KINGSTON, Ont. – An officer in the Canadian Forces has been demoted in a sexual misconduct case.
A statement from the military says Capt. David Christensen pleaded guilty this week to a charge under the National Defence Act of behaving in a disgraceful manner.
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The charge relates to an act of sexual misconduct against a female member of the military that is alleged to have occurred June 10, 2015 in Kingston, Ont.
A military judge ruled that a second charge of sexual assault would not be proceeded with.
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Christiansen was demoted from his current rank of captain to that of lieutenant.
The statement posted on the Canadian Forces website says the demotion is a “significant punishment” that has consequences on the officer’s career and pay.
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