US Air Force Gen. John Hyten, nominated to be 2 military officer, denies allegations of sexual misconduct during today’s confirmation hearing. Army Col. Kathryn Spletstoser alleges that Hyten subjected her to a series of unwanted sexual advances.
WASHINGTON — The Air Force general nominated to be the nation's number two military officer strongly denied allegations of sexual misconduct Tuesday, telling a Senate committee that he was falsely accused and did nothing wrong.
Gen. John Hyten, left, accompanied by members of his family including his wife Laura, second from right, and his daughter Katie, right, appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee on July 30, 2019, for his confirmation hearing to be Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.The Army colonel says Hyten, who has been nominated to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, subjected her to a series of unwanted sexual advances in 2017.
Sen. Joni Ernst questioned Hyten about his handling of complaints of a"toxic" environment within his command. She said she didn't report the incidents at the time to avoid embarrassment, and out of fear of retaliation. She was also thinking about retiring, and believed Hyten was as well, so she concluded that he would not pose a risk to any other service members.
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