Former Army Officer Jailed for Sexual Assault
Former Army Officer Jailed for Sexual Assault
What Happened?
A former army officer, Michael Webber, has been jailed for 6 months for sexually assaulting a 19-year-old soldier, Jaysley Beck, who later took her own life.
Key Points:
Webber pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault
Beck reported the incident, but it was not taken seriously by the army
She was later bombarded with messages by another senior colleague
The army has apologized and is working to make changes to prevent similar incidents