edward gallagher

Edward Gallagher, Pardoned by Trump, Called ‘Evil’ by Navy SEALs

The Associated Press Dec 28, 2019 Leaked videos of interviews with SEALs paint a picture of their former platoon leader as “perfectly OK with killing anybody that was moving.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Navy Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher.

America Will Never Live Down Trump’s War Crime Pardons

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Nov 21, 2019 Not only do they encourage military indiscipline and stain the country’s reputation, but they are guaranteed to make us all less safe. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Putting the Warriors on Terror on Trial

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jul 3, 2019 Aggressive, highly trained and hypermasculine Navy SEALs should not be used as the go-to tool for waging global imperial war. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Navy SEAL Court-Martial Witness Could Face Perjury Charges

JULIE WATSON and CHRISTOPHER WEBER / The Associated Press Jun 26, 2019 Corey Scott could be charged with lying under oath after testifying that he—and not fellow SEAL Edward Gallagher—killed a prisoner in Iraq. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Key Witness in Navy SEAL Case Stuns Court by Taking Blame

JULIE WATSON AND BRIAN MELLEY / The Associated Press Jun 21, 2019 The twist illlustrates the challenges of prosecuting war crimes cases, especially those involving members of the secretive special forces. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Whitewashing War Crimes Has Become the American Way

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jun 6, 2019 The government has failed to learn crucial lessons from prior war crimes. The American people will pay the price. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )