Latest "Sexual Assault in the Military" stories

Retired U.S. Army Capt. Katie Blanchard speaks with a nurse before surgery Sept. 6, 2019 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Feres helps military avoid accountability for harm. New ruling could be a chance for justice.

For decades, the Feres doctrine has protected the military from lawsuits over things like training mishaps, medical malpractice, and sexual assault.

By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse

6 months ago

Reported sexual assaults across US military increase by 13%

The latest numbers are certain to anger lawmakers who have been critical of the Pentagon’s efforts to get a handle on sexual crimes and misconduct.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

7 months ago

Military justice reform compromise strikes fair balance between competing interests

The military does not have trial-level standing courts, but the actual trial proceeding progresses independently and autonomously once a commander does convene a court-martial.

By Brian L. Cox

16 months ago

Military justice needs sexual assault reform, survivor says

Sexual assault is a crime that does not pertain to military service, and thus should not be left in the hands of commanders, writes the author of this commentary.

By Erin Scanlon

16 months ago

SECDEF backs change in military sex assault prosecution

The changes could remove decisions on prosecuting sexual assault cases from military commanders.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

21 months ago

DoD inspector general finds ex-Navy auditor sexually harassed female workers

The release of the report comes as the Defense Department continues to struggle with efforts to curtail sexual assault and harassment across the force.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago