US army officer found guilty of sexual harassment in historic military justice case

Lt Col Herman West was charged after sexual harassment was classified as a crime under military justice codeA former US army battalion commander was found guilty on Friday of sexual harassment of a subordinate in what prosecutors hailed as a historic military justice case.Lt Col Herman West, who was previously stationed at Washington state’s Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), faced multiple charges over his treatment of a young female officer in his command, KOMO News reported. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/14/us-army-officer-guilty-sexual-harassment

Author : Gloria Oladipo

Publish date : 2024-12-14 15:53:58

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