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Canadian military leaders dismissed a report on a 2022 sexual assault of a civilian in Latvia, sparking controversy over accountability and handling of abuse cases.
Canadian military officers reacted angrily to an Ottawa Citizen article detailing the 2022 sexual assault of Kristen Adams, a CFMWS civilian in Latvia, with senior officials dismissing the coverage as "rubbish" and "diseased."
Adams, who reported the assault to military police, said she was ignored despite contacting top leadership, including Gen. Wayne Eyre.
The article criticized Lt.-Gen. Lise Bourgon for calling the incident an "alleged" assault and referring to Adams as an "alleged victim," despite multiple military police findings.
The reporting triggered internal backlash, highlighting tensions over accountability and how the military handles sexual assault cases involving personnel abroad.
Los líderes militares canadienses desestimaron un informe sobre una agresión sexual de un civil en Letonia en 2022, lo que provocó controversia sobre la rendición de cuentas y el manejo de casos de abuso.