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Steven Barber was arrested Friday after a domestic violence investigation, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. He is employed by the Tampa Police Department and serves as a U.S. Army Reserve Criminal Investigations Division Special Agent. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Tampa
FL Police Officer Accused Of Domestic Violence Attack
A Tampa police officer was arrested for domestic violence that landed a woman in a Brandon hospital, the sheriff's office said.
patch.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Steven Barber was arrested Friday after a domestic violence investigation, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. He is employed by the Tampa Police Department and serves as a U.S. Army Reserve Criminal Investigations Division Special Agent. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Tampa
Veterans want the defence force to release people who have experienced sexual assault and harassment from non-disclosure agreements so they can control their stories. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
Silent service: defence gags sexual assault survivors
Women who were sexually abused and harassed in the military have been gagged from talking about their experience due to restrictive non-disclosure agreements.
au.news.yahoo.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Veterans want the defence force to release people who have experienced sexual assault and harassment from non-disclosure agreements so they can control their stories. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
Landmark class action by a group of women who allege systemic sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination within the Australian Defence Force has made its way to the courtroom. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
Defence sexual violence class action reaches court
A group of women are taking unprecedented legal action against the commonwealth government over alleged sexual violence within the Australian Defence Force.
aapnews.aap.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Landmark class action by a group of women who allege systemic sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination within the Australian Defence Force has made its way to the courtroom. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
A standalone, independent inquiry into military sexual violence will cover 11 recommendations from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, which found sexual misconduct in the military was systemic. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
Deep dive probe into insidious military sexual assault
A standalone probe into systemic sexual assault and harassment within the Australian Defence Force will examine how offences...
www.canberratimes.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
A standalone, independent inquiry into military sexual violence will cover 11 recommendations from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, which found sexual misconduct in the military was systemic. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
Troops who repeatedly tell dirty jokes or make sexualised comments face being disciplined or court-martialled. Their behaviour could be seen as ‘intimidatory and sexist’. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #BritishArmedForces
Troops face a court martial if they keep telling dirty jokes
The move follows revelations from a Ministry of Defence survey which found more tha 60 per cent of female troops had been subjected to such jokes by male colleagues.
www.dailymail.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Troops who repeatedly tell dirty jokes or make sexualised comments face being disciplined or court-martialled. Their behaviour could be seen as ‘intimidatory and sexist’. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #BritishArmedForces
Due to the laws and rules that affect medical malpractice claims in the military, patients may be subject to certain restrictions, and they will need to take specific stePS. #MSTResources #TheBigVoice #FortHood #MedicalMalpractice
Medical Malpractice Claims for Sexual Abuse by Dr. Blaine McGraw
Our medical malpractice lawyers can help address sexual abuse at military facilities and file claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Call 312-462-4200.
www.birthinjurylawalliance.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Due to the laws and rules that affect medical malpractice claims in the military, patients may be subject to certain restrictions, and they will need to take specific stePS. #MSTResources #TheBigVoice #FortHood #MedicalMalpractice
Mayra Guillen said in a statement shared on Facebook, in light of the allegations against former Fort Hood doctor Blaine McGraw she is returning to victim's advocacy. #MSTNews #TheBigVioce #FortHood #MayraGuillen
Mayra Guillen ends political run to focus on victim advocacy amid Fort Hood doctor investigation
The sister of Vanessa Guillen had announced plans to challenge U.S. Rep Al Green, but is now focused on advocating for victims of sexual assault.
www.kxxv.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Mayra Guillen said in a statement shared on Facebook, in light of the allegations against former Fort Hood doctor Blaine McGraw she is returning to victim's advocacy. #MSTNews #TheBigVioce #FortHood #MayraGuillen
Veterans who experience sexual trauma while in the military are more likely to have a substance use disorder and die at earlier ages than veterans who have not experienced sexual trauma. #MSTResearch #TheBigVoice #WomenVeterans #SuicidePrevention
Female veteran survivors of sexual trauma die by suicide and overdose younger than their peers
In this geospatial modeling analysis done in Ohio, more than a third of opioid use disorder treatment need was outside a 15-minute drive time of an Opioid Treatment Program to access methadone trea…
www.recoveryanswers.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Veterans who experience sexual trauma while in the military are more likely to have a substance use disorder and die at earlier ages than veterans who have not experienced sexual trauma. #MSTResearch #TheBigVoice #WomenVeterans #SuicidePrevention
Seventeen Ottawa soldiers have received counselling or warnings for their involvement in a private Facebook group in which they posted photos of themselves exposing their genitals, as well as making antisemitic, misogynistic, homophobic and racist comments. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Canada
17 Ottawa soldiers counselled or warned about posting photos exposing their genitals, making racist comments
The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa soldiers have faced "remedial measures" for their involvement in the Blue Hackle Mafia Facebook group.
