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March 21, 2014

Top U.S. Army General Avoids Prison Time in Sexual Assault Case 
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Army Brigadier General Jeffrey Sinclair, a former top U.S. commander in
Afghanistan, will avoid any prison time after a subordinate accused him
of sexual assault. Sinclair was docked $20,000 in pay after pleading
guilty to lesser offenses, including mistreating the junior officer
during a three-year affair. The officer said Sinclair twice forced her
to perform oral sex and threatened to kill her and her family if she
spoke out. Speaking Thursday, Sinclair praised the military justice
system.

Jeffrey Sinclair: "This has been a very difficult time for me and my
family. It really has. The system worked. I've always been proud of my
Army. All I want to do now is go up north and hug my kids and see my
wife. And thank you very much for treating me with dignity and respect
and taking care of my family. I appreciate it. Thank you."

 

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