Aug 22, 2016 ex navy seal to pay millions in damages for writing book on bin laden raid. The book, the operator by former seal robert oneill, recounts the former navy chiefs career spanning 400 missions, though his role with the elite. Dec 24, 2014 former navy seal robert oneill has suggested that he fired the fatal shot that killed osama bin laden. As im sure youve heard by now robert oneill is the navy seals memeber who is personally responsible for killing osama bin laden. Oneill is one of the most highlydecorated combat veterans of our time. Exnavy seal to pay millions in damages for writing book on.
Oneill new york times sunday times best selling author. This book first takes place at navy seal training, where the main character, robert oneill is pushed to his very limits with his peers. Robert oneill is the operator who shot osama bin laden. This is a fascinating and well written story of men doing difficult things from their initial training to missions abroad and the challenges they face with their families, their friends and with their. Robert oneill is a former navy seal best known for claiming to have shot osama bin laden. Navy seal who killed osama bin laden, has a book deal oneills book the operator will be published on april 25 by scriber oneill is pictured above in ramadi. Navy seal who killed osama bin laden to release a book on his decorated military career. Matt bissonnette, a former member of navy seal team 6 who wrote an account of the raid that killed osama bin laden, agreed on friday to forfeit. Robert oneill bio, age, wife, height, net worth, bin laden. Did navy seal robert oneill reveal classified details about. He alone pumped two bullets into osama bin laden, killing the architect of the 911 attacks. Rob oneill, meanwhile, is the unnamed shooter who was credited in numerous.
Us navy seal robert oneill backs off claim that he was bin. He is best known for his claims, made in november 2014, of having fired the head shots that killed osama bin laden during the raid on his abbottabad compound on may 2, 2011. Robert oneills book signing the operator livesigning. The decision of oneill to go public and speak at length will prompt fresh examination of that version of events, in which the seal said that the shooter, now known to be oneill, had fired the. Navy seal who killed bin laden to release a book daily mail. Former navy seal rob oneill, who claims he fired the shots that killed osama bin laden, discusses his book, the operator, which was recently released in paperback.
Robert oneill, the former navy seal who shot osama bin laden, has landed a book deal. Nov 07, 2014 the member of seal team six claiming to have shot and killed osama bin laden in a daring night raid in may 2011 is robert oneill, multiple news sources have confirmed. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. May 17, 2017 robert oneill makes his second appearance on the hawkcast. Robert oneill, the former navy seal who shot osama bin laden, has landed a. During his remarkable career, he was decorated more than fiftytwo times. Former navy seal robert oneill, who says he fired the shots that killed osama bin laden, played a role in some of the most consequential combat missions of the post911 era, including three.
Rob oneill branded a liar by fellow seal team six members. Jan 23, 2019 if you want to get better at doing pullups, do more pullups, he writes in his book, the operator, which pretty much sums up his simplistically badass approach to whatever challenge lies before him. Former navy seal, author of the operator, television analyst, public speaker and cofounder of your grateful nation. Ex navy seal team shooter robert oneill is unwavering in his claim. The operator is the recently published book by navy seal robert j.
Exnavy seal to pay millions in damages for writing book on bin laden raid. Robert oneill is a legend and a hero and i thank him for allowing me and other readers to take a look into his life and. Navy seal claimed to have shot bin laden in the head during the top secret operation. Us navy seal robert oneill backs off claim that he was.
Robert oneill born april 10, 1976 is a former united states navy seal and a native of butte, montana. The former us navy seal who killed osama bin laden has described the moment he claims he shot the alqaeda leader dead. Learn more about rob, his journey, and why you should never quit. But the seal leaders have issued a memo on this, and the message is clear. Robert oneill, a former member of the navy seals who claims credit for killing osama bin laden, during a paid speech at the best of blount chamber of commerce awards ceremony in.
Rob quit the navy after 16 years of secret missions made him feel. Robert oneill has gone from hero to zero after claiming glory for osama bin laden killing former navy seal faces angry backlash from fellow veterans of elite force amid three different. He was a team leader with the naval special warfare development group. This week his big interview comes out, and hes written a book on the harrowing tale as well. Exnavy seal robert oneill maintains he singlehandedly.
Rob oneill, exnavy seal who says he killed osama bin. Oneill, the navy seal who has said he fired the shots that killed. Robert oneill served america as a navy seal, team leader, and senior chief petty officer with the naval special development group seal team six during several of the most challenging, storied, and clandestine military operations of our time. Navy seal, speaks at the best of blount chamber of commerce awards ceremony at the clayton center for the arts in maryville, tennessee, u. Navy seal who killed bin laden to release a book daily. Navy seal says killing bin laden wrecked my life the sun. Robert oneill net worth, wife, book, movie, navy seal december 10, 2019 december 10, 2019 by famous people todays staff robert oneill birth name robert james oneill is a former u. Its not too late to get a copy of the operator personally signed by robert oneill. However, the shooting does not occur until more than 300 pages in. Oneill, a former us navy seal who shot osama bin laden during the 2011 raid on the former alqaida leaders abbottabad, pakistan, compound, has pushed back on president donald trumps.
