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Major General, Former Special Ops Chief, Charged with Sexual Assault

Jul 7, 2024, 03:01 PM

A former senior British Army officer, Major General, who led thousands of soldiers during his unblemished 30-year career and was tipped to lead the British Army, has been charged with sexual assault. This marks the first time in military history that a special operations chief has faced such charges. The general, who is married, is the most senior officer in centuries to be charged with sexual assault. The charges were reported on 2024-07-07.