Defense Dept. to investigate Sen. Kelly for allegedly telling service members to defy illegal orders

Investigation and Allegations - The Defense Department is investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for serious allegations of misconduct related to a video encouraging military and intelligence community members to defy illegal orders from the Trump administration [1] - The investigation focuses on Kelly because he is a retired Navy captain and subject to recall, unlike other Democratic lawmakers in the video who didn't retire from the military as senior officers [2][3] Potential Charges and Legal Considerations - If evidence warrants, Kelly could be brought back onto active duty and charged under the Uniform Court of Military Justice for disobedience, potentially carrying jail time [4][5] - The core issue revolves around the legality of orders, as individuals take an oath not to follow illegal orders, potentially aligning Kelly's actions with existing law [5][6] - Secretary of Defense Pete Hgse criticized the video as undermining good order and discipline, suggesting potential charges related to this aspect [6][7] - Referencing the Nuremberg trials, the report highlights the historical precedent that following orders is not a valid defense if those orders are illegal [8]