FOX News: Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher sentenced to reduced rank, partial pay, after being cleared of murder charges
Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher will have his rank reduced and is sentenced to four months of confinement, which he has already served, for posing with the body of a dead Islamic State fighter, the San Diego jury decided Wednesday.
Gallagher's attorney confirmed to Fox News that he will retire from the U.S. Navy when he becomes eligible in about three weeks as he hits his 20 years of service.
The SEAL was found not guilty Tuesday on six of the most serious counts he was facing, including premeditated murder, willfully discharging a firearm to endanger human life, retaliation against members of his platoon for reporting his alleged actions, obstruction of justice and the attempted murders of two noncombatants.
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Update #1: Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher sentenced to reduction in rank and partial pay (CNN)
Update #2: Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher busted down one rank after being found guilty of posing for photo with ISIS fighter's body (Business Insider/Task & Purpose)
WNU Editor: As to his future .... US Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher will be retiring from the U.S. Navy when he becomes eligible in about three weeks as he hits his 20 years of service.
