Latest "military sexual misconduct" stories

More military justice reforms included in defense policy bill

The measure gives more power to independent prosecutors, instead of local commanders.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Sexual misconduct in JROTC programs higher than previously reported

Nearly 60 cases of sexual misconduct by instructors have been reported in the last five years.

By Leo Shane III and Davis Winkie

4 months ago

Sexual harassment in the military now a crime under Biden order

The commander in chief signed an executive order Wednesday making the changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

Military sexual harassment will be a crime under new White House executive order

President Joe Biden is expected to sign the order Wednesday afternoon.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

Study of Fort Bragg soldiers aims to reduce sexual harassment, assault

One project includes a mobile app developed at Johns Hopkins University that would create a set-by-step escape plan to assist military members and spouses experiencing domestic violence.

By Ariana-Jasmine Castrellon, the Fayetteville Observer

16 months ago

Reforms to military justice system endangered by slow pace of defense authorization bill

If the annual defense policy bill doesn't pass, neither will sweeping changes to how military sexual assault cases are handled.

By Leo Shane III

16 months ago