The person who used to be in the Navy, Robert O’Neill, is now in trouble because he’s been accused of hurting someone and getting too drunk in public. There are a few important things you should know about him, especially his role in the mission against Osama bin Laden.
Robert J. O’Neill, aged 47, got arrested on Wednesday in Texas by the Frisco police. He was taken into custody due to allegations of causing harm to someone and behaving disorderly in public because of alcohol. Despite the charges, O’Neill, who used to be a Navy SEAL, was let go on the very same day after paying a bond of $3,500. The charges against him were a Class A misdemeanour for hurting someone and a Class C misdemeanour for being intoxicated in public.
List of 10 important things you should know about Robert O’Neill:
| 1 | Robert O’Neill came into the world on April 10, 1976. His parents, Jim and Diane Johnson, welcomed him in Butte, Montana. Now at 47 years old, Robert used to be a Navy SEAL. He’s been married to Jessica Halpins for seven years, and they have two kids together. These kids are from his previous marriage, before he got married to Jessica. |
| 2 | In a discussion with Esquire, O’Neill revealed that he found himself at the recruitment office of the United States Navy after a relationship breakup. Upon enlisting in 19196, he became a member of the Navy SEALS that same year and was assigned to Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S). |
| 3 | Robert, a former member of SEAL Team 6, gained prominence when he claimed responsibility for firing the shots that ended the life of the infamous terrorist Osama Bin Laden during Operation Neptune Spear in 2011. His account of the event was detailed in his 2017 memoir “The Operator,” yet the US government has chosen not to confirm or deny his assertion. |
| 4 | Although Robert played a crucial role in thwarting the most prominent criminal mastermind across the globe, he too found himself involved in certain unlawful activities. As per a report by CBS, he faced arrest due to driving under the influence in Montana, although the allegations were subsequently dismissed. Back in 2020, Delta Airlines barred the soldier who was speaking out, all because he wouldn’t put on a mask. |
| 5 | Sure thing! It’s quite interesting how Robert is a strong supporter of Donald Trump and firmly believes that the former President will definitely make a comeback to the position of power. |
| 6 | He was part of two famous missions. In one, he helped rescue Marcus Luttrell in Afghanistan, and in another, he played a key role in saving Richard Phillips from the Maersk Alabama Hijacking. |
| 7 | These missions were turned into two movies released in 2013: Lone Survivor and Captain Phillips. |
| 8 | In 2017, Robert wrote a book about his own life called ‘The Operator.’ He also worked with Dakota Meyer on a book called ‘The Way Forward,’ which was published by Harper Collins. These projects show that Robert likes writing about his life and enjoys working together with others on books. |
| 9 | He’s been a TV news expert on FOX and Newsmax and runs his own podcast called ‘The Operator’. |
| 10 | While he was serving in the military, he earned two Silver Stars, four Bronze Star Medals, three Presidential Unit Citations, and many other awards to his name. |