Now, he’ll likely receive a rehearing that could change the outcome of his case. The former Marine Corps recruiter was convicted in the 2000 rape and killing of a 16-year-old waitress. Capt. John Kurtz commanded the amphibious transport dock Somerset at the time of a fatal Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle mishap in 2020. About half of the aircraft studied never reached their annual readiness goal between fiscal 2011 and 2021, despite billions of dollars in investments. More than 100 passengers were stranded midair for two-plus hours after the gondola ride failed. Every year, the non-profit organization provides active duty, reserve, veteran and other military-affiliated personnel the chance to experience Broadway. “I look forward to working with my new Marines and being a face that a little girl can see and envision herself as.” “There was a large swell, the conditions were rough, but I had to help, so I jumped,” Cpl. Robert Farmer said. The charges against Staff Sgt. Steven T. Smiley include one count of negligent homicide. The incident caused “significant burn damage” and was designated as a Class A mishap. Load More