General Jeffrey Sinclair Hearing Scheduled

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey A. Sinclair will appear on Nov. 5. where his lawyers will be able to cross-examine witnesses against him. Prosecutors will also present evidence against him in the military hearing.

The Article 32 investigation, in case of United States v. Sinclair, is a preliminary hearing with an impartial hearing officer, according to the Fort Bragg Public Affairs Office.

The Fort Bragg officer has been charged with multiple violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The charges include forcible sodomy, wrongful sexual conduct, attempted violation of an order, violations of regulations by wrongfully engaging in inappropriate relationships and misusing a government travel charge card, violating general orders by possessing alcohol and pornography while deployed, maltreatment of subordinates, filing fraudulent claims, engaging in conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman and engaging in conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline, or of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces.