A Navy SEAL charged with stabbing to death a wounded 15-year-old ISIS fighter, along with other war crimes, has been reunited with his wife and son after President Donald Trump interceded on his behalf.
Edward 'Eddie' Gallagher, 39, on Saturday was released from Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar, a military prison in California, and transferred to another Naval facility in the San Diego area.
The move came the same day Trump tweeted: 'In honor of his past service to our Country, Navy Seal #EddieGallagher will soon be moved to less restrictive confinement while he awaits his day in court. Process should move quickly!’
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Reunited: Accused war criminal Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, 39, is pictured hugging his son following his transfer from a brig to another Naval facility
Wife Andrea shared photos showing her sharing a passionate kiss with her jailed husband after the move, which came after President Trump stepped in
Gallagher, pictured with wife and son, was allowed to eat at a Denny's and play golf on the Naval base where he is now being held
Gallagher, who served eight tours of duty in 15 years, is facing charges of premeditated murder and aggravated assault. His trial is scheduled to get under way next month.
He is accused of murdering a teenage Afghan prisoner of war by repeatedly stabbing him in 2017, performing a reenlistment ceremony with a militant's corpse, and firing sniper rounds at civilians during his deployment in Iraq.
Congressman Duncan Hunter, a California Republican who has been championing Gallagher’s case, said on The Brian Kilmeade Show this week that following his transfer from the brig, the jailed serviceman was allowed to meet with his wife and son, enjoy a meal at a Denny's and play golf on the driving range on the Naval base, reported Fox News.
Gallagher's wife, Andrea, on Wednesday posted an update on the Facebook page 'Free Eddie Gallagher - Navy SEAL Chief,' expressing gratitude to Trump for exercising 'true leadership in granting us time together as we fight the battle of our lives against false charges.'
Gallagher is facing charges of premeditated murder and aggravated assault for, among other things, allegedly knifing to death 15-year-old prisoner of war. His trial is in May
Last week, a group of House Republicans sent a letter to the Secretary of the Navy raising concerns about Gallagher's treatment
Andrea Gallagher, however, lamented that
