Vriens' testimony also revealed that he had spoken with a reporter about the case, Andrew Dyer of San Diego Union-Tribune, and NCIS Agent Joseph Warpinski, the lead investigator, had sent him photos from their investigation in Iraq that he later shared with others. Did Chief Gallagher kill the terrorist? Parlatore asked. SAN DIEGO (AP) It was called the "The Sewing Circle," an unlikely name for a secret subsect of Navy SEALs. Tell the truth.. Defense attorney Timothy Parlatore shot back that maybe the Real Brotherhood are older guys who dont like you and other SEALs who tell lies.. Vriens testified that he immediately mentioned the incident to his platoon commander, Lt. Jacob Portier, though he did not mention Gallagher. I wont do it around you guys anymore.. Among the witnesses to testify Friday was Dalton Tolbert, a member of SEAL Team 7 who served with Gallagher in Mosul in 2017. Dille, he said, believed the man was a noncombatant. On Friday Navy SEAL Dalton Tolbert, who served under Gallagher, testified that he did not see the shot in the case of the elderly man but did see blood appear on the mans back before he fell. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. - Graffam, who joined the Navy in 2010 and has been assigned to SEAL Team 7's Alpha Platoon since September 2015, deployed alongside Gallagher to Mosul in 2017, occasionally acting as a spotter for Gallagher when the SEALs were tasked with providing sniper support for Iraqi forces from two towers east of the Tigris River. Follow Task & Purpose on Twitter. The testimony prompted defense attorneys to again call for charges against Gallagher to be dropped, but prosecutors, through a spokesman, said they are still pursing the murder charge. Gallaghers wife, Andrea, told reporters after Thursdays court session ended: Weve been patiently waiting for the truth to come out. Most were granted immunity to protect them from being prosecuted for acts they described on the stand. Tolbert is also said to have messaged other SEALs: 'Somebody fire this p***y a** f*****g judge' and 'This legal process is a joke'. Contact the author here. On Friday, Special Warfare Operator First Class Dalton Tolbert testified that on the day of the alleged stabbing, a group of petty officers first class met together to Of the zig zag pattern, Tolbert said he had "misspoke" then and explained that his testimony on Friday was truthful because he "had more time to remember" what happened. Navy SEAL charged with murder was targeted for being 'old school,' attorney says. No matter the outcome, the court-martial at Naval Base San Diego has provided a rare view into the insular Navy SEAL community and likely will have a long-term impact on one of the militarys most secretive and revered forces. Tolbert is expected to testify on Friday. The lead prosecutor was removed after allegedly tracking the defense teams emails to find a news leak, and the lead investigator acknowledged on the stand making mistakes. Its purpose was even more improbable: a chat forum to discuss alleged war crimes they said their chief, a decorated sniper and medic, committed on a recent tour of duty in Iraq. But Parlatore said he had never heard Scott say he killed the ISIS fighter before. Blood started to pool and I knew it was a square hit in the back." Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSign Up For Our NewslettersSite Map, Copyright 2023, The San Diego Union-Tribune |. Graffam confirmed he said just that. The trial of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher resumed Friday with prosecutors expected to call two Navy SEAL snipers to testify on charges he shot at innocent civilians while he led a SEAL platoon deployment to Iraq in 2017. Former SO1 Dylan Dille, who was also in the south tower that day, This article by Paul Szoldra and Jared Keller, Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Dalton Tolbert, testified last week that he watched an old man die from a sniper shot on Father's Day, 7 Veteran-Friendly Manufacturers That Are Hiring, The 6 Types Of Contractors You Encounter Overseas, Heres How Marines Fared On The New Physical Fitness Test. After plans were discussed about going to the commodore, an investigation was opened and Gallagher was arrested. 