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Navy SEAL wins appeal of sentence in soldier’s hazing death

A military appeals court has ordered a new sentencing hearing for a U.S. Navy SEAL who got 10 years in prison for his role in the hazing death.

3 months ago

Appeals court sets aside SEAL’s sentence in Green Beret’s hazing death

Now, he’ll likely receive a rehearing that could change the outcome of his case.

By Hope Hodge Seck

3 months ago

Lawyer: Marine played minor role in soldier's hazing death

Madera-Rodriguez is the only one of the four accused men to plead not guilty.

20 months ago

Navy SEAL arraigned on murder charges in death of Green Beret

Out of the four men charged in connection to the death of Staff Sgt. Logan J. Melgar, Navy Chief Special Tony E. DeDolph was the latest arraigned on charges of conspiracy, assault, obstruction of justice, burglary, involuntary manslaughter, hazing and felony murder.

3 years ago

Navy SEAL scheduled to plead guilty in strangling death of Army Green Beret staff sergeant

Three defendants remain in the case. At least one is also negotiating a plea deal.

4 years ago

Marine Raiders facing murder charges had deeper involvement in Green Beret’s death than previously reported

Four special operators face the same charges related to the death, but one of the defendants has been identified as having held the Army staff sergeant in the chokehold that killed him.

4 years ago

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