Mississippi jury acquits engineer accused of lying about 2017 military plane crash - AP News

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March 10, 2026
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A Mississippi jury acquitted an engineer accused of lying about a 2017 military plane crash.

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A Mississippi jury has acquitted an engineer accused of lying to federal investigators about a 2017 military plane crash. The engineer faced charges related to allegedly making false statements regarding the C-130 cargo plane crash that killed 16 service members. The verdict concludes a significant legal proceeding stemming from the incident. This acquittal means the individual will not be held criminally liable for the alleged false statements. The outcome may influence ongoing discussions about accountability in military aviation incidents.

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