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In reply to the discussion: Facts About Rape Committed By An Air Force Pilot [View all]xmas74
(30,085 posts)9. He was found not guilty by a "jury" of his peers
In this case, all captains and all pilots, with a couple of them being B-2 pilots. Whiteman is a small base, the pilot pool is small and they all know each other. B-2 pilots? They're the cream of the crop.
In other words, they all knew each other. It was a forgone conclusion that he would be found not guilty. Thing is, the rape didn't happen on base. The Air Force demanded it be taken out of the court system and be "handled" by them.
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OMFG. Because drunk women sleeping in a guest room saying no = leading him on.
Butterbean
Nov 2013
#10
Yes, I saw that. Is there ANY hope of him being tried in civilian court if he's not active duty?
Butterbean
Nov 2013
#13