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Court Martial: Gallagher Trial, Friday, June 28

Episode Summary

The defense had a star witness testify in favor of Edward Gallagher yesterday in the ongoing war crimes trial of a San Diego Based Navy SEAL. Edward R Gallagher stands accused of killing a wounded ISIS fighter in Iraq by stabbing him in the neck, as well as shooting at civilians multiple times. He has denied all charges and pleaded not guilty. Giorgio Kiryolo says that several SEALs are liars, and that Gallager never stabbed the fighter or shot at civilians. As the defense wraps up its case, the jury will have to decide through hearsay who is telling the truth.

Episode Notes

The defense had a star witness testify in favor of Edward Gallagher yesterday in the ongoing war crimes trial of a San Diego Based Navy SEAL.
Edward R Gallagher stands accused of killing a wounded ISIS fighter in Iraq by stabbing him in the neck, as well as shooting at civilians multiple times.
He has denied all charges and pleaded not guilty.
Giorgio Kiryolo says that several SEALs are liars, and that Gallager never stabbed the fighter or shot at civilians.
As the defense wraps up its case, the jury will have to decide through hearsay who is telling the truth.