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Tx4obama

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Sat May 25, 2013, 12:19 AM May 2013

Sexual misconduct investigation under way at Alaskan base, military officials say


Sexual misconduct investigation under way at Alaskan base, military officials say

The Army has launched an investigation into possible sexual misconduct or sexual assault at the Space and Missile Defense Command at Fort Greely, Alaska, military and defense officials tell NBC News.

The sources report there are allegations that an Army commander or commanders had sexual relations with female soldiers under their command.

It's not clear whether the alleged contact was forced or consensual. If it was forced, it could result in criminal sexual assault charges. Consensual relations with a subordinate would still be a violation of regulations.

The commanding general ordered the investigation upon learning of the allegations.

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http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/24/18477490-sexual-misconduct-investigation-under-way-at-alaskan-base-military-officials-say?lite



p.s. I've posted this in GD instead of LBN because hearing about these military sexual misconduct stories is becoming a weekly event and not very rare.
I think there have been at least three - maybe four - posted in LBN in the past week or so.

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