All articles tagged with #military accountability
Two serving British Army officers, Major James Hook and Colonel Sarah Shepherd, will face court martial for how they handled Jaysley Beck’s sexual assault complaint—the 19-year-old soldier who died by suicide in 2021—charges brought under the Armed Forces Act for conduct prejudicial to good order and service discipline, following an inquest that found the Army’s handling contributed to her death.
Democrats are caught between holding the military accountable for alleged Venezuelan drug trafficking vessel strikes and avoiding the appearance of defending cartels, with efforts to push for congressional authorization and oversight amid mixed Republican support.
Victims' families and survivors of the Lewiston mass shooting, which killed 18 people, have filed a negligence lawsuit against the U.S. government, accusing the Army of failing to prevent the tragedy despite knowing the shooter posed a danger and violating its own policies. They seek accountability for the losses and systemic changes to prevent future incidents.