SAN DIEGO — Seasoned combat veterans who described losing comrades and taking war prisoners were questioned Monday as possible jurors in the trial of a decorated Navy SEAL charged with killing a wounded Islamic State captive in Iraq. ADVERTISEMENTA jury is likely to be seated Tuesday and opening statements presented, defense lawyer Tim Parlatore said outside court. Seven Marines, including one woman who is a major, four sailors and one Navy SEAL were seated in the jury box Monday, given copies of the charges and asked a series of questions about the case. Each said they thought it possible that Navy SEALs could lie and that they could turn in a comrade on false allegations. READ: Judge cuts penalty facing Navy SEAL, cites email intrusionADVERTISEMENTGallagher has been treated for a brain injury after serving eight tours of duty.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 18, 2019 02:15 UTC