The author robert oneill spent several years in the service as a navy seal. Now, the navy is investigating whether he revealed classified information. Robert oneill, navy seal who killed bin laden, kicked off. The operator book by robert oneill official publisher. The news flash from this book by retired seal oneill is that he fired the bullets that killed osama bin laden in 2011. It comes after bissonnette submitted a draft of his second book no hero. Mein leben als navy seal sniper oneill, robert isbn. He has deployed more than a dozen times, and he held combat leadership roles in more than 400 combat missions in four different theaters of war. The speaker, robert oneill, is a highlydecorated navy seal combat veteran. A highlytrained navy seal, he led the militarys most elite and was involved in our nations most important campaigns.
Former navy seal robert oneill was booted off an american airlines flight in nashville sunday for allegedly being too drunk tmz reported that mr. The only firsthand account of the navy seal mission that. Navy seals robert oneill, matt bissonnette in public dispute. Clothing designed by former navy seal, robert oneill, author of the operator, cofounder of your grateful nation, television analyst, and public speaker. An interesting and insightful book about some of the most historic moments in. Navy seals robert oneill, matt bissonnette in public. Robert oneill has gone from hero to zero after claiming. Tony nitti senior contributor opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own. Apr 25, 2017 a war memoir from a highly decorated navy seal. Rob oneill is not the first navy seal to write a book and he wont be the last. Navy seal and author, who is best known for firing the shots that killed osama bin laden during the raid on his abbottabad. Rift among navy seals over members who cash in on brand. You will be moved in all the right ways by this story.
Robert oneill net worth, wife, book, movie, navy seal. The operator, an intensely moving fiction book written by robert o neill tells the story of the man who did just that. Ive listened to just about every seal book on audible and the operator is my favorite. Feb 27, 2018 former navy seal robert oneill was booted off an american airlines flight in nashville sunday for allegedly being too drunk tmz reported that mr. Nov 15, 2014 former navy seal robert oneill, who says he fired the shots that killed osama bin laden, played a role in some of the most consequential combat missions of the post911 era, including three. The member of seal team six claiming to have shot and killed osama bin laden in a daring night raid in may 2011 is robert oneill, multiple news sources have. Seal hero robert o neill was decorated 52 times, leaving as senior chief petty officer. Former red squadron navy seal robert oneill has been identified as the man who shot osama bin laden, according to sofrep, a website dedicated to military and specialops news.
As i believe the rest of the crowd did, i thoroughly enjoyed his presentation. Nov 07, 2014 robert oneill has gone from hero to zero after claiming glory for osama bin laden killing former navy seal faces angry backlash from fellow veterans of elite force amid three different. Robert oneill shares the seal tactics he uses to stay cool under. Did navy seal robert oneill reveal classified details. Nov 08, 2014 us navy seal robert oneill backs off claim that he was bin laden shooter. Robert oneill was born and raised in butte, montana, and lived there for nineteen years until he joined the navy in 1996. Jan 31, 2017 navy seal who killed osama bin laden to release a book on his decorated military career. Robert oneill is one of the most decorated combat veterans of our generation. Robert oneill makes no apologies for going public navy times. Navy seal who says he killed bin laden has book deal navy times.
Oneill claims to have fired the shots that killed osama bin laden during the raid on his abbottabad compound on may 1, 2011, when he worked on the special operation dubbed operation neptune spear. Navy seal robert oneill identified himself as the man who killed osama bin laden in an interview with the washington post, there have been competing narratives from members of. Navy seal and special warfare operator, oneill claims to have fired the shots that killed osama bin laden during the raid on his abbottabad compound on may 1, 2011. Exnavy seal team shooter robert oneill is unwavering in his claim. The navy seal who killed usama bin laden opens up about his new book. Exseal member who wrote book on bin laden raid forfeits. Oneill shares lessons learned from his 16year career as a us navy seal. Former navy seal robert oneill has suggested that he fired the fatal shot that killed osama bin laden. Robert james oneill born april 10, 1976 is a former united states navy sailor. Why robert oneill and navy seals are supposed to keep. There was a huge expression of gratitude for his service, which i echo. Dec 10, 2019 robert oneill net worth, wife, book, movie, navy seal december 10, 2019 december 10, 2019 by famous people todays staff robert oneill birth name robert james oneill is a former u. Seal hero robert oneill was decorated 52 times, leaving as senior chief petty officer. Oneill is raising awareness about veterans issues and supporting veterans through philanthropy and entrepreneurship.
Robert oneill bio, age, wife, height, net worth, bin. Robert oneill makes his second appearance on the hawkcast. Firing the shots that killed osama bin laden and my. Navy seal and special warfare operator, oneill claims to have. Killing bin laden, joining the navy seals, life after and his new book. If you missed the livesigning and the chance to submit questions to robert, theres still good news. Deploying as a seal more than a dozen times, oneill participated in more than fourhundred combat missions across four different theaters of war. Matt bissonnette, a former navy seal member who wrote an account. Navy seal rob oneill i was bumpin the game before killing bin laden. Rob oneill, exnavy seal who says he killed osama bin laden.
Us navy seal robert oneill backs off claim that he was bin laden shooter. Killing bin laden, joining the navy seals, life after. Firing the shots that killed osama bin laden by robert oneill, publ. Robert oneill full name robert james oneill is a former united states navy sailor who was born on april 10, 1976, butte, montana, u. The operator navy seal who killed osama bin laden the hawkcast. This book cover provided scribner by shows robert oneills the operator. So far this is the best account of a true navy seal that i have come across. Navy seal robert oneill, who was on the team that took. Navy seal robert oneill listened to the games red nation night of bin laden raid u. April 1976 in butte, montana ist ein ehemaliger us amerikanischer soldat.