Naval Commanders In 2 Deadly Ship Collisions To Be Charged With Negligent Homicide
The U.S. Navy announced Tuesday that the commanding officers of two vessels involved in separate collisions in the Pacific Ocean last year will face court-martial proceedings and possible criminal charges including negligent homicide.
The statement by Navy spokesman Capt. Greg Hicks says the decision to prosecute the commanders, and several lower-ranking officers as well, was made by Adm. Frank Caldwell.
[...] In the case of the USS Fitzgerald, the commander, two lieutenants and one lieutenant junior grade face possible charges of dereliction of duty, hazarding a vessel and negligent homicide.
The commander of the USS John S. McCain will face possible charges of dereliction of duty, hazarding a vessel and negligent homicide. A chief petty officer also faces one possible charge of dereliction of duty.
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(Score: 3, Insightful) by bob_super on Wednesday January 17 2018, @06:36PM (1 child)
Don't worry, he'll just get his bonus, cash his golden parachute and stock, and someone else will clean up the mess ...
What ? We haven't privatized Navy ships yet ?
(Score: 5, Interesting) by frojack on Wednesday January 17 2018, @07:20PM
No, we certainly haven't.
The Navy takes this shit extremely seriously, running aground with no serious damage is a career ending fuckup.
Collisions at sea, in this day and age are grounds for for court marshal, and end of career.
When people die, this could keep these guys in prison for a long long time.
There's always a B team, and a C team, and sometimes a D team. But its always the A team's fault if the B team can't handle their jobs.
No, you are mistaken. I've always had this sig.