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2026-04-24 -Land of the Free

Army soldier involved in Maduro capture arrested for allegedly using classified intel to win $410K in bets

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-04-24 00:06|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1824 views ] Top

1 US special forces soldier who helped capture Venezuelan President Maduro is ARRESTED for 'placing bet on the raid'

Posted by Skidmark 2026-04-24 00:35|| 2026-04-24 00:35|| Front Page Top

2 Last name "Pelosi"?

Posted by Oregon Dave 2026-04-24 00:50|| 2026-04-24 00:50|| Front Page Top

3 "Our men and women in uniform are trusted with classified information in order to accomplish their mission as safely and effectively as possible and are prohibited from using this highly sensitive information for personal financial gain,"

However, there appears to be no prohibition for congress critters.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-04-24 04:50|| 2026-04-24 04:50|| Front Page Top

4 Are there prop bets available on hostage rescues?

Posted by Super Hose 2026-04-24 06:54|| 2026-04-24 06:54|| Front Page Top

5 I know it isn't exactly how military courts work, but if I could I'd have the jury of his peers - those who found themselves on the shooty side of the operation - decide the verdict; so long as it isn't this global shadow law op going after marquee soldiers.

Posted by swksvolFF 2026-04-24 09:49|| 2026-04-24 09:49|| Front Page Top

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