'This is not a murder this is a mutiny,' Parlatore charged. The trial also has shown the struggles of military courts in prosecuting alleged war crimes. Blood started to pool and I knew it was a square hit in the back." The Sewing Circle, the WhatsApp group chat, formed among select members of Alpha platoon after they returned to San Diego from their deployment in 2017. Gallagher is accused of murdering a wounded fighter and separately firing on innocent civilians during a deployment to Mosul, Iraq in 2017. He said Scotts testimony was evidence of a shoddy investigation: No investigator, no prosecutor ever asked, What is the cause of death? What we learned is Chief Gallagher is not guilty of murder., Parlatore said he knew to ask Scott further about how the ISIS fighter died after Scott mentioned asphyxiated during testimony earlier. SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Military prosecutors said on Friday they will not drop premeditated murder charges against a U.S. Navy SEAL charged with stabbing to death a teenaged Islamic State militant in Iraq in 2017, despite testimony from another SEAL who claimed to have killed the prisoner. How fitting! However, the immunity agreement covers only truthful testimony, and is void if he is found to have lied under oath. A member of the jury later asked him why he'd feel uncomfortable deploying with Miller and he responded, "I just wouldn't.". A jury of five Marines and two sailors, one a SEAL, will weigh whether Gallagher, on his eighth deployment, went off the rails and fatally stabbed the war prisoner as a kind of trophy kill, or if the boy died from wounds suffered in an airstrike and Gallagher is being falsely accused by junior SEALs trying to permanently oust a platoon chief they hate. During Gallaghers trial, it was revealed that nearly all his platoon members readily posed for photos with the dead militant and watched as Gallagher read his re-enlistment oath near the body in an impromptu ceremony. (Gallagher had deployed to Iraq as part of SEAL Team 7). WebNavy SEAL Dalton Tolbert testimony Listen to the trial audio from the United States Government vs. Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher from The Man In The Arena: From Fighting But he didn't see Gallagher shoot her. He could face life in prison if convicted. Tolbert confirmed in courtroom testimony that he was now assigned to Naval Special Warfare Development Group, a classified unit commonly known as SEAL Team 6. Some of the men called the area Murder Alley. The prosecution accused Scott in court on Thursday of lying to protect Gallagher, and said his testimony contradicted his previous statements to them and the testimony of other SEALs. Did [Tolbert] say he worked with a bunch of people who don't care about killing civilians? Parlatore asked. Parlatore asked. Spotting for Gallagher in the tower that day, Graffam said, he called out the target to him and he fired. Rugh on Thursday. A U.S. Navy SEAL last month pleaded guilty to hazing and assault charges for his role in the 2017 strangulation of a U.S. Army Green Beret in Africa. On Friday, SEAL Team 7'sDalton Tolbert testified that he fired a warning shot at an old man during their 2017 tour and afterwards the man was hit by another shot. Since joining T&P, he has led a talented team of writers, editors, and creators who produce military journalism reaching millions of readers each month. Inside Frogmore Cottage: Plush home Harry and Meghan have been 'evicted' from by King Charles boasts a roomy Sussexes' cheerleader Omid Scobie says Frogmore Cottage was Harry and Meghan's 'one remaining space in UK' A royal princess at Eton? NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO A Navy SEAL sniper on Wednesday contradicted earlier testimony of fellow SEALs who claimed he had fired warning shots to scare away civilian non-combatants before Chief Eddie Gallagher shot them during their 2017 deployment to Mosul, and said he would not want to deploy again with one of the prosecution's star witnesses. Closing arguments are expected Monday. The government will not be dropping premeditated murder charges against Chief Petty Officer Gallagher, despite petty officer Scotts testimony, the Navy said in a statement. On the witness stand, Special Operator Scott minimized the stabbing, saying the chief had stabbed the captive only once, that there was no blood coming from the wound afterward and that the stab wound was not life-threatening. (She) went down on all fours.. Seven SEALs said Gallagher unexpectedly stabbed the prisoner on May 3, 2017, moments after he and the other medics treated the 17-year-old boy. Testimony will resume Friday when two more SEALs Petty Officers First Class Dalton Tolbert and Joshua Vriens are expected to testify. Tolbert said he fired warning shots at him. The medic testified under the protection of a sweeping grant of immunity from the Navy, shielding him not just from criminal prosecution but also from other consequences, like being stripped of his elite assignment with the SEALs or being given a less-than-honorable discharge. Most were granted immunity to protect them from being prosecuted for acts they described on the stand. After Thursdays bombshell revelation, Eddie Gallaghers wife Andrea Gallagher said at a press conference, Weve been patiently waiting for the truth to come out.. In his testimony, Dille said there's a clear line in the sand between both camps of current and former SEALs on what is acceptable behavior in combat. Vriens said he didnt think that from the distance the bullet traveled about 900 meters the bullet would have had the same effect. Two snipers say a decorated Navy SEAL shot a young girl and