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The decorated top gun pilot s ship command is not only over but his entire career. his profound lack of good judgment and professionalism, while previously serving as executive officer in enterprise, calls into question his character and undermines his credibility to continue to serve effectively in command. reporter: the exceptionally poor judgment was on display aboard the uss enterprise from 2006 through 2007, showing sexually suggestive scenes, extreme toilet humor, and anti-gay jokes. i got a great idea, let s ask checkmates about being gay. that s not a very good idea, is it? reporter: honors boss now says he has seen all the videos. as naval officers we are held, indeed we must be held, to higher standards of performance and conduct. reporter: captain honors, who seemed to love the camera on ....
Have lost confidence in his ability to lead effectively. to commander enterprise. he is being held accountable for poor judgment and inappropriate action repeatedly demonstrated in the videos. captain honors was permanently released had repeated instapeses of gay bashing. a facebook page swelled from 1400 friends yesterday to 10,000 and counting today. among those voicing support, navy captain robert marcott says the ship were assured they were in front of the tv for movieight and they couldn t wait for it. it s a waste to lose a leader like captain honors. the navy knew about this for years but only came forward when it was broadcast on television. the investigation continues what senior officers knew ....
Board ship hi, there oh, don t, come on. reporter: closed the door on a local station seeking comment. but the navy s biggest challenge now may be morale. thousands of sailors on the enterprise will now have a new captain as they head for combat operations. many who have publicly come out in support of captain honors. he s been nothing but great. to everybody on that ship. you bond in that environment, and no doubt a lot of people like that sort of edgy humor. but the fact of the matter is commanders have to set an example to lead with integrity and lead the entire crew. not just those who like your particular brand of humor. reporter: the admiral knows about humor. he was in a profanity-free spoof on comedy central years ago with comedian stephen colbert. a sense of humor can be very effective as a leadership tool. the key is knowing how far you can go. reporter: clearly captain honors crossed way over that line. he is not the only one who may face the end of his ....
Surrendered to authorities last year. an official tells cnn captain honors has been relieved of command of the uss enterprise after the release of the raunchy videos on the navy ship. the clips only went public over the weekend. captain honors and staffers are shown cursing, apparently trying to be funny. welsh exonerated after spending more than 30 years in prison. this morning, this man was cleared by dna tested by charges involving a 1979 rape, robbery and abduction case. he spoke with joe johns last hour. is there any bitterness? what are you feel right now? i m feeling a bit of mixed emotions. i must admit, there is a little anger, but there is also show and the joy oversides the anger. ....
It is 28 minutes after the hour. happening now, president obama arrived back in washington a few hours ago. on his agenda today is signing the food safety bill. the new law overhauls the inspection and oversight of our food. it also gives the food and drug administration new powers to recall suspect products. a federal judge has sentenced a man who helped hijack an airliner to cuba more than 40 years ago to 15 years in prison. luis armando pena soltran returned to the u.s. and surrendered to authorities last year. moments ago the navy officially relieved captain owen honors of command of the uss enterprise after the release of the raunchy videos shot and shown on the ship. he played a prominent role in the videos in 2006 and 2007 but the clips were only made public over the weekend. captain honors and staffers are shown in the videos cursing apparently trying to be funny. time for globetrekking. first up pakistan. the governor of punjab province, ....