Retired General Pleads Guilty to Misleading FBI
In mid-October, former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff James Cartwright pled guilty to the charge of making false statements to investigators looking into government leaks to the press about United States alleged disruption of Iran's nuclear program.Air Force Launches Investigation Into Allegations of Sexual Assault by Retired General
The Air Force recently announced the investigation of sexual assault allegations against General Arthur J. Lichte, a retired four-star general who formerly led the Air Mobility Command. An Air Force spokesman has declined to supply any further information on the allegations or investigation at this time. Lichte has also declined to comment on the allegations against him.US Military Members Ousted by Ashley Madison – Will There Be Legal Penalties?
In most states in the nation, including the state of Texas, committing adultery is not a crime. However, the military of the United States—although not directly—does consider adulterous acts as criminal activity. With the recent release of approximately 10,000 military members' email addresses in association with the adulterous site Ashley Madison, some military members are wondering whether or not they'll face military penalties.Reported Sex Crimes in the US Military Quadruple to over 19,000
A report released by the Department of Defense on Thursday, December 4, 2014 shows that the military is facing a high number of reported sex crimes – a thing that Washington officials like Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel are saying is a positive sign, indicative of the military's improvement in making victims of sex crimes more comfortable in reporting the offenses.