Former New Jersey Superior Court Judge Andrew Napolitano has branded the decision of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth a potential war crime if it involved ordering drug boat survivors to be killed. Speaking on “National Report,” Napolitano argued that such an action lacks legal basis.
“While the White House maintains its position regarding lawful conduct, I believe there is no such law authorizing these murders,” stated Napolitano. The remarks come despite his past collaboration with Mr. Hegseth at Fox News for nearly a decade.
Napolitano’s analysis suggests that international and domestic laws require rescuing survivors in drug interdiction situations rather than killing them. He further insisted that individuals involved in the alleged act should face military prosecution or even court-martial proceedings.
The controversy arises amidst ongoing investigations by the House Oversight Committee, which has intensified following recent whistleblower reports concerning these matters. However, no specific names were mentioned regarding congressional probes due to omissions in the provided text.
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