Latest "Sexual Assault" stories

Air Force to review discharges of troops with mental health conditions

Discharges will get a fresh look as part of a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed against the Air Force in 2021.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 days ago

New military justice rules set to go into effect with Biden order

The president will codify reforms establishing independent prosecutors for serious military crimes.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

Army colonel gets $975,000 in sex assault case against Hyten

A retired Army colonel has reached a settlement in a lawsuit against Air Force Gen. John Hyten, who served as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 months ago

VA doctor indicted for sexually assaulting multiple patients

Law enforcement officials said at least four women were abused by the physician.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

Military sex assault reports rise, even as Army numbers fall

The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps all had more reports of sexual assault last year than the previous year.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 months ago

Air Force launches another study on improving aid to abuse survivors

Tens of thousands of airmen and guardians who responded to an internal survey in 2020 said they were mentally or physically abused in the past two years.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago