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A Cover-Up of the Crime
What makes this story even more troubling is how it was handled by the military and authorities. Despite physical evidence contradicting Billy Lavine’s claim of self-defense, the incident was officially classified as a justified homicide. The military hushed up the case, effectively papering over the truth to shield Lavine, who was a Delta Force operator.
This cover-up underscores a broader pattern of silence and protection within military institutions regarding misconduct among their own, especially when high-profile or sensitive individuals are involved. The decision to dismiss the physical evidence and accept the self-defense story prevented justice from being truly served.