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FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Sergeant Major Daniel Paul Deen, 41, is set to face a General Court-Martial at Fort Bragg on November 13, 2025, following a series of domestic violence convictions and prior criminal cases in North Carolina that span more than two decades.
Deen’s military case, U.S. v. SGM Daniel P. Deen, will be held before a judge alone under the 82nd Airborne Division’s jurisdiction. He is charged with five specifications under Article 128b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice — covering domestic violence-related offenses — and one specification under Article 115, which relates to communicating threats or false statements.
Court records show that Deen pleaded guilty in Cumberland County District Court earlier this year to two counts of assault on a female, both involving the same woman, Samantha Tice of Monroe, North Carolina.
The first incident occurred on May 26, 2019, when Deen assaulted Tice by pushing her down, punching her in the face, and placing his hands around her throat. The second occurred on August 16, 2019, when he again assaulted and struck her. Both cases were filed in 2020 but took years to move through the court system.
In May 2025, Deen appeared in Cumberland County District Court before Judge David Hampton Hasty, where he entered guilty pleas in both cases. The court found him guilty but opted for a conditional discharge — a legal arrangement that defers sentencing while the defendant completes specific requirements.
Under the terms of that discharge, Deen was placed on unsupervised probation for up to two years and ordered to:
- Have no contact with Samantha Tice,
- Refrain from any threats, harassment, or assault,
- Complete anger management and substance abuse treatment, and
- Participate in a domestic violence education program.
The court also waived standard court costs and fees. A Domestic Violence Certificate of Completion was filed in June 2025, confirming that Deen had completed at least one of the required counseling programs.
If he successfully fulfills all court-ordered conditions by May 2026, the state court may dismiss the charges. If he violates any terms, the guilty findings could become final, and the court could impose sentencing
A further search of North Carolina court records by The Salty Soldier revealed that SGM Deen, a native of Waxhaw, NC, had some trouble with the law before his Army career began.
In March 2003, he was charged in New Hanover County with misdemeanor larceny and injury to real property in a case brought by the Kure Beach Police Department. Both charges were later dismissed by the district attorney without a plea agreement.
That same year, in Watauga County, Deen was charged with issuing a worthless check after failing to pay a $45 bill to a local restaurant. He pleaded guilty in August 2003 and was ordered to pay restitution — which court records show he satisfied in full.
Deen’s upcoming General Court-Martial at Fort Bragg is scheduled for November 13, 2025, and is expected to address additional misconduct that appears to overlap with the earlier domestic violence conduct already handled in civilian court.
The military case lists five charges under Article 128b, the UCMJ’s domestic violence statute, which criminalizes assaults, threats, and violations of protection orders against spouses, intimate partners, and family members. The additional Article 115 charge typically applies to communicating threats, false alarms, or similar misconduct.
Court filings show the case was formally arraigned on May 13, 2025, with a motions hearing held on July 28, 2025, ahead of the full trial date.
Deen entered a guilty plea for the military case as well, with the proceedings listed as a “Guilty Plea / Judge Alone” forum — meaning no panel of members (jury) will be present.
The Fort Bragg proceedings will determine the extent of Deen’s punishment under military law, which can include confinement, forfeiture of pay, demotion, or dismissal from the Army.
The combination of civilian convictions, a conditional discharge, and pending court-martial proceedings marks one of the most serious disciplinary cases to reach a senior noncommissioned officer in recent years under the 82nd Airborne Division’s command.
If convicted under Article 128b, Deen could face federal firearm restrictions in addition to any punishment imposed by the Army — a consequence often tied to domestic violence convictions.
The outcome of his court-martial will likely determine whether Sergeant Major Deen continues his Army career or faces removal from service altogether.
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