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1. This investigation was initiated pursuant to suspected violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2244 (Abusive Sexual Contact) and 18 U.S.C. § 3261-3267 (Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act).
2. On 28MAY17, NCISRA Whidbey Island was notified by [REDACTED], Sexual Response Assault Coordinator for Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI), WA of an allegation by [REDACTED] Naval Ocean Processing Facility (NOPF), that she received unwanted sexual contact from [REDACTED] while deployed at sea aboard the USNS EFFFECTIVE (T-AGOS 21) (b)(), [REDACTED] stated the incident occurred on 23MAY17 and was originally reported as restricted but was recently made unrestricted[REDACTED] later informed NCISRA Whidbey Island that [REDACTED] being recalled to NASWI and would arrive on 01JUN17. NCISRA Whidbey Island made numerous attempts to interview [REDACTED] upon her return to NASWI. On 05JUN17, [REDACTED], Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate (VA) informed NCISRA Whidbey Island that [REDACTED] available to be interviewed on
3. On 06JUN17, Reporting Agent (RA) interviewed [REDACTED] 23MAY17 [REDACTED] stated she injured her left hip while conducting squats on a smith machine in the ships physical fitness area [REDACTED] told RA she immediately sought medical aid and walked to [REDACTED] medical office [REDACTED] 0) disclosed she was wearing civilian fitness attire consisting of a t-shirt and shorts [REDACTED] believed she arrived between 0800 to 0900 hours and Stated(y[REDACTED] in his office [REDACTED] said she walked to [REDACTED] state room which she had never been in before but said she knew it was his because it had his name on the outside of the door [REDACTED] expressed n) , (o answered his door and invited her inside [REDACTED] stated she told ) , (o\ She injured her hip and needed pain relief medication [REDACTED] said before leaving(h[REDACTED] invited her to come over later in the evening for "cocktails [REDACTED] not have any further information on the type of drink but believed(y[REDACTED] jwas implying alcoholic drinks [REDACTED] recalled walking together to his medical office and said he closed the door behind them [REDACTED] believed the office was located in the forward part of the prepared two zip lock bags full of medicine [REDACTED] told RA one of the bags contained Tylenol and the other contained a muscle relaxer [REDACTED] recalled(i[REDACTED] what medication she was being given and how often to take the medication [REDACTED] said(u[REDACTED] examine her hip nor did she see him fill out any paperwork or have her sign anything [REDACTED] Said after being given the medication[REDACTED] asked for a kiss and [REDACTED] refused [REDACTED] reported(h[REDACTED] y then kissed her on the side of her face in the cheek area [REDACTED] Said she stood up and tried to leave and stated[REDACTED] ¢)then sat in the chair she had been sitting in [REDACTED] said(h[REDACTED] staring at her breast area and making "weird" faces [REDACTED] asserted[REDACTED] ¢ythen used both his hands to grab both of her hips [REDACTED] Stated she used her hands to push away from[REDACTED] jand departed the office. Refer to Exhibit (1) for additional details.
4. On 07JUN17, [REDACTED] Principal Deputy Chief for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section was contacted and briefed regarding the details of [REDACTED], allegations. Sexual Contact) had been not met because there was no unwanted sexual contact of the genitalia, anus, groin, breast, inner thigh, or buttocks [REDACTED] stated based on the allegation the only possible charge would be under 18 U.S.C. § 113 [5] (Simple Assault) which is a misdemeanor offense and does not fall under MEJA. \ ) [REDACTED] ycystated based on the allegation reported the DOJ would not prosecute or take any action against [REDACTED] provided Reporting Agent (RA) with DOJ's declination to prosecute [REDACTED] email. Refer to Exhibit (2) for additional details.
5. Prior to NCIS assuming prior jurisdiction the USNS EFFFECTIVE started a command investigation into the alleged incident. Records related to the command investigation were later provided to NCISRA Whidbey Island. The relevant medical records. A copy of these documents shall be retained in the notes section of case file.
6. The following databases were queried for [REDACTED] Department of Defense (DoD) Person Search, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Interstate Identification Index, NCIC and local wanted persons systems, National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS), NCIS Case Information System IS) and K-NET, Defense Criminal Investigative Index II), Navy ( ), Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), and the Defense Law Enforcement Data Exchange (D-DEx). No derogatory information was found.
7. Investigator (INV) [REDACTED]conducted a review of [REDACTED] military service records. INV [REDACTED] (o\ did not find any information relevant to the captioned investigation. Refer to Exhibit (3) for additional details.
8. Since the inception of this investigation [REDACTED] Commanding Officer, NOPF; [REDACTED] Staff Judge Advocate, NASWI; and [REDACTED] SARC, have been apprised regarding the status of this investigation. Additionally, [REDACTED] of Crowley Government Services and [REDACTED] Master, USNS EFFFECTIVE were also briefed on the outcome of captioned investigation.
9. A copy of this report is being provided to [REDACTED] Crowley Government Services at 9487 Regency Sq. Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32225 [REDACTED]informed NCISRA Whidbey Island he will be responsible for conducting a command investigation into the alleged incident after the investigation is closed by NCIS.
10. Due [REDACTED] allegations not meeting the criminal elements for a violation of the 18 U.S.C § 2244 (Abusive Sexual Contact) or any other felony level crime under MEJA and the declination to prosecute by the DOJ this investigation is hereby closed.
