The Big Voice MST News Update June 20 - July 7, 2024

The Silenced Voices of MST

In this episode of "The Big Voice," Rachelle Smith discusses five critical news stories related to military sexual trauma (MST) and the broader implications within the military culture. She emphasizes the importance of accountability and systemic change. The stories include the court-martial of Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart, sexual assault cases in Okinawa, the lawsuit by Joint Base Lewis-McChord servicemen against a military doctor, a Navy sailor charged with murder while out on bond, and T.I. and Tiny seeking dismissal of rape claims from an Air Force veteran.

Sources:

1. [Two-Star General’s Court-Martial]

(https://taskandpurpose.com/news/two-star-court-martial-consent/)

2. [Okinawa Sexual Assault Cases]

(https://taskandpurpose.com/news/okinawa-sexual-assault-cases/)

3. [Army Didn’t Protect Troops]

(https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/06/30/troops-say-army-didnt-protect-them-from-doctor-charged-with-sex-abuse/)

4. [Navy Sailor Accused of Murdering Texas Woman]

(https://www.tampafp.com/navy-sailor-accused-of-murdering-texas-woman-while-out-on-bond-for-california-torture-like-sexual-assault/)

5. [T.I. and Tiny Seek Dismissal]

(https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/t-i-tiny-seek-dismissal-of-drugging-rape-claims-from-air-force-veteran-1235054077/)

Supporting Information:

1. [What is Consent?]

(https://care.ucr.edu/education/what-is-consent)

2. [Army Culture and Consent]

(https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2022/03/08/in-army-culture-silence-is-still-interpreted-as-consent/)

3. [Military Times PDF]

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.militarytimes.com/assets/pdfs/1646756472.pdf)

4. [NotAllMen]

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NotAllMen)

5. [Denise Lissette Ramos Case]

(https://www.kwtx.com/2024/05/21/denise-lissette-ramos-father-speaks-out-after-police-release-name-man-charged-her-murder/)

6. [Float Brothers]

(https://floatbrothers.com/)