ca.news.yahoo.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Seventeen Ottawa soldiers have received counselling or warnings for their involvement in a private Facebook group in which they posted photos of themselves exposing their genitals, as well as making antisemitic, misogynistic, homophobic and racist comments. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Canada
If we want to do something, we must do something. We can’t just wish it away. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #SouthAfrica
Purple days won't stop bruises | The Citizen
One of the unique aspects of GBV is that it is wreaked by intimate partners, happening under the noses of other family members.
www.citizen.co.za
December 1, 2025 at 3:37 AM
If we want to do something, we must do something. We can’t just wish it away. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #SouthAfrica
The former long-time military member was handed a four-year-and-five month jail term and a two-year-and-three-month non-parole period. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
'Papa grabbed Mama by the neck and shook her', young victim records in diary
Woman described domestic abuse as 'slow torture of the mind'.
www.canberratimes.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The former long-time military member was handed a four-year-and-five month jail term and a two-year-and-three-month non-parole period. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
As per the prosecutors, Tanner Thomas joined in the U.S. Air Force in early 2025 with the plan of acquiring tactical knowledge that "would be useful in carrying out their armed coup attack." #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #GonaveIslandPlot
Haitian island: Texas men's sinister plot exposed: Duo in their 20s had planned to grab Haitian island, make women, children slaves - The Economic Times
Federal authorities state that two North Texas men, Gavin Weisenburg and Tanner Thomas, spotted a violent takeover of Haitis Gonâve Island. As per the indictment, they planned to kill all men on the i...
m.economictimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:31 AM
As per the prosecutors, Tanner Thomas joined in the U.S. Air Force in early 2025 with the plan of acquiring tactical knowledge that "would be useful in carrying out their armed coup attack." #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #GonaveIslandPlot
Our past survey of women Veterans in one U.S. state suggested an association between lifetime attempted or completed sexual assault (LSA) and self-reported difficulty having a baby. #MSTResearch #TheBigVoice #Infertility
SEXUAL ASSAULT AND LIFETIME INFERTILITY DIAGNOSIS IN MALE AND FEMALE U.S. MILITARY VETERANS
Our past survey of women Veterans in one U.S. state suggested an association between
lifetime attempted or completed sexual assault (LSA) and self-reported difficulty
having a baby. The objective of t...
www.fertstert.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Our past survey of women Veterans in one U.S. state suggested an association between lifetime attempted or completed sexual assault (LSA) and self-reported difficulty having a baby. #MSTResearch #TheBigVoice #Infertility
Hegseth pretended to be a strong Christian and a good husband, failing at both. Hegseth admitted to having five affairs during his first marriage. He told his wife he was a “f-ed up individual.” #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #PeteHegseth
“No Prisoners!!!” Pete Hegseth is the Ultimate Pretender
From bravado to backlash: the fallout of Hegseth’s orders
medium.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Hegseth pretended to be a strong Christian and a good husband, failing at both. Hegseth admitted to having five affairs during his first marriage. He told his wife he was a “f-ed up individual.” #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #PeteHegseth
Documents, lawsuits and internal reports reveal years of abuse, assaults and even a staff-run fight club at Maryland’s Freestate Challenge Academy, a National Guard run program. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Baltimore #FreeStateChallengeAcademy
‘Culture’ of violence: Maryland National Guard staff abused at-risk teens, records claim
Documents, lawsuits and internal reports reveal years of abuse, assaults and even a staff-run fight club at Maryland’s Freestate Challenge Academy, raising alarms about inadequate training, oversig…
www.baltimoresun.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Documents, lawsuits and internal reports reveal years of abuse, assaults and even a staff-run fight club at Maryland’s Freestate Challenge Academy, a National Guard run program. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Baltimore #FreeStateChallengeAcademy
Dr. Greenburg shows, even as U.S. military policy reforms during the “War on Terror” appear to reflect greater equality, violent patterns of abuse and misogyny continued within military workplaces. #MSTResearch #TheBigVoice #MilitarySexualAssault
Deserted: The U.S. Military's Sexual Assault Crisis as a Cost of War
Political geographer Jennifer Greenburg (Assistant Professor, University of Sheffield) notes that, over the past decade, the U.S. military has implemented policies to promote gender equality, notably ...
costsofwar.watson.brown.edu
December 1, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Dr. Greenburg shows, even as U.S. military policy reforms during the “War on Terror” appear to reflect greater equality, violent patterns of abuse and misogyny continued within military workplaces. #MSTResearch #TheBigVoice #MilitarySexualAssault
When Vanessa Guillen was found murdered by a fellow solider, LULAC helped in the fight for justice and now they are doing the same for victims of Dr. Blaine McGraw. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #LULAC #FortHood
‘They deserve justice’: LULAC stepping in to help victims of Fort Hood OB-GYN accused of filming patients
The fight for answers and justice after an Amry OB-GYN doctor was accused of filming patients during exams is growing.
