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Sep 3, 2019 criminal law reckless imprudence probable cause ombudsman mamasapano criminal negligence

Mamasapano Tragedy: Determining Liability in Complex Military Operations

The Supreme Court clarifies the standards for determining criminal negligence and probable cause in the Mamasapano tragedy, addressing command responsibility and intervening causes.