Second strike on alleged drug boat was "war crime," says former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta
Second strike on alleged drug boat was "war crime," says former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta
The White House said that a U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat in September included more than one strike on the vessel, seemingly confirming a Washington Post report that the U.S. targeted the boat for a second time to take out survivors of the initial attack. Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta discussed the strikes with “CBS Evening News” co-anchor John Dickerson.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article reports on Leon Panetta's statement that a second strike on an alleged drug boat could be a war crime. The article accurately reflects Panetta's statement, but the context and details of the incident require further investigation to determine the full accuracy. The bias leans towards highlighting a potentially controversial statement from a former defense secretary.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: A U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat in September included more than one strike on the vessel.
- Verification Source #0: The article states that the White House seemingly confirmed a Washington Post report that the U.S. targeted the boat for a second time to take out survivors of the initial attack.
- Assessment: Supported by the article itself, pending verification of the Washington Post report and White House confirmation.
- Claim: Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the second strike on the alleged drug boat was a war crime.
- Verification Source #1: Source 1 mentions: 'Ex-Defense chief Panetta says he doesn't 'think there's any question' second strike was war crime.'
- Verification Source #3: Source 3 states: 'Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Monday he doesn't ... second U.S. strike on an alleged Caribbean drug boat was a war crime.'
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources (1 and 3).
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: 'Ex-Defense chief Panetta says he doesn't 'think there's any question' second strike was war crime.'
- Source 3: 'Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Monday he doesn't ... second U.S. strike on an alleged Caribbean drug boat was a war crime.'