"After wasting millions of taxpayer dollars, the Army finally admitted what it's known for many months: General Sinclair is innocent of sexual assault,"
Scheff said. "Brigadier General Sinclair has admitted to mistakes that are normally a matter between husbands and wives, or employees and HR departments.
It's time to put this matter to rest."
The former deputy commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, Sinclair is believed to be the highest-ranking U.S. military officer to ever face court martial on
sexual assault charges.
A spokesman for Fort Bragg commander Maj. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn, who approved Sinclair's plea deal, could not immediately be reached for comment.
According to the defense, a separate agreement reached with Chinn will dictate what punishments Sinclair will receive. He could face more than 15 years in
prison and dismissal from the Army, though the plea agreement is likely to call for a punishment much lower than the maximum penalties.
That part of the agreement will remain secret until after the judge overseeing the case, Col. James Pohl, conducts a sentencing hearing later this week. That
process will include testimony from about 20 witnesses.
It was not immediately clear whether his primary accuser will be among those called to the stand. The Associated Press generally does not name those who say
they were victims of sexual assault.
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