Navy SEAL who killed Bin Laden sues hotel over incident that derailed career: 'Didn't happen'

Rob O'Neill, the former Navy SEAL who killed Usama bin Laden, has filed a lawsuit against a hotel where he allegedly assaulted a security guard and used a racial slur, which he denies and says has harmed his business career.

"I used to give 300 speeches in a year, but now my business has dried up due to a bad look that happened last year at the Omni Hotel in Frisco, Texas. I was accused of assaulting a loss-prevention officer while intoxicated and using a derogatory term for a white guard."

O'Neill, a former SEAL Team 6 member who has received two Silver Stars and four Bronze Stars, maintains that he never assaulted anyone and never used the slur that led him to file a lawsuit against the Omni Hotel. In his lawsuit, O'Neill contends that the security guard, Johnny Lee Loomis, should not have been hired due to his alleged past, and accuses him of making false statements about that night.

"The lawsuit alleges that Hotel Defendants were aware of Loomis' history as a pedophile and child sex purveyor, yet they still hired and retained him as a security guard. Additionally, the lawsuit claims that Hotel Defendants were aware of Loomis' history of violence and false accusations against Hotel guests, yet they still hired and retained him as a security guard."

O'Neill admits to having a drink after a speaking engagement and falling asleep at the hotel bar, but denies striking Loomis or using a racial slur.

O'Neill recounted his long day of flying from New York to Dallas, followed by a dinner meeting and other activities, before heading to a cigar bar and then returning. Being in a hospitality environment such as a hotel, he sat at the bar trying to have a nightcap but fell asleep, which has happened before. He was then semi-escorted up to his hotel room.

"It's strange that only one person was involved in the incident. It's also odd that he knew he was going to a location with no audio or video recording, and he attempted to use your wallet and key, even though as a loss-prevention officer, he had access to a secure room. Typically, security personnel from hotels have their own keys and do not require the keys of others. As such, I was taken aback when the police arrived."

O'Neill continued, "Later, I discovered that I had been accused of both assault and using a racial slur. This was strange to me, especially since the person escorting me up to him was a middle-aged white man, around 60 years old, who suddenly claimed assault and a racial slur. To me, it was absurd that two men alone in a hallway could be accused of such things."

O'Neill claims that the slur is a "horrible word" and he would "never use" it, while also stating his support for law enforcement and positive treatment by local police. However, in a lawsuit, he alleges that Loomis has a history of making false statements and engaging in altercations with guests.

The lawsuit alleges that Loomis has been involved in multiple physical confrontations with hotel guests and, in one instance, fabricated and provoked a false arrest of a guest by accusing them of initiating the altercation.

"Before August 22, 2023, law enforcement personnel had warned Hotel Defendants about Loomis and his background. Despite this, Hotel Defendants retained Loomis in his supervisory role, giving him unsupervised access to Hotel premises and guests of all ages. Additionally, Hotel Defendants failed to take any remedial or disciplinary action against Loomis."

"The lawsuit demands significant compensatory and punitive damages from Hotel Defendants due to their negligent hiring, screening, retention, and supervision of Loomis, as well as Loomis' false statements and the events that took place at the Hotel on or about August 22, 2023."

The lawsuit alleges that Loomis did not possess the required security guard registration credentials in accordance with Texas law and that Louisiana law enforcement had contacted the hotel to inform them of Loomis's previous employment and they continued to employ him.

O'Neill stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that the primary motivation behind his lawsuit was to repair his tarnished reputation, which he claims has been severely damaged by unfounded accusations.

"O'Neill stated that there is significant damage done, and the internet is permanent. He acknowledged that it is challenging to sit back and say that it's not his fault when it's already out there. People who know him are aware that this is not his character. He wants to repair his reputation, the way his family views him, and their relationships with him. After thinking about it for a year, he assures that it's a long time to remain silent, especially with his platforms. However, he doesn't want anyone else to have to deal with this."

My grandkids' Google search of my name, Neptune's Spear, or 9/11 may result in an untrue article, which impacts my family life, legacy, business, and military career, as stated by O'Neill.

"Even friends and family who have traveled to different places have heard rumors and gossip, which is unfortunate. However, the lawsuit serves as evidence, and it's disheartening to know that there are people who will publish anything to create a headline."

The Omni Hotel at The Star in Frisco, Texas, confirmed to Planet Chronicle Digital that on August 23, 2023, the Frisco Police Department was called to the hotel due to a disturbance involving guest Robert O'Neill. Upon arrival, the police officers conducted their own investigation and decided to arrest Mr. O'Neill.

Mr. O’Neill was arrested by the Frisco Police Department for public intoxication and assault. The Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star followed all necessary procedures to safeguard its guests and employees.

"We will allow due process to unfold in the court of law. Omni Hotels & Resorts adhered to all standard and legal procedures, including conducting background checks on Mr. Loomis, which included checking all national registries. No convictions or arrests were discovered. Omni has placed Mr. Loomis on suspension while this matter is being investigated. We will not provide any additional comment at this time."

Loomis did not respond to Planet Chronicle Digital's media inquiry.