Marine officer investigated for sexual harassment texts
Marines continued from page 1B noting Col. Ernest Ackiss was appointed in 2013 to probe one of several sexual harassment allegations against the Marine officer. Ackiss found the complaint about inappropriate texts.
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Marine officer accused in harassment cases sparks scrutiny
The inspector general report details prior harassment accusations surrounding Col Ackiss and Maj Cheek, with criticism of investigations. It describes a hostile environment in the Marine Corps Behavioral Health Division led by Ann Crittenden, who resigned in 2015 amid a confidential settlement that limited future Marine work.
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