Latest "sexual assault chain of command" stories

Troops would see biggest pay raise since 2002 under Biden budget plan

The big pay boost is part of a $842 billion Defense Department spending plan unveiled by the White House on Thursday.

By Meghann Myers and Leo Shane III

3 months ago

New in 2023: Independent sexual assault prosecutions coming soon

The chain-of-command will soon be removed from many of its historical roles in judicial proceedings.

By Meghann Myers

5 months ago

Pentagon unveils new sexual assault response plan - with a deadline of up to 8 years

The four-part plan will be implemented over the next eight years.

By Meghann Myers

21 months ago

Racial inequality on the table in the military’s discussion of sexual misconduct and justice

On Tuesday, a Senate Armed Services Committee panel approved language taking all serious crimes out of the traditional chain of command.

By Meghann Myers and Leo Shane III

23 months ago

Military needs commanders who truly don’t support sexual assault, commission concludes

The Pentagon's independent review commission on sexual assault came back with dozens of suggestions

By Meghann Myers

23 months ago

Austin signals intent to recommend changes to military sexual assault prosecutions

Austin is not ruling out support for removing sexual assault prosecutions from the chain of command.

By Meghann Myers

24 months ago