URGENT UPDATE: Conservative lawyers have reacted strongly to comments made by Pete Hegseth, suggesting his defense regarding a controversial military operation could amount to an admission of guilt. This explosive revelation comes on the heels of a Washington Post report detailing Hegseth’s alleged orders to execute two survivors of a drug vessel bombing.
Legal experts are questioning the legality of these actions, with former prosecutor Andrew McCarthy stating that Hegseth’s justification “makes no legal sense.” Observers are raising critical concerns about whether these actions could be classified as murder or even a war crime.
In a scathing analysis released late Saturday night, McCarthy emphasized, “If this happened as described, it was, at best, a war crime under federal law.” He pointed out that the attacks on these suspected drug boats occurred without congressional authorization and under circumstances where the operators posed no military threat to the United States.
The operation, reportedly executed by SEAL Team 6 and directed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina by Admiral Frank M. ‘Mitch’ Bradley, has been scrutinized for its legality. McCarthy argued that even if one accepts the claim that the boat operators were combatants, it remains unlawful to intentionally kill those who are incapacitated or unable to fight.
“Neither Hegseth’s statement nor the explanation attributed to Bradley… makes legal sense,” McCarthy asserted. He further criticized the rationale behind the operation, stating that lethal force is prohibited under specific circumstances, rendering Hegseth’s defense insufficient.
In a show of solidarity, conservative attorney George Conway echoed McCarthy’s sentiments, declaring Hegseth’s comments as a “confession” to grave crimes.
This situation has escalated quickly, as public and legal scrutiny intensifies over military conduct in the wake of this incident. Observers are calling for accountability and further investigation into the actions of military leaders involved.
As the fallout continues, experts urge that the implications of these revelations could have far-reaching consequences on military and legal standards. The legal community is on high alert as the situation develops, with many advocating for a thorough examination of military protocols and the adherence to the laws of war.
Stay tuned for more updates on this breaking story as it continues to unfold.
