We'll send you the top local news stories every morning at 8 a.m.Ī group of 40 lawmakers earlier signed a letter to Rear Adm. “I want to thank the President for deciding to move Chief Ghallager to less restrictive confinement while he awaits his day in court.” Get Times of San Diego Daily by Email “This morning, I spoke with President by phone about Navy SEAL #EddieGallagher,” he tweeted. Ralph Norman, who has advocated for Gallagher’s release from pretrial confinement, tweeted Friday he had thanked Trump for the decision to move Gallagher. “Process should move quickly!”Īccording to the online publication The Hill, South Carolina Rep. “In honor of his past service to our Country, Navy Seal #EddieGallagher will soon be moved to less restrictive confinement while he awaits his day in court,” Trump tweeted. President Trump announced Saturday that Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher, who has been charged with war crimes, will soon be moved to “less restrictive confinement” in the Miramar brig. Navy officials did not return messages seeking comment.Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher. “South American criminal illegal aliens are provided with better access to legal representation than our nation’s elite warriors because bureaucratic lawyers in the Navy justice system see this situation as an opportunity to make their name and advance their career.” “If true, it is completely unacceptable and, without hesitation, I will introduce legislation to ensure this situation is not repeated,” Hunter said in his prepared statement. Hunter said that he received reports that the 19-year veteran lacks access to quality medical care, mental health services and legal representation but will continue to probe those allegations. 11 at Camp Pendleton, where he was receiving treatment for a traumatic brain injury incurred in combat overseas.Īuthorities said Friday that a decision will be made next week on whether Gallagher will be released from the brig pending trial. Gallagher has been confined at the Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar in San Diego since his arrest on Sept.
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