The Brief

Former Lt. Mark C. Bashaw, who was discharged from the Army after refusing to follow COVID-19 safety measures in 2022, received a pardon from President Donald Trump on May 28, according to multiple reports.

Who is Mark Bashaw?

Dig deeper:

Bashaw was convicted in a first-ever court-martial for violating COVID-19 safety protocols in 2022.

He faced three charges, including refusing to work remotely or submit to testing requirements and refusing to wear a mask while indoors. Bashaw also allegedly stayed at work even though he hadn’t tested negative for the deadly virus.

However, the judge overseeing the case at the time declined to impose any punishment, according to a Newsweek report from 2022.

The backstory:

Bashaw served as company commander of the Army Public Healt

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