Roman Catholic military chaplain charged with sexual assaults

[Judi Lynn]

Roman Catholic military chaplain charged with sexual assaults

By Jonathan M. Katz
ASSOCIATED PRESS

3:15 p.m. August 30, 2005

WASHINGTON – The Army is investigating a Roman Catholic military chaplain on multiple charges of forcible sodomy and assault.
Capt. Gregory Arflack was suspended both by the Army and his dioceses pending the results of the investigation.

Arflack, 44, is a chaplain with the 279th Base Support Battalion. The unit performs administrative functions at its post in Bamberg, Germany, which also houses the 1st Infantry Division.

The Army is investigating 12 charges: three counts each of forcible sodomy and indecent acts, two counts each of fraternization with enlisted service members and disobeying orders, and one count each of indecent assault and conduct unbecoming an officer, said Maj. Bill Coppernoll, a 1st Infantry Division spokesman.
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http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/nation/20050830-1515-chaplain-abuse.html

[goforit]

1. This is just unbelievable!

[rexcat]

3. It shouldn't be...

considering the history of the catholic church.

[Lefty48197]

2. Whew!

For a minute, I was afraid it was a Jewish guy or something.

[mitchtv]

4. forcing soldiers?

were they in traction? there is more to this than meets the eye.

[artfan]

5. could be female

or just young and scared. chaplins are officers he could use threats as well and threatening a person with a weapon is also possible