A high-ranking officer from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) has been issued a notice of intended prosecution following allegations of assault and abandonment involving a marine. Commodore Floyd Moxey disclosed on Friday that a Senior Lieutenant is among those implicated in the case, which centers on Able Mechanic Marvaughn Miller’s claims of being physically assaulted aboard HMBS Kamalamee in June 2024. Miller alleges he was punched, kicked, and placed in a headlock during separate incidents, resulting in lost teeth and bruises. Moxey confirmed that two or three other marines are also being charged in connection with the matter. The Senior Lieutenant, due to his rank, will face a court-martial as mandated by the Defence Act. Moxey emphasized his confidence in the investigative process, citing his extensive experience within the RBDF’s legal system. Miller, who has reportedly been issued a gag order, was the only officer initially charged internally. The case has drawn attention due to the presence of a senior Cabinet minister’s son on the vessel, though Moxey clarified he was unaware of any involvement by the minister’s son, who served as the craft’s executive officer. The incident has raised concerns about discipline and accountability within the RBDF.