Sexual assault cases formally removed from U.S. military chain of ...
WEBDec 28, 2023 — A new system that will put independent lawyers in charge of the prosecution of sexual assault cases in the U.S. military took effect on Thursday, marking a significant change to the way the...
Biden signs historic order moving prosecution of military sexual ...
WEBJul 28, 2023 — President Joe Biden on Friday ordered a historic change to the Uniform Code of Military Justice by transferring key decision-making authorities outside the military chain of command in cases of...
Sexual Assault Now Tried Outside Military Chain of Command
WEBDec 28, 2023 — The decision to prosecute sexual assault and several other serious crimes has moved from an accused service member's chain of command to new Offices of Special Trial Counsel.
Executive Order Changes How Military Handles Sexual Assaults
WEBAug 1, 2023 — Establishes that prosecutorial decisions made by the special trial counsel are binding and are fully independent from the military chain of command.
Pentagon chief supports removing chain of command from ... - ABC News
WEBJun 22, 2021 — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced that he will work with Congress to remove the prosecution of sexual assault and domestic violence cases from the military chain of command.
Biden backs removing sexual assault, harassment cases from ... - ABC News
WEBJul 2, 2021 — President Joe Biden has announced his support for the recommendation that prosecution of sexual assault s and sexual harassment cases be removed from the military chain of command in favor of independent prosecutors to handle those cases.
Sexual assault prosecutions officially out of the chain of command …
WEBDec 28, 2023 — Military commanders are no longer in charge of deciding whether to prosecute a dozen major crimes, including sexual assault and domestic violence, as each of the services officially opened their...
Panel: End commanders' power to block military sex cases | AP News
WEBApr 23, 2021 — WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon panel is recommending that decisions to prosecute service members for sexual assault be made by independent authorities, not commanders, in what would be a major reversal of military practice and a change long sought by Congress members, The Associated Press has learned.
Defense secretary supports taking decision to prosecute ... - CBS News
WEBJun 23, 2021 — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will recommend to President Biden that decisions to prosecute cases of sexual assault should be taken out of the chain of command. Austin's recommendation comes...
Defense Secretary Will Back A Seismic Shift In Prosecuting Military …
WEBJun 23, 2021 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced he will support changes to the military justice system that would take sexual assault cases away from the chain of command and let independent...