Stephen larose sask biography

Chief Warrant Officer Stephen LaRose, an esteemed Marine Corps weapons specialist, recently faced a court-martial at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia.

He received a reprimand for making a false official statement and for conduct unbecoming of an officer.

However, the charges related to unauthorized absence, akin to being absent without leave (AWOL), were dismissed early in the proceedings.

Background of the Case

LaRose, a decorated Marine with two Bronze Stars and a history with the Close Combat Lethality Task Force under former Secretary Jim Mattis, was confronted with a total of 15 allegations regarding his conduct from 2022 to 2023.

The inquiry began after an anonymous tip directed to the Marine Corps Inspector General raised concerns about his behavior during that time.

Over the course of a three-day trial, a jury composed of eight officers deliberated for about four hours before finding LaRose guilty on three counts.

These counts involved the improper use of offici