Ex-sergeant major jailed for six months for sexual assault of soldier who took her own life
Summary
A former Army sergeant major, Michael Webber, was sentenced to six months in jail for sexually assaulting a teenage soldier, Jaysley Beck, who later died by suicide. The assault occurred during a military event, and the handling of Beck's complaint by the Army was linked to her death. Webber pleaded guilty, and the Army later apologized for not listening to Beck's initial report.Key Facts
- Ex-Sergeant Major Michael Webber was sentenced to six months in jail.
- Webber sexually assaulted 19-year-old Jaysley Beck in July 2021.
- Beck died by suicide in December 2021.
- The assault happened during a military training exercise.
- Beck reported the incident, but her complaint was not handled properly by the Army.
- Beck's mother stated that the assault and the Army's response contributed to her daughter's death.
- Webber is on the sex offenders register for seven years.
- The Army apologized and promised changes to how such complaints are handled.
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