On December 2, Colonel William Wright of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point appeared for his second arraignment in front of a military court, confronting serious allegations concerning his interactions with cadets.
According to court documents, he is accused of misconduct involving alcohol, among other charges.
Charges Against Colonel Wright
The Army’s court docket lists several pressing counts against Col. Wright.
These include three instances of failing to adhere to military orders or regulations, two counts of making false official statements, and three counts of inappropriately interfering with an administrative investigation.
This arraignment marks a continuation of legal issues that started back on June 18 of this year.
At that time, Wright, who headed the academy’s geospatial information science program, faced similar allegations.
However, those earlier charges were dismissed in October.
Previous Allegations
Maintaining his innocence, Col. Wright has formally requested a jury trial, as noted by Stars & Stripes, the first publication to report on this situation.
In June, Wright faced nine specific allegations, including making inappropriate sexual remarks, providing alcohol to cadets, and attempting to manipulate witness accounts.
He also allegedly contacted a member of the academy’s women’s tennis team after being instructed not to do so.
Reports from Military Times indicate that he encouraged another cadet to interfere with the ongoing investigation into his actions.
Upcoming Trial
Looking ahead, the trial is set to begin on January 6, 2025, as the military court proceeds with evaluating the latest charges against him.
Source: Militarytimes