Press Release

June 30, 2024

 

Army ROTC Army Halts Disenrollment Action After Firm Intercedes

 

A fourth-year Army ROTC Cadet was being disenrolled after the Professor of Military Science found she was having an inappropriate relationship with a cadre member.  After the Cadet contacted the Law Offices of David P. Sheldon for assistance, the firm immediately interceded.  The firm challenged the disenrollment action under federal law, alerting the Army ROTC Commanding General, as well as the cadet’s Senators and Representative, arguing that the Army should immediately withdraw the attempted disenrollment.

 

The firm argued persuasively that the Cadet was, in fact, a victim of a predatory instructor and to punish her for the sexual assault by a cadre member violated Department of Defense and Army policy.  Shortly thereafter, the Cadet’s Professor of Military Science withdrew the proposed disenrollment action.  In early June, the Cadet took her commissioning oath and is now serving as a Second Lieutenant.

 

The Law Offices of David P. Sheldon has successfully won Cadets facing disenrollment ROTC actions through legal challenge with Cadets receiving reenrollment and eligibility for commissioning. If you are a ROTC cadet facing disenrollment, the Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC are available to provide legal representation.