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General Category => Politics/Government => Topic started by: mystery-ak on December 16, 2018, 03:46:31 pm
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Trump says he will review case of decorated Green Beret charged with murder of Afghan man
By Avery Anapol - 12/16/18 10:23 AM EST
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President Trump announced Sunday that he would review the case of a U.S. Army Green Beret who was charged with the murder of an Afghan man.
Major Matthew Golsteyn learned last week that he was charged in the 2010 shooting of a man he described as a terrorist suspect while serving in Afghanistan, and could face the death penalty.
“At the request of many, I will be reviewing the case of a ‘U.S. Military hero,’ Major Matt Golsteyn, who is charged with murder,†Trump tweeted. “He could face the death penalty from our own government after he admitted to killing a Terrorist bomb maker while overseas.â€
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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/421584-trump-says-he-will-review-case-of-decorated-green-beret-charged-with