THE TRUTH ABOUT: Jaysley beck - The Untold Story

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 27

The life and death of Jaysley Beck: how her mother turned detective – and took on the military

In 2021, the young soldier took her life after being sexually assaulted by a sergeant major, then sent thousands of messages by her line manager. She was just 19. Five years on, Leighann McCready is still searching for answers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27

Two senior officers cleared of charges relating to teenage soldier Jaysley Beck

Judge Advocate General Edward Legard said there was insufficient evidence to safely convict Colonel Samantha Shepherd and Major James Hook.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

Army officer found not guilty of failing to properly deal with Jaysley Beck abuse claims

Crown concludes there is ‘insufficient evidence’ to convict Colonel Samantha Shepherd

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Army officers ‘let down’ soldier over sexual assault claim before she killed herself, court martial told

Court hears that two officers did not deal properly with allegation Jaysley Beck made against a superior

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

Senior army officers deny charges linked to death of soldier Jaysley Beck

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The Independent UK · Mar 11

Army officers deny charges over handling of Jaysley Beck sex assault

Colonel Samantha Shepherd and Major James Hook were charged after the teenage soldier died by suicide

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Army officers to face court martial after teen soldier took her own life following sexual assault

The assault was swept under the rug, causing the victim to take her own life.

We Got This Covered · Feb 2

Two Senior Officers to Face Court Martial over Handling of Teenage Soldier’s Assault Complaint

Two serving Army officers are set to face a court martial over how they handled a teenage soldier’s sexual assault complaint before she took her own life.

The Fashion Central · Jan 30

Family of soldier who died speak out as two senior officers face court martial

It is understood Major James Hook and Colonel Samantha Shepherd will face a court martial over their actions relating to Gunner Jaysley Beck.

Evening Standard · Jan 30