House bill includes tougher military sex-assault punishment WASHINGTON — The House passed a Defense Department spending bill yesterday that would require those convicted of rape and sexual assault to be given a mandatory minimum sentence of two years in jail and a dishonorable discharge.
June 15, 2013 - The Columbus Dispatch
Lake Jackson military recruiter gets 27 years on sex charges Lake Jackson military recruiter gets 27 years on sex charges Houston Chronicle Copyright 2013 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 9:07 pm, Friday, June 14, 2013 The jury of eight male officers at Lackland also gave Tech. Sgt Jaime Rodriguez a dishonorable discharge.
June 15, 2013 - Houston Chronicle
House passes Defense spending bill on sexual assault WASHINGTON — The House passed a Defense spending bill today that would require those convicted of rape and sexual assault to be given a mandatory minimum sentence of two years jail and a dishonorable discharge. The provision, authored by Rep. Mike Turner, R-Dayton, represents the first time military service members would face a mandatory minimum sentence for the crime. The House passed the bill ...
June 15, 2013 - The Columbus Dispatch