Army Demotes Former Utah Guard General Years After Gov. Cox Dismissed Misconduct Investigations

Army demotes former Utah Guard general years after Gov. Cox dismissed misconduct investigations

After Gov. Spencer Cox quashed two investigations into Utah's top military commander, the Army has now demoted the former two-star general to lieutenant colonel.

2-star general busted down to lieutenant colonel over 'inappropriate relationship'

A former adjutant general of the Utah National Guard who was placed on administrative leave two years ago after an Army investigation has retired as a lieutenant colonel, defense officials confirmed. “An Army Inspector General Investigation substantiated the allegation that Maj. Gen. Michael J. Turley engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate,” said Army spokeswoman Cynthia O. Smith. “He will retire as a Lieutenant Colonel (O-5…