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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.
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