Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan's efforts to reopen Niger probe surprise military officials
Five administration and military officials with direct knowledge tell CNN that Shanahan's efforts are designed to possibly open the door to potential criminal charges being brought against those personnel who were involved in the incident.The move is part of an effort to review all the findings related to the Niger probe prior to Shanahan's signing off on any proposed non-criminal punishment for the service members involved.
US special forces train troops in African nation facing twin terror threat"When I came into this role, the recommendation was brought to me that Secretary Mattis had, he had convened a review, and that recommendation was brought to me. I did not find that sufficient, so I convened my own review, so I can ensure from top to bottom, there's the appropriate accountability.
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