Soldier accused of organizing prostitution ring enters plea
Source: Associated Press
Soldier accused of organizing prostitution ring enters plea
| March 11, 2015 | Updated: March 11, 2015 5:07pm
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — An Army officer admitted to a military tribunal Wednesday that he betrayed his role at Fort Hood as an advocate for victims of sexual abuse by organizing a prostitution ring at the sprawling Central Texas base.
Sgt. 1st Class Gregory McQueen under questioning by a military judge explained how he recruited three cash-strapped female soldiers to join the ring. One was told she could make plenty of money at "swinger parties, stripper parties," the Austin American-Statesman reported.
He admitted to Judge Lt. Col. Rebecca Connally that he also betrayed the trust of commanders who appointed him as a victim advocate at the base north of Austin that covers about 170 square miles and is home to more than 40,000 soldiers. "I was fully aware I violated those duties," said McQueen, who's a noncommissioned officer.
He pleaded guilty to 15 counts as his court-martial began Wednesday, including charges of pandering and conspiracy to solicit prostitution. As part of his plea arrangement, other charges were dismissed, but McQueen still faces one count of assault that may be considered by the court later.
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Height/weight standards must have changed since I was in.
