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Sailor being investigated for arson on U.S. warship that caught fire, official says |
2020-08-27 |
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A United States Navy sailor is under investigation for possible arson aboard a warship that caught fire last month and injured dozens of people, a U.S. defense official told Reuters on Wednesday. More than 60 people, including about 40 sailors, were treated for minor injuries during the four days of firefighting from land, air and sea when the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard caught fire while it was docked in San Diego. The Bonhomme Richard, whose size ranks second in the U.S. Navy fleet to that of an aircraft carrier, sustained severe damage from the flames, leaving the ship listing to the starboard side, its superstructure collapsed and melted. The defense official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said that Navy and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) officials were investigating a sailor, who was being questioned. No one has been charged or arrested so far, the official added. The Navy declined to comment on an ongoing investigation. "We have nothing to announce at this time," a Navy statement said. |
Posted by:Besoeker |
#9 Spencer Rapone's cousin? |
Posted by: Ebboling Platypus9124 2020-08-27 14:27 |
#8 The biggest reason why the US is still the preeminent power in the world is the Navy, its control of the seas and its guarantee of passage and trade. Based on the what's been happening the last few years, there's a massive cleanup job that needs to be done in the service. |
Posted by: charger 2020-08-27 13:20 |
#7 Just an early Floyd / Kenosha peaceful protester - nothing to see here. |
Posted by: CrazyFool 2020-08-27 10:05 |
#6 US Navy cops investigate a sailor for arson aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard that gutted $761M amphibious warship and left 68 firefighters injured |
Posted by: Skidmark 2020-08-27 10:03 |
#5 He's an AFG translator? |
Posted by: Skidmark 2020-08-27 10:03 |
#4 /\ Doubtful 3dc. I suspect another entitlement group is involved, one that DoD now enthusiastically embraces. Just a guess. |
Posted by: Besoeker 2020-08-27 06:13 |
#3 So is the sailor perchance Antifa or BLM? |
Posted by: 3dc 2020-08-27 06:06 |
#2 ...Word from the Herd is: *They've had video of someone from the beginning. *NIS is dotting every I and crossing every T. Their inability to actually prosecute anyone with any competence is coming back to haunt them, and they have been taking their time. We'll see. Mike |
Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2020-08-27 05:08 |
#1 |
Posted by: Besoeker 2020-08-27 00:13 |