Gold Star parent relieved as charges dropped over State of the Union outburst
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Gold Star parent Steve Nikoui thanked lawmakers after charges were dropped for his State of the Union outburst shouting his late son's name.
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Nikoui was prepared to face consequences but relieved at the prosecutor's decision to drop charges against him.
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He thanked several Republican lawmakers like Reps. Issa, Mast, and Waltz for their support throughout the legal process.
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Nikoui revealed details from a meeting with Gen. Milley, saying the general was empathetic about the families' grief.
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Milley testified he took full responsibility as the overall commander for the Abbey Gate attack in Afghanistan that killed Nikoui's son.