Army Officers Deny Mishandling Sexual Assault Report

Two senior British Army officers, Colonel Samantha Shepherd and Major James Hook, have denied charges over their handling of a sexual assault report involving Gunner Jaysley Beck, who took her own life in 2021. Becks family, including mother Leighann McCready, attended a court hearing this week, where the officers pleaded not guilty. The case has highlighted issues in how the military addresses such complaints. The trial is set for September 14th, with a case management hearing on June 23rd. If youre feeling distressed or suicidal, reach out for help. In the UK, call Samaritans at 116 123 or email them. In the US, dial 1-800-273-8255. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb9aa21289148db8