U.S. Supreme Court upholds prosecution of Minot airman years after he raped woman
The highest court’s ruling means rape cases perpetrated by military personnel before 2006 can be brought to court, which eliminates one hurdle that victims face: a time limit. 11:56 am, Dec. 11, 2020 ×
Humphrey Daniels. U.S. Air Force photo
Backed by an 8-0 decision, Justice Samuel Alito opined that Air Force Lt. Col. Humphrey Daniels III and others were subject to prosecution for rape. It overturns a Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces ruling that military personnel can only be charged for sexual assault allegations from before 2006 if they were prosecuted within five years.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds prosecution of Minot airman years after he raped woman
The highest court’s ruling means rape cases perpetrated by military personnel before 2006 can be brought to court, which eliminates one hurdle that victims face: a time limit. 11:56 am, Dec. 11, 2020 ×
Humphrey Daniels. U.S. Air Force photo
Backed by an 8-0 decision, Justice Samuel Alito opined that Air Force Lt. Col. Humphrey Daniels III and others were subject to prosecution for rape. It overturns a Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces ruling that military personnel can only be charged for sexual assault allegations from before 2006 if they were prosecuted within five years.