an old man in Iraq in 2017. Tolbert also reportedly sent a message disparaging the judge in the case as a shady -ss judge. Task & Purpose reported that Tolbert also wrote in the text message thread, what a f-cking joke. Navy SEAL, Joshua Vriens testified Friday that he saw one girl in a group of 12-to-14-year-olds clutch her stomach and fall. But he is ready to fight and kill.. It was something that I heard earlier that stuck out to me Hes a medic. The boy had a collapsed lung and couldn't breathe so Gallagher opened his throat to insert a breathing tube, he testified. Former Capt. He testified that he did not see anything like Dille had described. After plans were discussed about going to the commodore, an investigation was opened and Gallagher was arrested. The defense is expected to call more witnesses in the case, which continues on Thursday. The trial had been delayed when a former prosecutor and Navy investigators were found to have attempted to track defense attorneys emails as part of an investigation into media leaks. He told the court his dream of doing covert operations with Team 6 is likely over now that hes been publicly identified. When asked by Parlatore who Tolbert worked with, Dille acknowledged it was SEAL Team 6. Gallagher, who has pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder stemming from his 2017 tour of duty in Iraq. The chief has pleaded not guilty, and denies all the charges against him. The Prestigious school where Princes William and Harry were educated is EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Prince William's potentially awkward visit to homelessness charity. And Marine Staff Sgt. The company, which invested $100 million in the venture, will compete with San Diegos two big ship-repair companies, General Dynamics-NASSCO and BAE, and smaller Continental Maritime. If convicted of perjury, Special Operator Scott, a SEAL medic, could face up to five years in prison and a dishonorable discharge. A Navy official with knowledge of the case confirmed that the email was authentic and that the military was considering charging Special Operator Scott. (AP Photo/Julie Watson, File), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. A US Navy SEAL last month pleaded guilty to hazing and assault charges for his role in the 2017 strangulation of a US Army Green Beret in Africa. I saw Eddie Gallagher shoot someone who didnt deserve to die, Tolbert said in a text. The man then ran from the river to a nearby building and tried to go inside, but the door was locked, Tolbert said. Another group of SEALs radioed Gallagher's men to tell them they had him and other witnesses testified that the Chief said 'leave him, he's all mine'. Defense attorney Timothy Parlatore shot back that maybe the Real Brotherhood are older guys who dont like you and other SEALs who tell lies.. The comment about not caring whether civilians were killed was significant since Tolbert and others had claimed that they were disturbed by Gallaghers alleged behavior. Prosecutor Navy Lt. Brian John accused Scott his own witness of lying and claimed he was trying to save Eddie by saying he killed the ISIS fighter, especially since he struck an immunity deal with the government. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Weeks before the trial, Tolbert, who was accepted to the famed SEAL Team 6 that killed Osama bin Laden, sent a text urging his teammates to speak up no matter Later, in group texts that were read in court, Tolbert said he often fired warning shots around civilians, not to hit them, but to protect them from Gallagher. Later on the day of the alleged killing, Vriens said he saw photos of the dead militant being viewed by another SEAL on a laptop, who asked Gallagher, "is this the guy? Defense attorney Tim Parlatore said on Thursday the surprising admission from Scott that he had asphyxiated the wounded fighter showed the prosecution never asked about the cause of death and the Navy Criminal Investigation service had gone into the case with minds made up. However Tolbert's testimony could be affected by group texts he sent regarding the trial, which he claims were sent in frustration. Terms of Use / Privacy Policy / Manage Newsletters, - Aaron Rugh, dismissed the lead prosecutor in the case, Navy Cmdr. Lawyer, Tim Parlatore, told a court on Friday that the group wanted to get rid of Chief Special Warfare Operator Eddie Gallagher who is accused of murdering a wounded, teenage ISIS fighter in Mosul, Iraq in 2017 by stabbing him twice in the neck then posing with the corpse. Regarding the stabbing of the ISIS militant, Tolbert said he arrived after the prisoner had died but he later heardGallagher say something to the effect of: 'I thought you guys were cool with it.'