The 44-year-old former NCO said he is unsure if he can ever forgive himself for his offences
A former soldier, who was convicted last month of sexually assaulting two colleagues, has told a military court that he is unsure if he can ever forgive himself for his offences.
READ MORE: World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed by police outside PGA Championship course The former NCO was convicted of three charges of sexual assault involving two victims. All the offences took place between 2am and 5.30am on November 13, 2021 at a time when the accused had been the victim of an alleged assault following a drunken row with a friend.
They related to an inappropriate gesture he made simulating oral sex to another member of the Defence Forces as well as being in possession of an empty bottle of alcohol in a prohibited part of the military base. The court martial before a judge and military board composed of five members of the Defence Forces heard that the accused was “highly intoxicated and agitated” following the row.
“Everything I do has been the complete opposite. I was putting fires out in the Defence Forces for some time,” he observed. The former solider said he was saddened by his actions which he described as “unforgiveable.” He added: “I have to deal with the consequences. I’m not sure if I’m able to forgive myself.”
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