Free Michael Behenna Petition Swells By 500
Five hundred new signers in the past week have swelled the "Free Michael Behenna" online petition to about 3,500.
Petition signers seek a new military trial for the Army Airborne lieutenant from Edmond who was convicted of murder in the death of an Al Qaida operative in Iraq.
The petition was written by Behenna's fiancee, Shannon Wahl (pictured with Behenna).
Military prosecutors withheld evidence favorable to Behenna at his court martial, and that action has prompted calls for a new trial or dismissal of the charge against him.
Behenna, the son of federal prosecutor Vicki Behenna and retired Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agent Scott Behenna, was praised for his combat leadership prior to the incident that put an end to his military career. He is now in prison serving a 25-year sentence. Those wishing to sign the petition can click the link on the right side of this page or go directly to www.defendmichael.com.
Petition signers seek a new military trial for the Army Airborne lieutenant from Edmond who was convicted of murder in the death of an Al Qaida operative in Iraq.
The petition was written by Behenna's fiancee, Shannon Wahl (pictured with Behenna).
Military prosecutors withheld evidence favorable to Behenna at his court martial, and that action has prompted calls for a new trial or dismissal of the charge against him.
Behenna, the son of federal prosecutor Vicki Behenna and retired Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agent Scott Behenna, was praised for his combat leadership prior to the incident that put an end to his military career. He is now in prison serving a 25-year sentence. Those wishing to sign the petition can click the link on the right side of this page or go directly to www.defendmichael.com.
Labels: Michael Behenna, Military Justice, Scott Behenna, Shannon Wahl, Vicki Behenna
posted by Mike McCarville @ 8:23 AM
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