Army Sex Case Moves Toward Trial

The sexual-misconduct case against Sergeant Major of the Army Gene C. McKinney moved within a step of trial when a reviewing officer concurred with a recommendation that McKinney be court-martialed, sources said. Col. Owen Powell sent his report to Maj. Gen. Robert Foley, who will make the final decision on whether McKinney should stand trial on 22 counts, including indecent assault, adultery and obstruction of justice. Six women have alleged that McKinney made improper sexual advances toward them. McKinney maintained his innocence during an interview on CBS-TV’s “Public Eye With Bryant Gumbel.” McKinney said he would not accept any deal with the military if it forced him to make any admissions.