Accuser: Military to commission ex-rape suspect

Accuser: Military to commission ex-rape suspect

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DENVER, Colorado (AP) -- A former Air Force Academy cadet accused of
rape will be commissioned as an officer after he successfully appealed
a separate disciplinary case, the man's accuser said.

Military officials informed 2nd Lt. Lisa Ballas that Max Rodriguez
will become a commissioned officer, Ballas told The Associated Press
on Wednesday night.

Rodriguez was never charged with sexual assault but was expelled for
other reasons that were not disclosed. He appealed to Air Force
Secretary James Roche, who ruled in his favor, said Air Force
spokesman Col. Jay DeFrank.

"During the course of an extensive review, it was determined that
there was insufficient evidence of wrongdoing and that Rodriguez
should be reinstated and commissioned," DeFrank said.

"I feel this is a personal attack against me," said Ballas, who has
agreed to have her name used. "The thing I have wanted the most from
all of this is for Max R...

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