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President Donald Trump granted clemency to three military figures embroiled in charges of war crimes, arguing the moves will give troops “the confidence to fight” without worrying about potential legal overreach. Army Maj. Mathew Golsteyn, Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward Gallagher, and Army 1st Lt. Clint Lorance.
Army First Lt. Clint Lorance, who in August 2013 was found guilty on two counts of second-degree murder for ordering soldiers in his platoon to open fire at three men on a motorcycle in southern Afghanistan in July 2012.
What about future soldiers in war time who come into contact with military justice officials? How did the rules of game change from the Obama Admin and the Trump Admin? Joining us also on the program is Susan Price is an Investigative Researcher, a Patriot a Veteran Advocate and Gold Star Mother.