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Pentagon watchdog cites ex-aide to defense secretary for misconduct
Source: Reuters
U.S. | Thu Oct 6, 2016 | 2:27pm EDT
Pentagon watchdog cites ex-aide to defense secretary for misconduct
By Yeganeh Torbati | WASHINGTON
A former top military aide to U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter used his government credit card to pay bills at night clubs, lied about it and behaved inappropriately with female subordinates, the Pentagon watchdog said on Thursday.
In a written response to the watchdog's report, former aide Army Major General Ron Lewis disagreed with its conclusions and disputed some of the facts, but said he was aware of "mistakes, errors in judgment, and perceptions" he may have created.
Carter fired Lewis in November after learning of allegations of misconduct, a move that effectively demoted him as well. In a statement on Thursday, Carter said the Army would decide on any additional punitive action.
Military aides serve an important function for their civilian bosses, joining them on official trips and advising on military issues.
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Pentagon watchdog cites ex-aide to defense secretary for misconduct
By Yeganeh Torbati | WASHINGTON
A former top military aide to U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter used his government credit card to pay bills at night clubs, lied about it and behaved inappropriately with female subordinates, the Pentagon watchdog said on Thursday.
In a written response to the watchdog's report, former aide Army Major General Ron Lewis disagreed with its conclusions and disputed some of the facts, but said he was aware of "mistakes, errors in judgment, and perceptions" he may have created.
Carter fired Lewis in November after learning of allegations of misconduct, a move that effectively demoted him as well. In a statement on Thursday, Carter said the Army would decide on any additional punitive action.
Military aides serve an important function for their civilian bosses, joining them on official trips and advising on military issues.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-pentagon-misconduct-idUSKCN12625E
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