Senior Army Officer Dismissed After Drunken Misconduct
Major General James Roddis receives suspended sentence for indecent conduct towards female colleague during overseas deployment.
- Roddis, a decorated officer, admitted to drunkenly touching and kissing a female RAF officer in a karaoke bar.
- The incident occurred during the final night of a military delegation's trip to Japan.
- Roddis has been dismissed from the Army and sentenced to six months' imprisonment, suspended for two years.
- He must also complete 150 hours of unpaid work and pay £2,500 in compensation to the victim.
- This marks the second disciplinary action against Roddis for inappropriate behavior towards women.