El Congreso inicia investigación de muertes en Fort Hood | Noticias Telemundo
Congress Investigates Fort Hood Soldier Deaths
Overview of Congressional Investigation
- The Congress announced an investigation into the recent deaths of soldiers at Fort Hood military base in Texas, highlighting concerns raised about these incidents.
- The military base is required to provide all documentation related to the cases, including medical records and communications with soldiers who were found dead after disappearing from the base.
Reactions from Former Soldiers
- Yarimar, a former soldier at Fort Hood, expressed hope regarding the congressional investigation into allegations of sexual assault and harassment within the base.
- The investigation will focus on reports of sexual assault, as well as the deaths and disappearances of at least seven soldiers linked to issues like harassment and intimidation.
Specific Cases Highlighted
- Notable cases include Vanessa Guillen and another soldier named Fernández, both of whom had reported harassment before their tragic outcomes.
- A letter sent to Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy by Democratic representatives emphasizes seeking justice for affected service members and their families, indicating systemic failures in care and protection.
Contextual Background
- Between 2014 and 2019, there was an average of 129 crimes per year reported at Fort Hood, raising serious concerns about safety within the military environment.
- Following this announcement, Major General Scott Verplank was relieved from his command position at Fort Hood. The base has until October 2nd to submit all requested documentation pertaining to these investigations.