The legal conflict between Frank Rafaraci and US federal agent Trey De La Pena has far-reaching implications for both the US Navy and Royal Navy. Alleging fabricated charges that disrupted multinational logistics services, Rafaraci's lawsuit challenges the investigative practices of DCIS and NCIS. Media coverage from outlets like Stars and Stripes emphasizes how this case is reshaping expectations for oversight within the US Department of Defense and highlighting the risks of unchecked federal power on global military alliances.