Prosecutors want first trial delayed in Navy SEAL3 cases paper says
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 10:51AM Commentary by Kay B. Day
NORFOLK (July 18, 2009) U.S. Navy SEALS conduct a fast-rope insertion demonstration from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter into the Chesapeake Bay during a capabilities exercise at Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek. The Naval Special Warfare community displayed its capabilities during the 40th UDT-SEAL East Coast Reunion celebrations. Events are planned throughout the weekend to honor UDT/SEAL history, heritage, and families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua T. Rodriguez/Released) The Virginian-Pilot said government lawyers are asking for a delay in the first trial scheduled for the Navy SEAL3. Petty Officer 1st Class Julio Huertas Jr.’s court-martial is set for Monday, Jan. 11, in Norfolk. Huertas is charged with dereliction of duty because the government alleges he did not keep the detainee safe. He is also charged with giving a false statement to authorities in response to questions about alleged minor injuries to the detainee.
The paper reported, “His civilian attorney, Monica Lombardi, said government lawyers have asked to reschedule the trial for March 29, which she opposes.”
Lombardi has asked for more information about accusations against Huertas. Lombardi had also asked for additional information when The US Report corresponded with her by email in early December.
The US Report located the charge sheets with general details of allegations against SO2 Jonathan E. Keefe, SO2 Matthew V. McCabe and SO1 Julio A. Huertas by following a link posted at the military justice website CAAFlog.
