Their testimonies came during an Article 32 hearing to determine whether Sgt. The hearing is similar to a grand jury proceeding. The first to testify was a female private who said she was granted immunity in exchange for her testimony. She also testified that McQueen had sex with her and took photos of her naked to show potential clients.
Another soldier at the Army base in central Texas, Master Sgt. Brad Grimes, has already been demoted and reprimanded in the case for conspiring to patronize a prostitute and solicitation to commit adultery. A second female soldier testified that McQueen sexually assaulted her and also attempted to recruit her to join the prostitution ring, but she declined. The names of the female soldiers who testified β three in all β have not been released.
Fort Hood would not release the initial charges list β akin to the complaint in a civilian case β when the AP requested a copy. The case has brought renewed focus on the prevalence of sexual assault within the military. In March, the U. Senate blocked a bill that would have stripped military commanders of their authority to prosecute or prevent charges for alleged rapes and other serious offenses.
Log in or subscribe to read and leave comments. Contact Us. Private testifies in Fort Hood prostitution case. More testimony is expected Wednesday, including from Grimes.
