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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.
Court to decide if Hyten will face trial in civil suit for sexual assault
The appeals court could take three months to a year to decide whether the case against retired Air Force Gen. John Hyten, the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will proceed.
Two-star general becomes Air Force’s first to face court-martial for sex assault
Former Air Force Research Laboratory commander Maj. Gen. William Cooley will face court-martial on a sexual assault charge — the first time the service has opted to prosecute a general officer.
Data shows large drop in Army’s domestic abuse reports during pandemic
“It’d be great if it’s true. But I’d hope [the Army] understands that fewer people are likely reporting,” one victim advocate said.
By Kyle Rempfer