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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. On 21May21, [REDACTED], Areal Counsel, Military Sealift Command Pacific (MSCPAC), notified NCISRA San Diego, CA of a report of abusive sexual contactth)[REDACTED] eeported [REDACTED], touchedp)[REDACTED], CIV, buttocks on multiple occasions while underway on the USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE-4). On 01dun21 [REDACTED] ¢)was interviewed and reported [REDACTED] pressed his groin area against her buttocks on three (3) separate occasions while onboard the USNS Richard E. Byrd. According to [REDACTED] first incident took place during Feb21 through Apr21 in the Officer's Wardroom. The second incident also took place in the Wardroom on 14May21 and 20May21. The third incident took place on 20May21 outside the Wardroom in the passageway next to the scullery. On 0OlJun21 multiple witness interviews were conducted. [REDACTED] interviewed and reportedp)[REDACTED] ¢) told her about an incident of abusive sexual contact which occurred on approximately 14May21.) [REDACTED] saidih)[REDACTED] ¢)alleged ie anne came behind her and pressed his groin against her buttocks. Muad [REDACTED], Cargo Second Officer, was interviewed and reportedbye), [REDACTED] told him she was harassed by a storekeeper (NFI) three (3) timed(b)(06 [REDACTED] said observed the storekeeper follow [REDACTED] ¢) and watch her in the past [REDACTED], Supply Utility Man, was interviewed and reported [REDACTED]told him [REDACTED] rubbed his groin againsti})[REDACTED] ¢)buttocks on three (3) separate occasions. [REDACTED], Supply Officer, was interviewed and reported [REDACTED]() Said [REDACTED] turned his body towards [REDACTED] body but did not think the contact was intentional. On 01Jun21 [REDACTED] GQ)was interviewed and admitted he touched [REDACTED] ¢) intentionally in the Wardroom [REDACTED] said [REDACTED] ¢) was on her phone, he said "hi" to her and rubbed up against her buttocks with his hips [REDACTED] also admitted to an incident which occurred near outside the Wardroom. According to [REDACTED] during this incident he intentionally pressed against [REDACTED] buttocks [REDACTED] denied any knowledge of a third incident between))6) [REDACTED] y¢)and himself. Database checks were conducted and the scene where the assaults occurred was documented. On 28Feb22, [REDACTED], Southern District of California Assistant United States Attorney declined to prosecute the case. This case is closed.
NARRATIVE
1. This reactive investigation pertains to suspected violations of 18 USC 2244 (Abusive Sexual Contact).
2. On 28Feb22 [REDACTED], Southern District of California Assistant United States Attorney declined to prosecute the case. Exhibit (13) pertains.
3. During the captioned investigation [REDACTED] fingerprints, photographs, and DNA were not obtained; therefore, an R-84 will not be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
4. During the course of the captioned investigation, SVIP notifications were made to the following individuals [REDACTED], Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) [REDACTED], Victim Advocate; the Assistant United States Attorney's Office. Notifications were made on the following dates: 21May21, 22May21, 15Jul21, and 28Feb22. 5 [REDACTED] Commanding Officer, MSCPAC, will be updated on this investigation upon receipt of this report.
6. This case is closed.
