NEW: Navy files charges against a sailor in connection with the fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego last July.
Four hundred sailors have rotated on and off the USS Bonhomme Richard every 15 minutes as they battle the blaze, while helicopters drop water on the burning ship.in connection with the fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego last July, the service announced Thursday.
"Evidence collected during the investigation is sufficient to direct a preliminary hearing in accordance with due process under the military justice system. The Sailor was a member of Bonhomme Richard’s crew at the time and is accused of starting the fire," 3rd Fleet spokesperson Cmdr. Sean Robertson said in a statement.Boats combat a fire on board the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard at Naval Base San Diego, July 12, 2020.
Vice Adm. Steve Koehler, the 3rd Fleet commander, is considering court-martial charges, according to the statement. The admiral has set a preliminary hearing before any trial proceedings,"including whether or not there is probable cause to believe an offense has been committed and to offer a recommendation as to the disposition of the case," Robertson said.
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