A decorated military officer is in hot water after groping a female colleague during a drunken night out in Dubai, facing possible jail time.
Dubai: So, there’s this big story about a military intelligence chief, Lt Col Benedict Stephens, who’s in serious trouble. He’s facing jail time for groping a female officer after a wild night out.
Stephens, who’s got some serious medals for bravery, was out having drinks and really went overboard. He downed four pints, six cocktails, and six shots. That’s a lot, right?
As they were leaving a restaurant, he made a move on her, saying, “I want you.” Can you believe that? He even asked her if she was intimidated by him while he was at it.
He claimed he was too drunk to remember anything, but he still got convicted. His career, which was pretty stellar, is now in shambles. He even got a medal from the Queen for his bravery in Afghanistan.
It’s a real shame because he was a hero, diving into a canal to save his mates during a firefight. But it seems like his drinking problem, which he’s had for years, really caught up with him.
On that fateful night, he was out with the female officer and another Lt Col. When the other guy went to the loo, he took his chance. The woman said he was flexing his muscles and it felt off.
Then, he touched her inappropriately. She reported it, and despite his denial, a military court found him guilty. Now, he’s waiting to hear his sentence, and the judge made it clear that he can’t promise anything.
