The possibility of pardons has been controversial within the ranks of active-duty and retired service members because of the belief that such actions could undermine the military justice system. In a statement the Army had said earlier that it would 'review today’s executive actions in order to implement the presidential orders' for Lorance and Golsteyn's pardons, but did not provide a timeline for their release.

The SEAL insist hes been framed by vindictive liars. Earlier this week, the Army announced that the start of his case, expected to begin in early December, had been pushed back to February. The young Islamic State fighter authorities say was murdered by Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward Eddie Gallagher.

Golsteyn has been serving on active duty at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he had been awaiting court proceedings to begin in his case. In the meantime, we are so thankful for the support of family members, friends and supporters from around the nation, and our legal team.' Gallagher told naval criminal investigators about. Gallagher was tried in 2019 for premeditated murder for the ISIS fighter’s death, but was found not. 'With time, I hope to regain my immense pride in having served in our military. Navy SEALs who were never called to testify in the war crimes trial of Chief Petty Officer Edward R. Former Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher spoke with Breitbart News about his Pipe Hitter Foundation, a nonprofit he and his wife founded to help fight against the unjust prosecution of service members, law enforcement, and first responders.

'Thanks to President Trump, we now have a chance to rebuild our family and lives,' he added. Golsteyn said he 'profoundly grateful' to the president for pardon. (MORE: Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher found not guilty of killing ISIS fighter in Iraq) Esper later confirmed that on Tuesday he had 'a robust discussion' with Trump about letting the cases play out in.

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