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Month: October 2024
Veterans court offers redemption chance for former service members
“John Novotnak knew he needed help. The U.S. Army serviceman whose eight-year career included a tour of duty in Iraq, struggled after he was discharged from the military in 2008. Novotnak, 43, of North Huntingdon was charged in 2022 for the second time with drunken driving when he finally concluded he needed to make a lifestyle change.”
“That change came after he pleaded guilty last year and was enrolled in Westmoreland County’s Veterans Court program for former military members charged with crimes. The diversionary program allows veterans charged with what officials described as minor crimes a chance to avoid jail, receive shorter sentences or have their cases dismissed upon successful completion of the six-to-24-month program.”
“Veterans returning to civilian life can experience trauma related to their service that sometimes results in drug and alcohol addiction and criminal behavior. Nico Rogers, 35, of Greensburg said he needed the diversionary program, that includes intensive supervision, counseling and drug and alcohol treatment when necessary, to turn his life around.”
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Cottonwood Heights woman charged with murder in the death of her National Guard husband
“According to Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill, Jennifer Gledhill, 41, is facing several felonies including first-degree murder after she allegedly shot her husband, Matthew Johnson, and buried him in a shallow grave last month.”
“Documents say the missing person investigation began on Sept. 25 when the Utah National Guard called the police requesting assistance in locating Johnson after he did not come into work.”
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Former Air Force Member Indicted for 2019 Sexual Assault at Air Base in the United Kingdom | USDOJ
“The indictment charges James Loubeau, 36, of Miami, with one count of sexual abuse and two counts of abusive sexual contact. Loubeau made his initial court appearance today in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.”
“According to the indictment, on May 4, 2019, Loubeau sexually assaulted the victim at Royal Air Force Mildenhall. Loubeau was later discharged from the Air Force in March 2020. The charges were brought under the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA), which establishes U.S. jurisdiction over certain offenses committed abroad by, among others, persons who served with the armed forces but who are no longer subject to military prosecution.”
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Veterans, advocates examine potential link between prescribed drugs and veteran suicide
“Prescription pills are meant to help veterans cope with the injuries they bring home from service — physical and mental. However, advocates say that medications might do more harm than good. Advocates also say more needs to be done to examine the link between prescription medications and medication suicide.”
“On Tuesday, Tim Jensen with the Grunt Style Foundation hosted the first-ever national summit exploring the potential role that certain prescription medications play in a growing number of veteran suicides. ‘Specifically to the overprescribing and abuse of psychotropics within the veteran community,’ according to Jensen.”
“With more than 6,000 veterans having died by suicide nationwide in 2021, advocates hope that Tuesday’s conversation leads to fewer prescribed medications and more mental health counselors and resources.”
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