WASHINGTON D.C. — Could the military be on the verge of a major change in how sexual and non-sexual harassment is reported? Currently, allegations go through the chain of command but many times the victim says their supervisor is part of the problem and that an outside agency should be involved.
The military has their own rules, conducts their own investigations, and procedure is usually based on precedent. But in D.C., there is an effort to change the military, with a march on Thursday on the National Mall in memory of Army specialist Vanessa Guillen.
Guillen was reported missing in April from Fort Hood in Texas. Her body was found in June. While we still don't know much about the case, Army investigators have said Guillen may have faced non-sexual harassment prior to her death.
A bill now in Congress would allow victims to go to a third-party investigator instead of through their supervisor and chain of command.
Guillen's sister said that today's event is more than just theatre, and President Donals Trump met with the family this afternoon.
While the bill has bipartisan support, its unclear if Congress will make it a priority, as they are trying to pass a stimulus package and many face election is 95 days.
