President Trump, who in recent days pardoned a former U.S. soldier convicted in 2009 of killing an Iraqi prisoner, is taking a broad look at veterans jailed for battlefield crimes and considering granting more of them similar relief. “We are sending our warriors into some of the most dangerous environments we could possibly imagine,” Gurfein told Fox News. The White House said in an announcement about the pardon: "Mr. Behenna’s case has attracted broad support from the military, Oklahoma elected officials, and the public. After the White House announced Behenna's pardon, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) blasted the decision. Trump, as commander in chief, and top military leaders should prevent war crimes, not endorse or excuse them."

Source: Fox News May 09, 2019 19:30 UTC