Guide Note:Col. Samuel Lofton III is accused of sexually assaulting two civilian employees at Shepard Air Force Base, among other charges. He is being tried by a military court, in an Article 32 procedure, which is analogous to a civilian grand jury. The outcome of the procedure will determine if there is enough evidence for a court martial.

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Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Enlisted: 1981
Previously commander of Sheppard's 82nd Training Group
Suspended in May 2007 for financial misdeeds
Charges:
- Rape
- Being absent without leave
- Twenty counts of larceny
- Four counts of indecent assault
- Two counts of dereliction of duty
- Two counts of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman
Maximum Sentence: Life in a military prison

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Crime | Arrests

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Wichita Falls Times: "Women Testify Against Colonel " (February 12, 2008)
- One of the victims reported that after the rape Lofton asked if he could take her pantyhose as a souvenir. She stated that she responded, "What are you thinking? Monica Lewinsky?" before throwing the panyhose at him, and fleeing.
KTRE: Witness Describes Alleged Financial Misdeeds of Air Force Officer (February 12, 2008)
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KVIA: Testimony Continues in Air Force Officer's Hearing (February 12, 2008)

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