Latest "Unlawful Command Influence" stories

3rd ‘MARSOC 3’ defendant’s case goes before top military appeals court

“More than just legal questions, I think we heard some anger from the judges,” said a lawyer for Chief Petty Officer Eric Gilmet.

By Irene Loewenson

8 months ago

Top military appeals court to review Bergdahl case for interference by Trump and McCain

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces has agreed to consider Bowe Bergdahl's arguments on unlawful command influence.

By Patricia Kime

4 years ago

Sexting, salacious snapshots: Inside SEAL Team 6′s spoofing scandal

It's the latest imbroglio to embarrass the SEALs, the elite special operators once lauded as “silent professionals” who eschewed the shenanigans that snagged headlines.

By Mark D. Faram and Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

Bowe Bergdahl loses unlawful command influence appeal based on Trump tweets

The court affirmed Bergdahl’s guilty plea and previous sentence, but one judge dissented.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

Navy judge won’t dismiss SEAL war crimes case but sanctions prosecutors

Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher, 40, is charged with premeditated murder and other crimes allegedly committed in Iraq in 2017.

By Carl Prine

4 years ago

UCMJ crackdown: Why Mattis thinks commanders have gone soft on misconduct

After years of decline in the use of the UCMJ, the defense secretary is warning today's commanders that being soft on misconduct can create readiness problems.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago