A 1950 law kept a Williamsburg soldier’s family from suing the military. They say it’s time for change

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Content warning: Some details in this story may be disturbing.

13 months after their son, 1st Lt. Zachary Galli, died in a military training exercise, Michael and Gail Galli finally got answers from the Army.

The Army’s own investigation report revealed incomplete inspection and hazard reports. It stated the lock securing the door on the elevator shaft where Galli fell was missing, contrary to the most recent inspection…

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