A jury found that Gunnery Sgts. Josh Negron and Danny Draher had violated a lawful general order by consuming alcohol while deployed to Iraq. Gunnery Sgts. Josh Negron and Danny Draher were acquitted on charges of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide. “I found a brain that was severely traumatized,” he said, describing the blood, hemorrhaging, bruising and dead tissue. Defense lawyers worked to sow doubt about the prosecution’s theory that former Green Beret Rick Rodriguez died because of his head injury. The two sides differed about whether it looked like the contractor or the Marines instigated the violence. In a trial that started Tuesday, Gunnery Sgts. Daniel Draher and Joshua Negron are facing charges that include involuntary manslaughter. Gallego spoke with Military Times about possible investigations, spending cuts and his defense policy goals for the new Congress. About 280,000 veterans were unable to find steady employment last month. As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect on the stories most-viewed by Military Times readers throughout the year. By Military Times staff
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