Former Marine Daniel Penny Acquitted in Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely

Former Marine Daniel Penny Acquitted in Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely

In a case that has gripped New York City and the nation for several months, former Marine Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man, following a subway altercation in May 2023. The incident, captured on video, ignited intense debates over public safety, mental health, […]

SOFREP World Exclusive: The Benghazi Mortar Team’s Identities Revealed For the First Time

SOFREP World Exclusive: The Benghazi Mortar Team’s Identities Revealed For the First Time

We disclose the identities of the ten cold-blooded assailants from the Ali Hassan al-Jaber Cell, who, under the sinister banner of the Rafallah al-Sahati Brigade, orchestrated the lethal mortar attack on the CIA Annex in Benghazi on the black dawn of September 12, 2012, with a hope to unmask the shadows and inch closer to the realm of retribution for our fallen brothers.

A coast-to-coast protest in support of justice for Marine Raiders

A coast-to-coast protest in support of justice for Marine Raiders

In a season of peaceful protests and angry riots erupting across the country and in parts of the world in response to the death of George Floyd, one man was quietly taking action for a different cause in a different way. He decided to bring light to a dark corner in our society by taking […]

The other side: A review of ethical misconduct in the military legal system

The other side: A review of ethical misconduct in the military legal system

Military commanders are responsible for maintaining discipline in their unit. Bestowed absolute power over their subordinates, by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), they have the final say during criminal cases, even if they have no legal experience. By the mid-twentieth century, Americans who served in the armed forces protested against an unfair military […]

What the 2020 Raider Ride means to this former operator

What the 2020 Raider Ride means to this former operator

Editor’s note: The author is a former Marine Raider and Scout Sniper. He wrote this in support of his MARSOC brothers who have been wrongfully charged with manslaughter. Please read and support their cause. “Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream” –MLK Jr Quoting Amos Please bear with me a […]

Hero or villain: Why does Kaepernick have to be one or the other? (Part I)

Hero or villain: Why does Kaepernick have to be one or the other? (Part I)

Colin Kaepernick is back under the microscope now that he is the face of Nike’s new “Just Do It” ad campaign. Just as when he initially chose not to stand during the national anthem, he remains an unnecessarily polarizing figure. To some, he is a martyr for social justice; to others, he is an ungrateful […]

’12 Angry Men’ and critical reflections

’12 Angry Men’ and critical reflections

If you haven’t seen the movie, don’t spoil it here — watch it first, then come back. “12 Angry Men” is a classic film that gets played in schools, universities and is referenced in articles regarding argument, the death penalty, our justice system, and/or race and class. Part of its fame is rooted in the […]

US may send ISIS fighter to foreign country to face trial

US may send ISIS fighter to foreign country to face trial

An American Islamic State militant that was captured by the Syrian Democratic Forces last year and is currently being held in Iraq by the United States military. He has a dual U.S./Saudi Arabian citizenship but will most likely not face a trial stateside. Court documents that had previously been redacted were unsealed this week disclosing […]