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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. This details and disposition investigation was initiated on 15JUL21, after NCISRA Naples, Italy, was notified by [REDACTED] USNS TRENTON (T-EPF 5), of potential sexual contact allegedly committed by [REDACTED], USNS TRENTON (T-EPF 5), againstyp\[REDACTED] USNS TRENTON (T-EPF 5). NCISRA Naples, Italy, made limited contact with [REDACTED] reported [REDACTED] grabbed her waist, and then he moved his hands down to her buttocks and squeezed her buttocks. The incident occurred on 04JUL21, between 1400-1800, outside of the entry gate to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Gaeta, Italy. Due to the incident location (off-base [REDACTED] filed a report with the Carabinieri, Italian law enforcement, who maintain primary jurisdiction. During the course of the investigation, NCIS was notified of [REDACTED]} death that occurred on 30NOV21, and subsequent notification was made to the Carabinieri law enforcement for their case documentation/closure. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.
NARRATIVE
1. This details and disposition investigation was initiated on 15JUL21 and pertains to suspected violations of Italian laws relating to sexual assault. Due to the incident location (off-base), the Carabinieri, Italian law enforcement, have primary jurisdiction.
2. For documentation purposes, per Reference (A), [REDACTED] USNS TRENTON (T-EPF 5), was identified as a suspect in a wrongful destruction investigation, in which NCIS maintains jurisdiction. Per Reference (B) [REDACTED] identified as a suspect in a separate unrestricted report of sexual assault pertaining to a different victim, in which NCIS maintains jurisdiction. References and (D) documented the previous investigative activity completed in this investigation.
3. On 15DEC21, Reporting Agent (RA) received notification from [REDACTED], Commodore, Commander Task Force Six Three TF-63) and Military Sealift Command Europe and Africa OMSCEURAF), that [REDACTED] deceased and his date of death was 30NOV21. [REDACTED]also referenced a website link for [REDACTED] obituary. On 15DEC21, RA reviewed the obituary and conducted a Department of Defense Person Search (DPS) query of [REDACTED] which identified his date of death was 30NOV21. Exhibit (8) pertains.
4. On 15DEC21, RA made contact with} —§ [REDACTED], Investigator, India-7, NSA Gaeta, Italy, regarding notification of [REDACTED] death that occurred on 30NOV21 [REDACTED] Gjadvised the death notification was made to the Carabinieri law enforcement. Subsequently, on 05JAN22 [REDACTED] ladvised the Carabinieri investigation was still open, pending the Magistrate's request to close the case.
5. Due to [REDACTED] death and the forthcoming Carabinieri case closure, this investigation is closed. If any Italian law enforcement records are subsequently received, they will be documented in a supplemental report.
6. On 07JAN22, [REDACTED], Attorney, Office of General Counsel, Military Sealift Command (MSC), were briefed on the closure of this investigation.
7. Additionally, the monthly Special Victim Investigation and Prosecution (SVIP) notifications were made to the following individuals: Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC): 15JUL21 (24 hour), CIV, SARC, NSA Naples, Italy 16JUL21 (48 hour [REDACTED] 18AUG21, 14SEP21, 21OCT21, o9nov21'° 15DEC21, 07JAN22, 6), Victim Advocate (VA): 15JUL21 (24 hour), [REDACTED], VA, USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20) 16JUL21 (48 hour [REDACTED](G) 18AUG21, 14SEP21, USN, VA, NAVSUP FLC Naples, Italy 21OCT21, 09NOV21 [REDACTED] 15DEC21, 07JAN22, Region Legal Servi : 15JUL21 (24 hour [REDACTED], Trial Counsel, RLSO Europe, Africa, Central 16JUL21 (48 hour) [REDACTED] NOTE: No further SVIP notifications were made to RLSO due to lack of jurisdiction ivilian suspect).
8. A copy of this report will be provided to [REDACTED] eu.navy.mil) for informational purposes.
