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Article: Air Force Drops Sexual Assault Charges
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- August 8, 2003
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Dateline: PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.
The Air Force has dropped sexual assault charges against an officer
accused of raping an Air Force Academy cadet last year, but he still
faces administrative punishment for less serious offenses, his lawyer
said Friday.
"We're pleased that the commander followed the advice of the investigating
officer. We believe this is a fair and just outcome," said lawyer
Frank Spinner.
The charges against 2nd Lt. Ronen Segal were dropped after the investigating
officer said the woman had been capable of giving or withholding consent
and "did not in any way object to or resist" Segal performing a sexual
act on her ...