Crime & Justice

Former Gitmo Officer Charged With Obstructing Death Investigation

FALSE STATEMENTS

U.S. Navy Capt. John Nettleton allegedly lied about fighting with a man who was later found dead in Guantanamo Bay.

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A former commanding officer at Guantanamo Bay was charged with obstruction of justice Wednesday after he was accused of lying about a “violent confrontation” he had with a base worker who was later found dead, The Washington Post reports.

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