Q: Can I hold the military accountable for my rape?
Civilian victim or rape by a military officer on military property. Defendant killed himself 3 weeks prior to trial so military is dismissing all charges. Can I ask the military to pay for my PTSD treatment and missed work?
A:
You will need to contact an attorney directly to see if there is a possibility. The chances are likely remote. First there is the issue of sovereign immunity and second you would need to show how the base/military assisted or fascinated the crime.
I know that it does not seem fair that simply because the accused died before trial (presumably because of his guilt), that he is de facto found innocent via a dismissal of charges. The military may have some resources for victims of a crime (at least that part is not in dispute...).
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