The League United Latin American Citizens who says they are hitting the ground ru...
www.kwtx.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:11 AM
When Vanessa Guillen was found murdered by a fellow solider, LULAC helped in the fight for justice and now they are doing the same for victims of Dr. Blaine McGraw. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #LULAC #FortHood
Video showing an American civilian slammed to the ground and detained by U.S. military police has gone viral, raising concerns about infringement of Japanese police authority outside U.S. installations. U.S. policing doesn't extend to civilians, even if they are U.S. citizens. #MSTNews #Okinawa
U.S. military detains civilian, raising Okinawa police concerns | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
OKINAWA, Okinawa Prefecture–A video showing an American civilian being slammed to the ground and detained by U.S. military police outside a local bar has gone viral, raising concerns about infringemen...
www.asahi.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Geoffrey Cannon was indicted on four counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, but he agreed to plead guilty to just one of them. According to the victim’s mother, the lack of prison time was unreasonable, and the sentencing “felt like a slap in the face.” #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #MilitaryMuseum
Former Oregon Coast Military Museum Director sentenced for sexual abuse
The former director of the Oregon Coast Military Museum in Florence has been sentenced to five years probation for the sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl.
www.klcc.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Geoffrey Cannon was indicted on four counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, but he agreed to plead guilty to just one of them. According to the victim’s mother, the lack of prison time was unreasonable, and the sentencing “felt like a slap in the face.” #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #MilitaryMuseum
Revealed in a recent BBC article, hundreds of women who served in the British Army have come forwards with allegations of sexual abuse during medical examinations – a required part of the recruitment process. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #BritishArmy
Army recruitment medicals Sexual Abuse allegations
The Ministry of Defence had pledged support to inquiry into Sexual Abuse allegations which occurred during army recruitment medical assessments. Read on.
abuseclaims.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Revealed in a recent BBC article, hundreds of women who served in the British Army have come forwards with allegations of sexual abuse during medical examinations – a required part of the recruitment process. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #BritishArmy
The U.S. Air Force failed to intervene when a prevention analyst complained that her supervisor made derogatory comments about women and minimized LGBTQ-focused efforts while promoting "alpha male education". #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #AirForce
Air Force Ignored Supervisor's Sexist Comments, Suit Says - Law360 Employment Authority
The U.S. Air Force failed to intervene when a prevention analyst complained that her supervisor made derogatory comments about women and minimized LGBTQ-focused efforts while promoting "alpha male edu...
www.law360.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:58 AM
The U.S. Air Force failed to intervene when a prevention analyst complained that her supervisor made derogatory comments about women and minimized LGBTQ-focused efforts while promoting "alpha male education". #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #AirForce
This study examined associations between childhood trauma, military sexual trauma (MST), combat exposure, and militaryrelated posttraumatic stress symptomatology (PTSS) in the Women Veterans Cohort Study (WVCS) #MSTResearch #TheBigVoice #WomenVeterans
Military sexual trauma interacts with combat exposure to increase risk for posttraumatic stress symptomatology in female Iraq and Afghanistan veterans
scholars.mssm.edu
December 1, 2025 at 2:54 AM
This study examined associations between childhood trauma, military sexual trauma (MST), combat exposure, and militaryrelated posttraumatic stress symptomatology (PTSS) in the Women Veterans Cohort Study (WVCS) #MSTResearch #TheBigVoice #WomenVeterans
The Training Support Package is comprised of five sections that enable leaders and SAPR professionals to plan and execute the SAPR program. #MSTResources #TheBigVoice #ArmySHARP
co.ng.mil
December 1, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The Training Support Package is comprised of five sections that enable leaders and SAPR professionals to plan and execute the SAPR program. #MSTResources #TheBigVoice #ArmySHARP
Justice Sotomayor opens her statement by expressly agreeing that Feres is “a difficult decision to justify,” specifically noting claims for medical malpractice and sexual assault. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #FeresDoctrine
Beck v. United States and the “Enhanced Force” of Statutory Stare Decisis in the Shadow of the Feres Doctrine
Beck v. United States and the “Enhanced Force” of Statutory Stare Decisis in the Shadow of the Feres Doctrine
www.casemine.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Justice Sotomayor opens her statement by expressly agreeing that Feres is “a difficult decision to justify,” specifically noting claims for medical malpractice and sexual assault. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #FeresDoctrine
Despite serving almost half a century apart, multiple women have detailed similar experiences about their cases, including being ignored by their superiors, isolated by peers and told to drop complaints to avoid becoming a nuisance for the chain of command. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
'Protect their own': defence culture of silence, abuse
Members of the Australian Defence Force sign up to serve their nation, but for many, their greatest threat...
www.canberratimes.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Despite serving almost half a century apart, multiple women have detailed similar experiences about their cases, including being ignored by their superiors, isolated by peers and told to drop complaints to avoid becoming a nuisance for the chain of command. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia