Able Seaman Bradley Betts was sentenced to a fine of $200 after he was found guilty on two charges of conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline at a general court martial on May 28, 2017.

• Of the two charges which were preferred by the Director of Military Prosecutions, Able Seaman Bradley Betts was found:

  • Guilty of charges 1 and 2: Section 129 of the National Defence Act, conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline.

• The charges related to inappropriate sexual comments made by Able Seaman Bradley Betts between November 3-5, 2015 at or near Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, British Columbia.

• The CAF takes all allegations of any form of harmful and inappropriate sexual behaviour seriously and is committed to dealing with them as quickly and appropriately as possible. As in all matters of Canadian justice, the accused remain innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Despite the outcome of a trial however, CAF members can be subject to an administrative review, which can result in actions that range from remedial measures up to release from the CAF, if deemed appropriate by the chain of command.

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• Recent Courts Martial results
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• Director of Military Prosecutions
• Directorate of Defence Counsel Service
• The Code of Service Discipline and Me
• National Defence Act

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