Employee Admits To Setting Navy Sub Fire To Get Out Of Work Early
A civilian employee set a fire that caused $400 million
in damage to a nuclear-powered submarine because he had anxiety and wanted to
get out of work early, Navy investigators said in a complaint filed Monday.
Casey James Fury, 24, of Portsmouth, N.H., faces up to
life in prison if convicted of two counts of arson in the fire aboard the USS
Miami attack submarine while it was in dry dock May 23 and a second blaze
outside the sub on June 16.
Fury was taking medications for anxiety and depression
and told investigators he set the fires so he could get out of work, according
a seven-page affidavit filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Portland.
If convicted of either charge, Fury could face life
imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000 and be ordered to pay restitution,
officials said. His federal public defender, David Beneman, declined to
comment. A court appearance was set for Monday afternoon.
Comments
Post a Comment