No one disputes that the Navy shares blame for the loss of the USS Bonhomme Richard, the $1.2 billion amphibious assault ship that was consumed by flames in San Diego
Prosecutors say the young sailor was vengeful about failing to become a Navy SEAL, so he ignited the ship to send a message. Defense lawyers say the Navy has.
This post has been updated with additional details. NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, Calif. A military judge today acquitted a young sailor accused by the Navy of setting a 2020 fire that ultimately destroyed an amphibious warship as it neared completion of a major modernization and overhaul. Capt. Derek Butler’s findings – not guilty of […]
A 21-year-old sailor was acquitted at a military court-martial Friday morning on charges accusing him of setting the devastating 2020 fire on the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard.
Prosecutors say the sailor was angry and vengeful about failing to become a Navy SEAL and being assigned to deck duty, so he ignited the ship to send a message.