Airman pleads guilty to rape charge Published July 27, 2004 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFPN) -- A general court-martial hearing for an Airman charged with rape ended here July 26 with a guilty plea, a sentence of 42 months confinement and dishonorable discharge from the Air Force.A charge of rape was preferred against Airman Basic Darwin M. Paredesillescas May 19 for violating Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The crime was allegedly committed on base on or about Feb. 8 against a female active-duty Airman. Airman Paredesillescas faced a maximum punishment of life imprisonment, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and a dishonorable discharge from the Air Force. The case will next be reviewed by the general court-martial convening authority, Lt. Gen. John Rosa, Air Force Academy superintendent. General Rosa may choose from four options: agree with the finding and sentence, reduce the sentence, set aside the individual finding, or completely set aside the charge and the sentence.