About a decade ago, When I was a private in the US Army stationed in VA. I was sexually assaulted by a superior non-commissioned officer in a position of power. After a brief time dealing with the shame, as well as the fear (one did not discuss such things in the Army at that time), I chose to report the crime. During the investigation it was discovered that this individual had done the same thing to other women, or tried to on several occasions. The person was charged with a variety of crimes, negotiated a plea , and ended up accepting a deal that contained 6 charges (only some of which pertain to me):

Assault committed by Battery (2 charges) Indecent Assault (A sex offense charge in VA) Violating a lawful general regulation (3 charges)

The end result was 6 months in a military prison and a bad-conduct discharge. Considering all of the things done not only to me, but other women either under him or treated by him (he was a medic, and assaulted or harressed some of his patents), he got off very lucky. I was disapointed that the plea deal allowed him to plead to the lowest sex offense, Indecent assault, but at the time, the Army's attitudes on sex crimes was still evolving. Today, he would of likely faced Sexual assault or Even attempted rape charges.

Fast forward almost 10 years, I have found love and have children of my own. One of my children enjoys playing video games. He expects me to play them with him. I routinely go to Youtube to try and find out how to enjoy my special time with my son, and about two weeks ago I found Twitch through a link on Youtube. After watching more of the streamer who's Youtube Videos led me to this wonderful community, I decided to hop around the different channels playing the game I was trying to learn more about.

The streamer I was watching had to go offline, but before he did he hosted someone else and low and behold I came face to face with the person who had assaulted me all these years ago. I immediately got sick to my stomach and fled, but returned a day later curious if this individual had changed at all in the years since he chose to do the things he did.

I believe that a prison sentence should not necessarily destroy one's life, if they manage to turn their lives around and there is a serious change in their demeanor.

What I found was a person who very much reminded me of the person who assaulted me all those years ago. Everything from his sexually lude comments to his declarations about "Penetrating his enemies" and they would "Feel me inside of you", while fighting other players–some of whom were women. While I understand people say violent and often sexually offensive things while gaming they don't truly mean (Raping, etc.), you probably shouldn't be saying things like that when you have been convicted of a sex crime.

The most offensive thing to me about the channel was this person's branding of himself. He proudly talks about his military background, refers to his Subscribers as [Edited at the request of Mods], talks about his military background, but of course makes no mention of the fact that he was sent to a military prison or received a Bad-Conduct discharge (which is a really bad thing, FYI). Even his name is based upon his [Edited at the request of the Mods] (and how his came to assault me in the first place). I consider this to be a case of stolen valor. This guy was thrown out, but mainly makes a living by playing games and talking about his military experiences, and that what is really pissing me off.

I am utterly disgusted that this individual, whose records can be plainly found online, could become someone that is considered a Twitch "Partner", has over a large number people in his channel at a time , and has multiple sponsors, all while promoting himself as an army veteran. It is sickening.

This whole things has brought up quite a few memories, none of them good. I thank you for taking the time to allow to try a little personal therapy.

For anyone Interested: I was offered a medial discharge. I declined and did my 2 years active and 6 reserve. I managed to get a degree. Career pursuit has been difficult with two children but once they are a little older I hope to go back to work full time.

Thanks for listening!

Edit: 3:28 PM the mods of this channel have requested me to edit a couple of lines in this Post to prevent the identification of person. I have done this. Edit 3:35 PM further edits at the requests of the mods.