Eddie Gallagher trial: The trial of a Navy SEAL is coming to a close. Here’s what you should know

CNN — Closing arguments are expected to begin Monday in the trial of Chief Special Warfare Operator Eddie Gallagher, a Navy SEAL accused of stabbing an ISIS prisoner to death, among other violations of military law. SEAL Special Operations Chief Craig Miller testified he saw Gallagher stab the prisoner “on the right side of his neck, toward the jugular vein.” A forensic pathologist later testified that the stabbing described by the witnesses “could result in massive hemorrhaging into the chest … or death.” He conceded on cross-examination he could not determine the actual cause of death – there was no known autopsy – and made his conclusion based on the information and evidence he was provided, including photos and witness testimony. Next time if I get a prisoner, I’ll do this where you can’t see what happens.” Witnesses say he shot at noncombatants Dille also said that during a sniper mission he saw Gallagher shoot at civilians, including an elderly man and two women in hijabs. Dille testified he heard Gallagher say over the radio, “Oh I thought I missed.” Dalton Tolbert, another witness, said he fired a warning shot at an old man during a sniper mission with Gallagher. Special Operator First Class Corey Scott, a SEAL medic, said that while he’d seen Gallagher stab the prisoner, he was the one who “suffocated” him.