Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill who ‘killed’ Osama bin Laden celebrates wedding anniversary days after arrest

Robert O’Neill faces Class A misdemeanour charge of assault causing bodily injury and a Class C misdemeanour charge of public intoxication

Published on: Aug 28, 2023, 13:24:06 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Former Navy SEAL Robert J. O’Neill celebrated his wedding anniversary on social media, days after being arrested in Texas. The 47-year-old has maintained that he killedOsama bin Laden. He reportedly facesClass A misdemeanour charge of assault causing bodily injury and a Class C misdemeanour charge of public intoxication. Only the assault charge, however, is listed in jail records. He was booked into jail in Collin County and later released on $3,500 bond, the Daily Mail reported.

Robert J. O’Neill shared a series of photos with his wife on social media, writing, “Thank you for putting up with me!” (mchooyah/Instagram)

Sharing a series of pictures with his wifeJessica O'Neill, Robert wrote, “Happy Anniversary @jessicalynneoneill Thank you for putting up with me! I love you.” Some Instagram users mocked him in the comment section, with one of them saying, “No better way to celebrate an anniversary than going to jail. You absolute legend.”

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Robert told Esquire in a 2013 interview that he had killed Laden during Operation Neptune Spear in May 2011. He even recounted the story in his memoir, ‘The Operator.’ However, the US government neither confirmed nor denied his claims. At the time, many other special forces personnel protested Robert’s violation of "a code of silence that forbids them from publicly taking credit for their actions."

Rear Admiral Brian L. Losey and Force Master Chief Michael Magaraci encouraged all Navy SEALs to abide by the rule. They said, “At Naval Special Warfare's core is the SEAL ethos […] A critical tenant [sic] of our ethos is 'I do not advertise the nature of my work, nor seek recognition for my actions.' Our ethos is a life-long commitment and obligation, both in and out of the service. Violators of our ethos are neither teammates in good standing, nor teammates who represent Naval Special Warfare."

Robert was previously reportedly banned by Delta Airlines for refusing to wear a mask in 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Authorities busted him for driving drunk in Montana in 2016, but prosecutors later dropped the charges. Notably, Robert backed Armed Forces Brewing Co., a Virginia microbrewery that came into being amid the Bud Light controversy. Budlight’s sponsorship of LGBTQ influencerDylan Mulvaney had stirred up a huge debate.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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