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More troops are reporting unwanted sexual contact, but numbers still fall, Pentagon says

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By Ben Finley Verified, Konstantin Toropin Verified
| The Miami Times Verified
More U.S. troops are reporting unwanted sexual contact to authorities, according to a Pentagon report released Friday, but even as more service members are willing to come forward, the prevalence of such incidents still went down overall last year. An estimated 33% of active duty personnel who said they experienced unwanted sexual contact in fiscal year 2025 reported it, compared with 25% in fiscal year 2023, the report said.
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More US troops report sexual assaults as rates fall, Pentagon finds

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By Ben Finley Verified, Konstantin Toropin Verified
| MSN Verified
A Pentagon report released on Friday shows an increase in U.S. service members reporting unwanted sexual contact to authorities. Although more personnel are now willing to step forward, the overall frequency of these incidents has dropped over the past year. An estimated 33 percent of active duty personnel who stated that they experienced unwanted sexual contact during fiscal year 2025 filed a report, compared with 25 percent in fiscal year 2023, the document stated.
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More Troops Are Reporting Unwanted Sexual Contact, But Numbers Still Fall, Pentagon Says

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By Ben Finley Verified, Konstantin Toropin Verified
| Edge Media Network Verified
The Department of Defense seal is seen on the podium in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington.
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