AP: Prosecutors seek to dismiss Army general who carried on three-year affair with subordinate
The Associated Press reports:
An Army general who carried on a three-year extramarital affair with a subordinate should be thrown out of the military, prosecutors argued Wednesday, advocating for a decision that would likely wipe out his benefits.
Defense attorneys countered in their closing argument that a reduction in benefits for Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair would harm his wife and children the most.
After both sides wrapped up their arguments, Judge Col. James Pohl adjourned the hearing until Thursday morning — meaning Sinclair will have to wait at least one more day to learn his fate. Sinclair’s sentencing comes as the military and Congress grapple with the problem of sex crimes in the ranks.
