071 United States v. Ohu

In the aftermath of a sexual assault, one young Marine struggled to cope with what happened, and with her underlying health conditions. It seemed for her that each place she turned, she was met with either unwillingness or inability to help. She continued to spiral until someone ended up in custody… not her assailant, but her.

This episode involved discussion of sexual assault. There are a number of resources available for survivors and victim of sexual assault, including the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). They offer a free, confidential national sexual assault hotline at 800-656-HOPE as well as an online chat option.

For more information on intimate partner violence, I urge you to explore Alliance For Hope and their Family Justice Center Alliance. If you need help finding shelter in your area, please visit DomesticShelters.org. Last, but not least, many law schools and courthouses offer free legal assistance for people seeking protective restraining orders.

This episode contains a discussion of suicidal ideation/attempted suicide/death by suicide. If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm, I urge you to contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. Help is also available via chat on their website. For support specific to veterans, first dial 988, then selecting option 1. They also have veteran-specific chat support.

 

I relied heavily on the record of trial filed with CAAF. I also referenced articles from the Marine Corps Times (1)(2)(3), Military Times, Military.com, Army Times, Pilot Online (1)(2), and The War Horse (1)(2).

 

 

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