April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The Army is enhancing its efforts to ensure the safety and wellā€‘being of our Soldiers, families and Army civilians. This year the Army's theme for its campaign is "Step Forward. Prevent. Report. Advocate." This campaign reinforces a culture grounded in respect, accountability and trust. When we protect our people, we strengthen our Army. The Army Office of Special Trial Counsel was...
A Soldier who pleaded guilty to one specification of domestic violence was also convicted by a military jury for two additional specifications of domestic violence during his court-martial March 16 ā€“ 19 at the Wheeler Army Airfield courtroom.Ā Sgt. 1st Class David A. Silva, 41, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, was sentenced to four...
Overwhelming evidence led to a Solider pleading guilty to possessing child pornography during his court-martial March 6 at the Camp Henry courtroom. Spc. Michael R. Haislet, 24, a cargo specialist assigned to Headquarters Command, Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Materiel Support Command-Korea, was sentenced by the military judge to two years in prison, reduction in grade to E-1 and a bad conduct discharge from the Army.
A Soldier who pleaded guilty to physically abusing his wife and other crimes was sentenced to prison for eight months during his court-martial March 2 at the Fort Bragg Courthouse. Pfc. Sean J. Marcum, 20, an automated logistics specialist assigned to 307th Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, also pleaded guilty to violating a military protective order, attempted escape from confinement, communicating a threat...
A non-commissioned officer was convicted by a military jury for physically assaulting his former wife at the conclusion of his trial March 1 at the Finkelstein Judicial Center. Sgt. 1st Class Courtney D. Robertson, 41, a radiology specialist assigned to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, was sentenced by the military judge to two years in prison and a bad conduct discharge.
An Army drill sergeant pleaded guilty for sexual misconduct with trainees and other crimes during his court-martial Feb. 18 at the Fort Jackson Courtroom. Staff Sgt. Charles S. Gipson, 35, a human resources specialist serving as a drill sergeant assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 165th Infantry Brigade, specifically pleaded guilty to five specifications of prohibited relationships with trainees, seven specifications...
An Army military policeman working as a corrections specialist assigned to the United States Disciplinary Barracks was convicted of multiple crimes to include rape, sexual assault and domestic violence during his court-martial Feb. 17 through 19 at the Fort Leavenworth Courtroom.
Army Sgt. Chad A. Jones, 35, pleaded guilty to multiple child sexual abuse crimes during his court-martial Feb. 17 ā€“ 18 at the Col. Hubert E. Miller Courtroom, Fort Bliss. Jones, an allied trade specialist assigned to 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, specifically pleaded guilty to 50 specifications of sexual abuse of a child, one specification of sexual assault of a child, and one...
