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Experts say Pentagon faces roadblocks to severely punishing service members for disparaging Charlie Kirk
Pentagon suspends multiple service members for social media posts celebrating Charlie Kirk's killing amid ongoing legal debates on military discipline versus free speech rights.
- On Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, along with the leaders of the Army, Air Force, and Navy, assured that disciplinary measures would be taken against service members who posted content mocking or celebrating Charlie Kirk's death.
- This response followed social media posts by troops critical of Kirk and calls tagging Pentagon officials to fire those involved amid unclear numbers of suspensions and investigations.
- At least one Marine was relieved, an Army officer suspended, and others face investigations while legal experts and officials debate the applicability of Articles 133 and 134 of the UCMJ.
- Retired colonel Don Christensen noted service members could be removed from jobs but lack clear legal grounds for prosecution, warning that officials’ comments risk unlawful command influence.
- These developments show strong disciplinary intent but also highlight tensions between military order and First Amendment protections complicating severe punishments for such posts.
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Experts say Pentagon faces roadblocks to severely punishing service members for disparaging Charlie Kirk
As multiple service members are facing investigation or suspension for posts on social media critical of Charlie Kirk, experts told CNN there are legal roadblocks to the military actually taking significant action against them.
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