Military sexual trauma survivors can’t sue the government. A new bill could change that.

By: Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 1,861

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago


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When Mayra Diaz opened the door of her Army barracks room in 2022, she didn’t realize it was the beginning of the end of her military career.

She had never met the soldier standing in front of her, Sgt. Greville Clarke. She didn’t know he had sexually assaulted three …

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