A dramatic court martial is currently underway at a Canadian Forces base in Manitoba for a soldier who has been accused of sexually assaulting another male soldier.
The alleged assault happened back in 2014 when the two corporals were training at a base in Wainwright, Alberta along with a platoon of 24 others soldiers. The alleged incident happened in the evening on the final day of training.
According to testimony, the victim, who does not identify as gay, was forcibly penetrated though his clothing and called a homophobic slur while he was mopping the floor.
He testified in court that he felt “a sharp, penetrating pain” and was “in shock” as he watched his attacker casually walk away. Afterwards, he found a two-inch-long tear in his underwear.
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He also suffered physical injuries. For a year afterwards he says he would find liquid fecal matter inside his underwear and have to wipe away blood.
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He did not seek medical attention or didn’t tell anyone about the attack until about a year and a half later, in the summer of 2016.
“I felt it would be too awkward,” he testified.
The defense tried downplaying the assault, saying that soldiers often horsed around with each other, including slapping each other’s butts, calling each other homophobic slurs, and partaking in “tickle parties.”
When the alleged attacker took the stand, he admitted to engaging in horseplay that included tickling, pants-pulling, and putting Rub A535 heating cream up his butt.
He also admitted to spanking the victim.
“It wasn’t meant to be malicious,” he said. “It was done in a light spirit.”
Another soldier testified that the behavior was just how the soldiers let off steam.
“Everybody seemed to take it quite well,” he testified.
As for the use gay slurs, he added, “it wasn’t derogatory or anything.”
The trial continues.
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JaredMacBride
Very kinky this Canadian military.
o.codone
This kind of thing isn’t funny or playful, it’s violent and hurtful. Two years ago when I shared the details of my rape by two guys who thought it would be “funny” to cum in my ass when I was passed out, the Queerty readership made fun of me and said I musta been begging for their dick. It was insult to injury. So, let’s not ignore this or pretend it’s hot or fun. It’s not hot or fun.
Sam6969
o.codone: an outstanding number of people here are just plain idiots, ignorant or sexually frustrated (maybe predators themselves). Just skip their comments and focus on positive ones.
People, like yourself, who went through such abuses should always be supported and respected. Be sure that not all the gay community is like them.
o.codone
@ sam6969. Brother, thank you. Kind words. You get it.
Billy Budd
What are soldiers? Soldiers are nothing more than killing machines. Basic training dehumanizes them, removes their moral scruples and makes them capable of almost anything. Rape is a minor offense compared to what they are trained to do on a daily basis. When you dehumanize people, you can’t expect to avoid the side effects.
Heywood Jablowme
What a dumb-ass comment, even for you. Why does your own sh*thole country have so many CIVILIAN “killing machines”? Brazil has one of the highest murder rates in the world.
Bob LaBlah
This story reminds me of when I sided WITH the military in their reluctance to admit gays serving openly in the military. I know it sounds hypocritical but I foresaw situations where cute, handsome young gay men were going to be raped by other soldiers because of soldiers being in situations where they took what they wanted from those they felt were weaker, including sex. Either fight them off or suffer the consequences was the mentality of commanders (especially in the Marines) but once the ban got lifted now they had to deal with situations of “he raped me” and so forth. Were I a commander I don’t think I would want a two hundred pound hunk standing in front of me crying he was raped by another soldier and all he did was lay there and scream.
Believe it or not during the days of ancient Greece there was a special unit called the Sacred Band of Thebes. They were an ancient band of assassins who fought against the Spartans and they were also gay, as in male lovers. Their story is well worth taking a minute and learning something about gay men, military bonding and personal defense. I find it hard to believe that no one questions as to why this soldier didnt fight back or what for a chance to put a baseball against the side of his attackers head at some point later on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpePO7NR-FQ
JayHobeSound
FYI: male-male rape occurred in the US military long before gays were allowed to serve openly.
Shoot the rapist in self-defense. Heck, roll a grenade under his bunk. LoL
JayHobeSound
Wonder if the case will end like so many of the US mil courts martial: acquitted, or convicted of a reduced charge with minimal punishment.
To tear the pants and cause the alleged injuries, sounds like some implement was used, not just a finger.
Takes balls to follow thru to prosecution in the military. Hope the rapist is convicted.
Bob LaBlah
I sure hope it does.