Mathew Golsteyn

Mathew Golsteyn is a former U.S. Army Green Beret who faced accusations of war crimes, including the unlawful killing of an unarmed Afghan man during his deployment in 2010. His case garnered substantial media attention and was championed by advocates for military personnel accused of war crimes, including Pete Hegseth, who argued for Golsteyn's exoneration. In 2019, Golsteyn received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, further igniting discussions about military justice and the treatment of service members in legal matters.