--- title: "2nd Navy SEAL Charged Over Alleged Killing Of Detained ISIS Fighter" date: "2018-10-23" modified: "2018-10-23" authors: - name: "Paul Szoldra" job_title: "Editor" link: "https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/paul-szoldra.md" url: "https://taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-seal-charged-isis-fighter/" categories: - "News" tags: - "death" - "ISIS" --- # 2nd Navy SEAL Charged Over Alleged Killing Of Detained ISIS Fighter ![]() A second Navy SEAL has been arrested and charged over the alleged execution in 2017 of an ISIS detainee in Mosul, Iraq. - Lt. Jacob "Jake" Portier is accused of dereliction of duty amid allegations that he helped cover up "a string of war crimes" committed by Chief Edward Gallagher, [authorities told Navy Times.]() - Gallagher was arrested on Sep. 11 and is being held in the Miramar Brig over accusations he used a knife to execute a wounded ISIS fighter. He faces an Article 32 hearing on Nov. 14 in San Diego. - Authorities contend that Portier, who was Gallagher's platoon leader and not present during the alleged war crimes, may have not properly reported the allegations up the chain of command. - However, Portier's attorney Jeremiah Sullivan told the Times that after a lead petty officer told the officer of the allegations, they were forwarded up the chain and "Lt. Portier went so far to seek legal advice from the Naval Special Warfare Group ONE Staff Judge Advocate who stated they needed a sworn statement before they could investigate." - Task & Purpose previously reported that Gallagher had been charged with premeditated murder and aggravated assault — the latter stemming from alleged shootings of noncombatants. - Gallagher's charge sheet, obtained by Navy Times, also alleges the SEAL posed for a photograph next to the ISIS fighter's body, operated an aerial drone next to it to "complete his reenlistment ceremony next to a human casualty," abused a controlled substance, and obstructed justice by trying to discourage other members of his unit from reporting his actions in Iraq. - Read the [full story at Navy Times \>]() ![]() ## Author Paul Szoldra was the Editor in Chief of Task & Purpose from October 2018 until August 2022. Since joining T&P, he has led a talented team of writers, editors, and creators who produce military journalism reaching millions of readers each month. He also founded and edits [Duffel Blog](), a popular satirical newsletter for the military. Before becoming a journalist in 2013, he served as a Marine infantryman in Afghanistan, Korea, and other areas of the Pacific. His eyes still go up every time a helicopter from Camp Pendleton flies over his office in Southern California. ### Author social links [Twitter]() [LinkedIn]() [Facebook]() [Instagram]() ## More - [Navy SEAL Officer To Be Arraigned In Connection To Killing Of Unarmed ISIS Fighter]() - [EXCLUSIVE: Video, Leaked Documents Cast Doubt On Navy SEAL Allegedly Stabbing ISIS Fighter]() - [Helmet camera footage clears Navy SEAL accused of killing ISIS fighter, lawyer claims]() - [Navy drops all charges against Eddie Gallagher’s platoon commander]() - [Trial for Navy SEAL who was Eddie Gallagher’s commanding officer set to begin in September]() - [SEAL Officer Accused Of Covering Up War Crimes Heads To Court-Martial]() - [Reenlisting Next To An Enemy Corpse Isn’t A War Crime, Navy Judge Rules]() - [Trial of Navy SEAL accused of murder delayed by 3 months]()