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Ex-Army Sergeant Sues MoD for £660,000 Over Bullying

4/16/2026

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Jonathan Biney, a former Army sergeant, is suing the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for £660,000.
Biney alleges a quartermaster bullied him with offensive language and daily insults.
Biney says the harassment caused depression and anxiety affecting his personal and professional life.
The MoD denies the allegations.
It says any swearing was not aggressive and that Biney was not treated differently from his peers; the case is set for a full trial unless a settlement is reached.

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Jonathan Biney, a former Army sergeant, is suing the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for £660,000.
Biney alleges a quartermaster bullied him with offensive language and daily insults.
Biney says the harassment caused depression and anxiety affecting his personal and professional life.
The MoD denies the allegations.
It says any swearing was not aggressive and that Biney was not treated differently from his peers; the case is set for a full trial unless a settlement is reached.