Chief Gallagher was awarded Sailor of the Year for Naval Special Warfare Group One. How did the defense team robot that bit of evidence? [55], In March 2020, David Martin of CBS News interviewed Gallagher, his wife, and his attorney on the CBS program 60 Minutes.[56]. [45] A week earlier, Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer had sent Trump a note asking him not to intervene again. One of the SEALs, a second class petty officer, told investigators that Gallagher failed to exercise the discipline to let tactical situations develop," according to one of the legal filings obtained by Navy Times. Real brothers dont chase medals. He was slated to be awarded a Silver Star during that fateful deployment in Mosul when the
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