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Criticism Grows Over Army Sergeant's Sexual Assault Sentence

12/10/2025

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The decision not to review the six-month sentence of former Army sergeant Michael Webber for sexually assaulting Gunner Jaysley Beck has drawn criticism.
Beck's mother, Leighann McCready, called the ruling an insult and noted Beck died by suicide in 2021.
Solicitor General Ellie Reeves said Beck deserved better and the Army is implementing reforms to improve culture and handling of sexual-offense complaints.

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The decision not to review the six-month sentence of former Army sergeant Michael Webber for sexually assaulting Gunner Jaysley Beck has drawn criticism.
Beck's mother, Leighann McCready, called the ruling an insult and noted Beck died by suicide in 2021.
Solicitor General Ellie Reeves said Beck deserved better and the Army is implementing reforms to improve culture and handling of sexual-offense complaints.