. All the forensics show there was no stabbing., Perhaps he saw a movement that wasnt actually a stabbing, Parlatore added. Vriens also claimed to investigators that Gallagher had been "stalking" him, though Parlatore mentioned that both SEAL teammates lived near each other and would normally pass by each others' homes. A jury of five Marines and two sailors, one a SEAL, will weigh whether Gallagher, on his eighth deployment, went off the rails and fatally stabbed the war prisoner as a kind of trophy kill, or if the boy died from wounds sustained in an airstrike and Gallagher is being falsely accused by junior SEALs trying to permanently oust a platoon chief they hate. The case has laid bare challenges among U.S. special forces as the United States increasingly relies on such troops, which make up only 2% of the military yet carry out most of its battles around the globe. Don King, a Navy lawyer serving as the legal adviser to the senior commander who convened the war crimes court-martial. Reporting by Marty Graham; Additional reporting and writing by Dan Whitcomb; Editing by Bill Tarrant, Leslie Adler and Rosalba OBrien. SEALs, it seems to me, have been seeing themselves as God-like on the battlefield, and there is a real danger in taking that view of ones unit or ones self, said Gary Solis, a former military judge and Marine Corps prosecutor who teaches law at Georgetown University. The scandals have prompted a review by the Navys top commanders into the behavior of the special warfare teams. "When you told NCIS over a year ago" that the man stood back up, Parlatore said, "that was another failure of your memory? He went on to describe them as an angry mob of the entire conservative media and former SEALs. ', Asked about Scotts testimony that he did see Gallagher stab the wounded ISIS fighter in the shoulder before he was allegedly asphyxiated, Parlatore indicated his memory could be faulty and noted that there was no blood found on the knife or inside the leather sheath of the knife. WebNavy SEAL Dalton Tolbert testimony Listen to the trial audio from the United States Government vs. Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher from The Man In The Arena: From Fighting ISIS to Fighting for My Freedom, Available Now Giorgio Kirylo said after the militant died that he moved the body to take a cool guy trophy photo with it and saw no stab wounds on his neck. Several weeks ago, the judge, Navy Capt. Photos shown to the court also showed him posing with the boy, holding him up by the head. Navy SEAL accused of murder 'set up' by 'Millennial SEALS' who Aaron Rugh gave him immunity in order to compel his testimony. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Nearly a dozen SEALs have testified over the past two weeks. Weeks before the trial, Tolbert, who was accepted to the famed SEAL Team 6 that killed Osama bin Laden, sent a text urging his teammates to speak up no matter what was at stake. One SEAL claimed that he tried to justify it by calling him 'just an ISIS dirtbag' once he had died. Weeks before the trial, Dalton Tolbert, who was accepted into the famed SEAL Team 6 that killed Osama bin Laden, sent a text urging his teammates to speak up In text messages that were read in court, Special Operator Scott told other SEALs that Chief Gallagher had confronted him about the accusations. People who are okay with war crimes, Dille said. Parlatore also said Tolbert had disparaged defense attorneys and the judge in text messages, though he did not go into specifics. "As soon as I looked at those four girls, I saw the girl in the gray dress clutch her stomach," Vriens said. "I, on the other hand, was confident that the right shot was taken," Graffam said, although he said later under cross-examination that the man was unarmed. The WhatsApp group would eventually lead to formal allegations that Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher fatally stabbed a wounded Islamic State captive in his care and shot civilians in Iraq in 2017. FILE - In this Thursday, May 30, 2019, file photo, Navy Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher leaves a military courtroom on Naval Base San Diego with his wife, Andrea Gallagher, in San Diego. Weeks before the trial, Tolbert, who was accepted to the famed SEAL Team 6 that killed Osama bin Laden, sent a text urging his teammates to speak up no matter He later boasted in a text, got him with my hunting knife. Defense lawyers say it was just a warriors attempt at dark humor. Scott may now face perjury charges and the prosecution plans to continue with the case. Its purpose was even more improbable: A chat forum Giorgio Kirylo said after the militant died that he moved the body to take a cool guy trophy photo with it and saw no stab wounds on his neck. Miller said he told the platoons officer in charge about the stabbing during their tour but that nothing happened. Wife is shocked after husband of 15 years asks for permission to have an affair: 'I don't know what to do', My Daily Horoscope: What does March 2nd hold for MY star sign? Three SEALs testified that while the platoon was deployed in Iraq, they saw Chief Gallagher fire a sniper rifle repeatedly at unarmed