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Naval Commanders In 2 Deadly Ship Collisions To Be Charged With Negligent Homicide [npr.org]

The U.S. Navy announced [navy.mil] 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.

Previously: U.S. Navy Destroyer Collides With Container Vessel [soylentnews.org]
10 Sailors Still Missing After U.S. Destroyer Collision With Oil Tanker [soylentnews.org]
Chief of Naval Operations Report on This Summer's Destroyer Collisions [soylentnews.org]

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