Cadet’s request to resign denied

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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFPN) --  The secretary of the Air Force has denied a cadet’s request to resign in lieu of court-martial.

Cadet 3rd Class Douglas Meester submitted the request July 8 to Air Force Secretary Dr. James G. Roche, officials said.

Charges were preferred against Meester on May 13, for violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The charges included rape, forcible sodomy, indecent assault and conduct unbecoming of an officer and gentleman for providing alcohol to minors.

Officials said the case may now proceed to court-martial. A court date has not yet been determined. If convicted, Meester faces a maximum punishment of confinement for life, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and dismissal from the Air Force.