civilians, hitting an old man with a white beard and a school-age girl with a flowered hijab. He later boasted in a text, got him with my hunting knife. Defense lawyers say it was just a warriors attempt at dark humor. The Real Brotherhood is people who are OK with war crimes, said Dylan Dille, a former SEAL sniper who testified that Gallagher took shots at civilians from the sniper tower, hitting an old man and a young girl. Conservative media outlets have portrayed Chief Gallagher as a wrongly accused military hero and have given his family and supporters a forum to argue that his accusers are liars and malcontents. Gallaghers lawyers say the group chat was used to orchestrate a smear campaign to bring down their demanding platoon chief. Giorgio Kirylo said after the militant died that he moved the body to take a cool guy trophy photo with it and saw no stab wounds on his neck. 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He also founded and edits Duffel Blog, an influential satirical newsletter for the military. The Sewing Circle, the WhatsApp group chat, formed with a select few members of Alpha platoon after they returned to San Diego from their deployment in 2017. I see an issue with that, Tolbert texted others. Scott said Gallagher did stab the boy in the side. In one picture, hes holding up his knife in one hand and holding the militant by his hair with his other hand. ", The defense team for Gallagher has accused some SEALs of conspiring against him to have him removed from leadership, since they did not like his style and aggressiveness. SAN DIEGO It was called the The Sewing Circle, an unlikely name for a secret subsect of Navy SEALs. As the old man ran away, Tolbert testified Friday, He later boasted in a text, got him with my hunting knife. Defense lawyers say it was just a warriors attempt at dark humor. Vriens was not in the same tower. Seven SEALs said Gallagher unexpectedly stabbed the prisoner on May 3, 2017, moments after he and the other medics treated the 17-year-old boy. It has pitted veterans against each other both inside the courtroom and outside in a fierce debate over brotherhood, morality and loyalty. Special Operator Dalton Tolbert, a sniper who was in Chief Gallaghers platoon in 2017 and is now assigned to SEAL Team Six, testified on Friday that he had witnessed Chief Gallagher shoot an old man who, he said, didnt deserve to die.. "I shot more warning shots to save civilians from Eddie than I ever did at ISIS.". A SEAL troop commander told the court that the allegations, which he took no action on for months, were suspect because they came about as Gallagher was being considered for a Silver Star and a promotion. A U.S. Navy SEAL last month pleaded guilty to hazing and assault charges for his role in the 2017 strangulation of a U.S. Army Green Beret in Africa. Vaccines dont work, masks dont work: Everything government told us about COVID-19 was wrong. When asked whether he would like to serve with Miller again in a SEAL platoon, Graffam said, "I don't feel as confident about it." Thanks for contacting us. The trial continues on Monday. Nearly a dozen SEALs have testified over the past two weeks. This article by Paul Szoldra and Jared Keller originally appeared at Task & Purpose. Gallagher, 40, has pleaded not guilty to the charges. "Did you do this with the specific intent that Eddie be sent to jail before trial?" Other girls ran away while one girl, who was wearing a blue dress, attempted to drag the wounded girl away to safety. The scandals have prompted a review by the Navys top commanders into the behavior of the special warfare teams. I aimed to the side far to the side and fired, he said, He ran from the river bank to a building, but the door was locked, Tolbert said. Once court resumed with the jury present, Parlatore then asked whether Tolbert had ever said in text messages that he was going to burn this motherfucking court room to the ground, a reference to where the trial was taking place at Naval Base San Diego. "There were multiple shots throughout the day," Graffam said. A jury of mostly combat Marines will ultimately decide the fate of the 19-year veteran and Bronze Star recipient charged with murder, attempted murder and conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline for posing with the corpse for photographs. This article by Paul Szoldra originally appeared at Task & Purpose. It has pitted veterans against each other both inside the courtroom and out in a fierce debate over brotherhood, morality and loyalty. The court-martial has provided a rare view into the insular Navy SEAL community and likely will have a long-term impact on one of the militarys most secretive and revered forces. And Marine Staff Sgt. He said the date stuck out in his mind because he thought the man was probably a father. Tolbert said he fired a Who's fucking courtroom is this? 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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