Ex-Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill says he fired shots that killed Osama bin Laden . He was convicted of murder in a military court and sentenced to life in prison. Responding to criticisms from former administration officials and current servicemembers that he should n't be talking publicly , O'Neill said , `` I think it 's important historically for this to get out there . '' He says value of sharing details with families of 9/11 attack victims makes risk worthwhile .
Ex-Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill says he fired shots that killed Osama bin Laden . He was convicted of murder in a military court and sentenced to life in prison. He says value of sharing details with families of 9/11 attack victims makes risk worthwhile .