CNN: Fort Carson soldiers accused of sexual misconduct involving female minors
CNN reports:
According to the official, investigators are looking into allegations that up to seven junior — or low-level — enlisted soldiers joined a an “online social dating” website and responded to profiles of women they believed to be at least 18 years old, according to their online profiles. It’s believed some or all of them had sex with the women, who turned out to be under age for legal consent.
The defense official said the soldiers “did not advertise for sex” and told investigators they did not know the women were underage.
Two sets of incidents are under investigation: one from April to July of 2013 and another from March to June of 2013.
The troops were from various units at Fort Carson, the official said. It’s not known if any of the men or women knew each other prior to the incidents.
The official emphasized that the investigation is ongoing.
The military has come under pressure this year with recently released figures showing an increased rate of reported assaults.
