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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. On 25Jun14 [REDACTED], Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Coastal Riverine Group Two RG-2) Detachment Bahrain, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain notified NCIS about an alleged incident of abusive sexual contact aboard USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T AO 188) at sea in the Arabian Gulf [REDACTED] accused [REDACTED] immediate supervisor, of making unwanted and abusive sexual comments and sexual advances toward her. There was no indication that alcohol was involved. A Sexual Assault Examination Kit was not conducted, due to a lack of physical evidence. [REDACTED], Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), NSA Bahrain advised [REDACTED] declined U.S. Navy Victims' Legal Counsel and advocate support services. On 26Junl14, the day after the reported incident, CRG-2 removed [REDACTED] from USNS JOSHUA [REDACTED] and transferred him to NSA Bahrain. Additionally [REDACTED] issued a Military Protective Order directing him cease all contact with [REDACTED] NCIS interviewed [REDACTED] twice about the sexual assault on 29Jun14 and 20J3u114 [REDACTED] Stated she does not want to participate in the investigation, due to a previous incident in 2009, in which she was the victim of a rape in Norfolk, VA, that was investigated by NCIS, Reference (A) pertains [REDACTED] advised during the investigation in 2009, she was the subject of intense harassment by co-workers and associates of the defendant; therefore, she does not want to subject herself to potentially more harassment and negative scrutiny [REDACTED] agreed to provide details about the incident aboard USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS when [REDACTED] groped her buttocks with his hand [REDACTED] shipboard assignments cause them to work together often in and close quarters [REDACTED] would walk-up behind [REDACTED] touch her, move close to her, or get in her "personal [REDACTED] advised sometimes [REDACTED] would talk to her in a disrespectful manner [REDACTED] provided a Victim Witness Assistance Program pamphlet. On 29Jun14, [REDACTED] (b OQ) USN; all assigned to CRG-2, Detachment Bahrain were interviewed regarding the captioned investigation. On 07Aug14, NCIS attempted to interrogate [REDACTED] however, he invoked his right to remain silent and sought legal counsel. [REDACTED]) fingerprints, photographs and CODIS DNA were obtained and submitted. On 16Oct14 [REDACTED] awarded Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) and was found guilty of violating Article 92 (Failure to Obey Order or Regulation) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, a violation of a lawful General Order; that being, SECNAVINST 5300.26D, by wrongfully creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment. As a result of being found guilty [REDACTED] received an oral admonishment for his inappropriate actions [REDACTED] awarded NJP, corrective measures were taken against him, command was briefed and no additional investigative requests were made; therefore, this investigation is closed.
NARRATIVE
1. This reactive criminal investigation is being conducted pursuant to a suspected violation of Article 120 (Abusive Sexual Contact) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
2. Subsequent to References (A) through , on 16Oct14 [REDACTED] awarded Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) and was found guilty of violating Article 92 (Failure to Obey Order or Regulation) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, a violation of a lawful General Order; that being, SECNAVINST 5300.26D, by wrongfully creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment. As a result of being found guilty [REDACTED] received an oral admonishment for his inappropriate actions, Exhibit (9) pertains. Reference (A) documents a previous NCIS sexual investigation; whereby [REDACTED] convicted of sexually assaulting [REDACTED]) Reference (B) documents a current NCIS investigation; whereby [REDACTED] demonstrated Suicidal ideations.
3. On 26Oct14, [REDACTED], USN, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Coastal Riverine Group Two RG-2) Detachment Bahrain, Naval Support Activity Bahrain; [REDACTED] JAGC, USN, OIC, Region Legal Service Office Europe African and Southwest Asia Detachment Bahrain, NSA Bahrain ay [REDACTED] JAGC, USN, Staff Judge Advocate, CRG-2, Portsmouth, VA were briefed on the status of captioned investigation.
4. Overall [REDACTED] awarded NUP, corrective actions were taken against him, commands were briefed, no additional investigative requests were made, hence this investigation is closed.
