Charges dropped for USAFA cadet accused of sexual abuse

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A general court-martial for a cadet accused of two specifications of abusive sexual contact was canceled after their charges were dismissed, according to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA).


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A court-martial for Cadet Palmer Collett scheduled to start on Monday, Feb. 20, was canceled after additional evidence discovered prior to trial resulted in a decision by the convening authority to withdraw and dismiss charges.

“There was no court-martial,” stated USAFA’s Chief Media Operations Dean Miller. “While details of the resolution are protected by the Privacy Act, the government is satisfied with a fair and just outcome.”

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