Marine drill instructor acquitted in death of recruit at Parris Island

Staff Sgt. Steven Smiley found not guilty of negligent homicide in the 2021 death of Pfc. Dalton Beals.
Beals died during intense training exercise known as "The Crucible" at the South Carolina training facility.
Defense argued Beals had pre-existing heart condition, while prosecution claimed heat stroke.
Smiley convicted of violating order against calling recruits names.
There have been several recruit deaths at Parris Island in recent years amid abuse allegations.