Record at a Glance
- Clemency type
- Pardon
- Presidential term
- 2017–2021
- Federal district
- U.S. Army
- Offense
- Unpremeditated murder; assault
- Sentence
- Forfeiture of all pay and allowances; confinement for 20 years' (amended from 25 years' on July 2, 2009); dismissal from service (February 28, 2009)
- Current status
- Status unclear from available authoritative sources.
Original Case
DOJ lists: Unpremeditated murder; assault. Sentence: Forfeiture of all pay and allowances; confinement for 20 years' (amended from 25 years' on July 2, 2009); dismissal from service (February 28, 2009). Plea/trial history and any amendments beyond this table require case-document review.
Clemency
Pardon on May 6, 2019. Individual warrant scope requires review.
Trump Connection
White House identified Oklahoma elected officials, including Mary Fallin and Mike Hunter, as supporters. No direct personal Trump connection is established here.
Sources
- Primary Documentation
DOJ: Pardons Granted by President Donald J. Trump (2017–2021)U.S. Department of Justice2026-09-24 - Primary Documentation
DOJ clemency document: Michael Chase BehennaU.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney2026-09-24 active - Primary Documentation
White House clemency announcementArchived White House