Naval officer not prosecuted for using illegal chips

A high-ranking naval officer will not be prosecuted for allegedly using counterfeit gambling chips while playing poker at an Iowa casino.
Iowa gaming officials said they would not bring charges against Vice Admiral Tim Giardina, the deputy commander at U.S. Strategic Command, located at Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha, Nebraska.
However, Giardina could still face federal charges since he is under investigation, not only on the gambling accusations but also on two other “troubling incidents.”
County officials said Giardina’s lack of a criminal record coupled with his distinguished service to the country was taken into consideration in the decision not to prosecute.

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