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Space Command chief suspended amid investigation into alleged sexual offence
The Ministry of Defence said the theft inquiry has ended and a charging decision now rests with the Service Prosecuting Authority.
- The Ministry of Defence suspended Air Vice-Marshal James Thompson, head of UK Space Command, following allegations of a "serious sexual assault" involving an adult.
- Defence Serious Crime Command confirmed an RAF member's arrest while investigating reports of theft and a "serious sexual offence." Thompson took charge of the organization earlier this year.
- Air Commodore Darren Whiteley assumed interim command of UK Space Command, replacing Thompson, who joined the RAF in 1997 as a weapons technician.
- The theft investigation has concluded and been referred to the Service Prosecuting Authority for a charging decision, while the sexual offence inquiry remains ongoing.
- Headquartered in Buckinghamshire, UK Space Command integrates personnel from the RAF, Army, and Royal Navy to manage Britain's military operations in space.
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The Vice Marshal of the British Air Force, Jamie Thompson, temporarily lost his position as Commander of Space Operations on charges of committing a serious sexual crime, reported to Sky News. A high-ranking military officer was suspended from duty during the official proceedings, handed over RIA News to RIA with reference to Sky News. The Air Force Press Service confirmed this fact. "The British Air Force Commander has been removed from office …
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Space Command chief suspended amid investigation into alleged sexual offence
The head of UK Space Command, which is headquartered in Buckinghamshire, has been suspended amid an investigation into an alleged serious sexual…
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