It noted that the "official investigation has already resulted in the removal of Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Chessani, the commanding officer, and Captain Luke McConnell and Captain James Kimber, two company commanders, from their duties.
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On March 9, a criminal investigation was launched, led by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, to determine if the troops deliberately targeted Iraqi civilians.
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First Lieutenant Andrew Grayson was charged with obstruction of justice, dereliction of duty, and making a false statement, while Captain Randy Stone and Captain Lucas McConnell were charged with dereliction of duty.
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Family, friends, defense lawyers and conservative talk radio host Michael Savage have openly criticized the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) for its role in this case.
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A second investigation, headed by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, looked into the criminal aspects of the incident.
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