Culture of sexual assault and inadequate investigations at Fort Hood explored in House hearing
Rep. Veronica Escobar called the investigation following Vanessa Guillén’s death the ‘tip of the iceberg.’
People look at the mural in honor of Spc. Vanessa Guillén that was painted over the weekend by artist Juan Velasquez on a wall located at the corner of W Ripy St and Hemphill St in Fort Worth, TX July 6 2020.(Omar Vega)
A culture of sexual assault and understaffed, inexperienced investigators who failed to connect the dots were prevalent at Fort Hood around the time of Vanessa Guillén’s death, investigators revealed Tuesday at a hearing of the House subcommittee on military personnel.
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Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy has ordered the firing or suspension of 14 commanders and other leaders at Fort Hood, Texas, including two general officers. The actions come after a four month review by an independent committee found a “pervasive lack of confidence” in the command climate at Fort Hood and a high risk of harm to female soldiers.
After reviewing thousands of documents, interviewing hundreds of Fort Hood soldiers and surveying thousands more, the review committee concluded the installation’s command team had created a “permissive environment” for sexual assault, sexual harassment and other misconduct.
Guillen family attorney Natalie Khawam addresses members of the media outside the Bernie Beck Gate, Nov. 10, 2020, as Spc. Vanessa Guillenâs sister Mayra, mother Gloria, and father Roger look on during a press conference following their visit to the site of the newly-designated memorial gate.
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