National Guard Bureau to Investigate Wisconsin’s Handling of Sex Assault Allegations

The National Guard Bureau plans to conduct a thorough investigation of the Wisconsin National Guard’s handling of allegations of discrimination, sexual assault and harassment.  Governor Tony Evers and U-S Senator Tammy Baldwin called for the assessment last month after hearing complaints from current and former Guard members.  Baldwin said, “The men and women of the Wisconsin National Guard deserve an environment free of sexual harassment and assault and I believe this impartial outside review of past actions, current protocols, and future improvements is the best way to meet that objective.”  The assessment will be conducted by a team of experts over the next several months.