Case Results - John Calcagni Successfully Defends Soldier in Afghanistan Rape Case

Soldier in Afghanistan Not Guilty of Rape after Trial

Attorney John L. Calcagni III represented a U.S. Soldier stationed in Afghanistan charged with forcefully raping a fellow service member. After trial by general court-martial, a military panel found the accused Soldier NOT GUILTY of the charged sex offense.

The U.S. Soldier, an Army Staff Sergeant, deployed to Afghanistan last spring for his second tour. He previously deployed there for a period of one year several months prior to his current deployment. The Soldier was a Personal Security Officer (PSO) for a General Officer. He was assigned to a small unit known as a Personal Security Detachment (PSD), which provides personal security or body guard services to high ranking officers. While stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan, the Staff Sergeant shared a relationship with a female, junior enlisted Soldier. Though the two had no direct duty or supervisory relationship, they belonged to the same PSD. Their relationship began as one of mentor and mentee. It then progressed to a friendship and then ultimately to intimacy. Their intimate relationship involved almost daily encounters for several weeks

Approximately one week after the couple's last sexual encounter, the female Soldier reported to her chain of command that she was sexually assaulted by the Staff Sergeant. Thereafter, she cooperated with military law enforcement such as the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID), and military prosecutors, which facilitated criminal charges against the Staff Sergeant.

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Afghanistan Rape Court Martial Result

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As a Criminal and Military Defense Attorney and former prosecutor with the US Army JAG Corps, John Calcagni, is admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, as well as the state and federal courts in Rhode Island, New York, Connecticut, Florida and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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Over 10% of Mlitary’s Investigations into Sexual Assault Cases may be Flawed

Pentagon special inspector has found that more than 10% of the military’s investigations into sexual assault cases are flawed. The Pentagon report went on to say that the military’s investigative agencies need to improve their techniques for processing crime scenes and collecting evidence.

The report reviewed a sampling of 501 cases of sexual assault in the military and found 56 were deficient for a variety of reasons, including failure to collect key evidence or poor interview techniques. Of the returned cases, the services agreed to reopen 31 cases.

To read more about the flawed investigations of military sexual assault cases, click on the following link:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/nation/2013/07/15/pentagon-military-sexual-assault/2519187/

If you need criminal defense in civilian or military court, call the Law Offices of John L. Calcagni, III, at 401-531-5100 for a free consultation to learn about your options.

A former prosecutor with the U.S. Army JAG Corps and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, John Calcagni is experienced in the prosecution and defense of all types of criminal cases and provides defense for those accused of federal and or crimes.

As a Military Defense Attorney, John Calcagni, is admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, as well as the state and federal courts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and Florida.

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Please call (401) 351-5100 to arrange for a free consultation about your case or visit our website at www,CalcagniLaw.com

If you cannot make it to one of our offices, we will to come to your home or detention center.

Felony Assault and Rape Suspect Arrested

 

Felony assault and rape are serious criminal charges that carry with them the potential for substantial prison sentences if found guilty. If you are a suspect or have been charged with a felony assault or other serious sexual offense, contact John L. Calcagni at (401) 351-5100 or use the contact form HERE for more information.

 

R.I. Police Digest: Rape, assault suspect captured on Block Island
September 20, 2011
New Shoreham

Rape, assault suspect captured

A man wanted by North Providence police on charges of rape and felony assault was apprehended early Sunday morning on Block Island, according to New Shoreham Police Chief Vincent Carlone.

Named on the Rhode Island Most Wanted website, Jossie J. Gomez, 21, last known to live in Providence, was taken into custody around 1 a.m. Sunday by New Shoreham officers after a brief foot chase, and was taken by medical helicopter to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence after injuring himself when he attempted to flee, Carlone said.

Gomez was wanted by the North Providence police on charges of kidnapping, first-degree sexual assault and felony assault. Superior Court warrants were also outstanding for drug possession, probation violation and failure to appear for an arraignment on a charge of domestic assault.

Carlone said the police received a phone call reporting that a fugitive from justice was on the island.

Gomez was found at a rooming house on Water Street, Carlone said.

“While receiving permission to conduct a search, [officers] heard scrambling and saw the man running,” Carlone said.

While fleeing, Gomez jumped off a deck and landed on some lobster pots, injuring himself, Carlone said.

When Gomez was captured, Carlone said, “he had a substantial amount of cash.”

BRYAN ROURKE