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  • Navy sailor found not guilty of setting fire that destroyed ship

    09/30/2022 1:24:51 PM PDT · by Red Badger · 45 replies
    UPI ^ | Sept. 30, 2022 | By Matt Bernardini
    (UPI) -- A sailor accused by the Navy of setting fire to and destroying an amphibious assault ship was acquitted Friday by a military judge. Ryan Sawyer Mays, 21, was found not guilty by Capt. Derek Butler of starting the fire that destroyed the $1.2 billion USS Bonhomme Richard. "I am so grateful that this is finally over. It's been a long two years," Mays said outside the court building, flanked by his wife, parents and defense team, according to USNI News. "I've been waiting a long time." The Navy had accused Mays of starting the fire because he was...