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Subj: USNA - Article 32 Hearing Alert
Refer to: Central Region Letter 17-03; June 10, 2003
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among your members and other alumni in your area.
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Forwarded for your information, originated by Skid Heyworth
at USNAAA:
"This email is being sent to USNA AA Trustees, Foundation
Board of Directors, Class/Chapter Presidents, Parents’ Club Presidents
for further dissemination.
The Navy held an Article 32 hearing June 2-3 at the U.S. Naval Academy
for a Midshipman First Class, who is charged with several violations of
the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), ranging from order violations
to rape and attempted rape. The midshipman was charged with allegedly
sexually assaulting a female Midshipman from October through March of
this previous Academic Year. The charges are based upon an investigation
by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS).
The name and other personal information of the victim are being withheld,
to protect her privacy. As this is an ongoing investigation, specific
details of the case cannot be released. The charges are merely accusations
and the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
An Article 32 hearing in the military is somewhat equivalent to a civilian
grand jury proceeding. Navy officials will use the information obtained
in this hearing, and the recommendation of the investigating officer,
to make decisions regarding the disposition of allegations made in this
case.
We expect that there will be media interest in this matter, very soon.
Please help us to make it clear to our alumni, parents, and friends that
no further details will be forthcoming due to privacy and the fact that
this is an on-going investigation. When and if the Academy has information
that can be shared with us, we will share it with you.
Lawrence Heyworth III
Director, Communications
U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association
skid@usna.com
(W) 410-263-4448, Ext. 104
(H) 410-757-9177
(C) 410-212-7543"
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