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Maj. Gen. William T. Cooley, Air Force Research Laboratory commander, speaks during the FIRST LEGO League Tournament closing ceremony in the Wright State University Nutter Center, Dayton, Ohio, Feb. 3, 2019. (Air Force/R.J. Oriez)

Air Force general’s sister-in-law describes alleged sexual assault in Day 2 of court-martial

Maj. Gen. Bill Cooley is the former commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago

Air Force Maj. Gen. William T. Cooley, then-Air Force Research Laboratory commander, delivers remarks during a press conference inside the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 18, 2019. (Wesley Farnsworth/Air Force)

Two-star Air Force general faces judge, not jury, in sexual assault trial

“It’s difficult to pick a jury from a pool of officers whose career progression depends on the approval of a Senate that expends significant energy excoriating them about sexual assault," defense attorney Daniel Conway said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago

Officer pleads guilty to charge for assaulting fiancée

Lt. Cmdr. Jason Doyle's initial conviction was tossed out by an appeals court last summer.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago

Court argument seeks reversal of military HIV policies

Lawyers for military service members whose careers were halted after testing positive for the AIDS virus asked a federal judge Monday to overturn policies restricting their service as irrational and discriminatory.

3 years ago

Stung by string of scandals, the sea service urges legal reforms

The Navy will launch an oversight committee to make sure the changes are carried out.

By Courtney Mabeus

3 years ago

A SEAL and a Marine Raider seek plea deals in Green Beret murder case

The other two defendants are awaiting a rescheduled preliminary hearing.

4 years ago