Schofield Barracks, Hawaii--The problem we see with commander-directed investigations (AR 15-6s in the Army) is they take a completely inexperienced service member (who just barely outranks the accused) and turns them into an "investigator." The only training they get often comes from a JAG who maybe knows more about investigations than the "investigator," sometimes only because … Continue reading Female Officer Exonerated from False AR 15-6 Adverse Findings of Fraternization
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Retired Soldier Exonerated Through General Court-Martial Dismissal
Fort Belvoir, Virginia--Following a multi-year saga, this LTC Retired finally can enjoy his retirement in peace, after the convening authority dimissed two charges referred against him: one for sexual assault, and one for assault consummated by a battery on his son. *** Near the end of his active-duty career, an Army LTC began dating an … Continue reading Retired Soldier Exonerated Through General Court-Martial Dismissal
Full Acquittal from Island Sexual Assault Allegations
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam--After COVID continued trial the first go around, Mr. Tolin led an 8-person team to the full acquittal of an Air Force E-4 whose promotion to E-5 was placed on hold once the alleged victim made a report of sexual assault. The case started as a standard Department of Defense sexual … Continue reading Full Acquittal from Island Sexual Assault Allegations