The US sailor will be tried or faced with life imprisonment due to the burning "quasi -carrier"

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A fire broke out in the United States "Good Man Richard" amphibious attack ship. (Data map)

Overseas Network, September 20th. According to media such as the New York Post and other media reported on September 19, a sailor of the U.S. Navy was charged with the arson of the amphibious attack ship of the "Good Man Richard" in 2020. He will be this week. Started court trial. If he is charged, he will face life imprisonment.

Ryan Mess was charged with arson. (Video screenshot)

The 21 -year -old US Navy recruits Ryan Mess was charged with fire on July 12, 2020, causing the "Good Man Richard" amphibious attack ship to stop at the San Diego Naval Base at the time and burned for more than 4 days. Prosecutors said that Mess was dissatisfied with the navy because Mess failed to become a member of the Beauty SEALs and was assigned to perform tasks on the deck.

A fire broke out in the United States "Good Man Richard" amphibious attack ship. (Data map)

The trial of Mess's trial at the San Diego Naval Base is expected to last for two weeks, and he faces the allegations of arson and intentionally harming the ship. If the charges are established, Mess will face a lifelong imprisonment. According to the US media, although investigators accused Mess's arson, the US Navy's conclusion in a report in 2021 was that the fire was "unacceptable" and it could be avoided. There are mistakes in communication, fire prevention preparation, equipment maintenance and overall command and control.

The "Good Man Richard" amphibious attack ship is a "quasi -aircraft carrier" with a full -loaded displacement of 40,000 tons. In 1998, it served and rated as many as 1,200. After the fire, the "Good Man Richard" was severely damaged in terms of the overall structure, electrical and machinery. Later, it had to be scrapped, causing billions of dollars to losses the US Navy. In addition, the fire caused 63 injuries, including 40 crew members and 23 civilians. (Overseas network Zhang Ni)

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