Kathryn Spletstoser v. John Hyten, et al

  1. August 11, 2022

    9th Circ. Allows Sex Assault Suit Against Former General

    The Ninth Circuit on Thursday affirmed that a former Army colonel could pursue sexual assault allegations against the Pentagon's recently retired second-highest-ranking officer, Gen. John Hyten, saying the colonel's claims could not be considered incident to military service.

  2. May 19, 2021

    Gov't Urges 9th Circ. To End Sex Assault Suit Against General

    The federal government urged the Ninth Circuit on Wednesday to overturn a decision allowing a former Army colonel to pursue sexual assault claims against the Pentagon's second-highest-ranking officer, saying a bar on claims considered incident to military service should apply.