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Marine veteran sues Justice Department for denying victim’s funds
The Iraq War veteran was originally awarded $20 million after years as an Iranian hostage, but the decision was reversed amid FBI allegations.
By Todd South
Ex-soldier convicted of teen’s ‘82 murder can’t get DNA test
Service members convicted by court-martial don't have the same avenues for post-conviction DNA testing afforded to other prisoners.
Former Green Beret, son, get Japan prison terms for Ghosn escape
Chief Judge Hideo Nirei said the former Green Beret and his son had committed a serious violation of the law, as now there is next to no chance of putting Ghosn on trial.
Ex-command sergeant major accused of desertion amid CID probe into sex assault
The senior enlisted paratrooper faces a second court-martial that includes a new sex assault charge and a desertion charge.
By Davis Winkie
Military leader defends Jan. 6 response as House steps up probes
Lt. Gen. Walter Piatt echoed comments from other senior military leaders about the perception of soldiers being used to secure the election process.
Judge tosses lawsuit from Marine vet who was jailed in Iran
The Court of Federal Claims judge said that the court lacked jurisdiction to overturn decisions of the special master who oversees a special U.S. government victims' fund.
Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks on US personnel draws concern
At least 130 cases across the government are now under investigation, up from several dozen last year, according to a U.S. defense official.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Trump acting Pentagon chief defends military response to Jan. 6 riot at Capitol
Christopher Miller’s testimony will amount to the most thorough explanation of Pentagon actions after months of criticism that it took hours for the National Guard to arrive.
Taliban will likely curtail Afghan women’s rights, intelligence report says
During the Taliban's rule in the 1990s, women were largely confined to their homes, and girls had no access to education.
Court denies former Kirtland Air Force Base priest’s appeal in New Mexico abuse case
Authur Perrault was convicted in April 2019 of six counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact with a minor under 12.
Biden’s gamble: Will pulling troops out of Afghanistan revive extremist threat?
Biden is taking a calculated risk that extremists in Afghanistan can be countered by U.S. and partner forces elsewhere in the region.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press