Latest "Hyten sexual assault" stories

Former aide Army Col. Kathryn Spletstoser sits in the audience as Gen. John Hyten appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 30, 2019, for his confirmation hearing to be vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Military sexual assault survivors should be able to sue for damages, judges rule

A lawsuit against the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs could now go to trial.

By Meghann Myers

14 months ago

Hyten confirmed as new Joint Chiefs vice chairman despite sexual assault accusations

The second highest military post has been vacant since July.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Joint Chiefs vice chairman nominee to get final Senate confirmation vote this week

Gen. John Hyten's nomination has been stalled for months over accusations of sexual harassment and assault.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Can all the open Pentagon leadership jobs get filled this fall?

Lawmakers confirmed four top military posts last month, but others remain open.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Vacation, all I ever wanted: PODCAST

Defense Nerds podcast for Aug. 5, 2019: Congress recess, Hyten nomination, National Presidential Joke Day

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

Senate committee advances senior general’s nomination despite sexual assault accusations

Gen. John Hyten has denied the accusations , and military leaders dismissed the allegations after a lengthy investigation.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago