Free Michael Behenna Petition Nears 4,000 Signers

An online petition asking politicians and the Secretary of Defense to ensure there's a new trial for Edmond Army Lt. Michael Behenna has gathered almost 4,000 signatures.

Behenna, a 101st Airborne leader convicted of killing an Al Qaida member in Iraq, is serving a 20-year sentence. Evidence favorable to Behenna was withheld by military prosecutors during his trial and was not made public until the trial was over.

The petition was written by Behenna's fiance and has drawn signatures from across the country.

If you'd not yet signed the petition, go to www.defendmichael.com or click on the "Free Michael Behenna" site on the right side of this page.

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