November 16, 2011

Congresswoman Jackie Speier on Military Rape (#12)

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Congresswoman Jackie Speier on Military Rape (#12)

 

Congresswoman Jackie Speier gave her 12th floor speech on military rape and sexual assault today. She talked about Col. Michael Robertson who was convicted of 14 charges. His punishment? A $30,000 fine and 3 months in jail. He’ll be allowed to retire with full rank and benefits, but won’t be required to register as a sex offender. Indefensible!

On Thursday, November 17, 2011, Speier will introduce legislation and announce a campaign to combat sexual violence in the military. She will hold a press conference at 9:45 am ET at the National Press Club in Washington DC with Nancy Parish, President of Protect Our Defenders, and military rape victims.

 

For more information on the November 17th press conference, click here.

 

November 10, 2011

Women Testify Fort Bliss Colonel Touched Them

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Women Testify Fort Bliss Colonel Touched Them

 

Chris Roberts
El Paso Times
November 9, 2011

A colonel described by friendly witnesses as “old Army” listened during his court-martial on Tuesday as women testified he had sexually harassed them in 2010 while commanding a combat hospital in Afghanistan.

Col. Michael Robertson commanded Fort Bliss’ 31st Combat Support Hospital at Camp Dwyer, a military base and airfield in the Helmand River Valley used by U.S. Marines. It was described as austere, with tent structures, cots for beds and latrine toilets. The hospital, which was built by the unit’s soldiers, is credited with saving numerous lives, because it is close to an area known for persistent and intense fighting.

To read the full story at the Las Cruces Sun-News web site, click here.

 

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