A sergeant charged with sexually assaulting female recruits at the Texas Air Force base where U.S. airmen go through basic training is a "consummate predator," a military prosecutor told jurors Tuesday at the outset of the officer's court-martial.
So far, 31 women have come forward with claims ranging from inappropriate Facebook posts to dorm room rapes, and 35 instructors have been removed from their posts pending investigations. He faces 28 counts, including charges of rape, aggravated sexual assault, obstructing justice and violating rules of professional conduct.
Base officials have described Walker's case as the "cornerstone" of an ongoing investigation into sexual misconduct in which 12 instructors, including Walker, have been charged or are being investigated. Continue Reading on CBS NEWS:
So far, 31 women have come forward with claims ranging from inappropriate Facebook posts to dorm room rapes, and 35 instructors have been removed from their posts pending investigations. He faces 28 counts, including charges of rape, aggravated sexual assault, obstructing justice and violating rules of professional conduct.
Base officials have described Walker's case as the "cornerstone" of an ongoing investigation into sexual misconduct in which 12 instructors, including Walker, have been charged or are being investigated. Continue Reading on CBS NEWS:
