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Family of Texas soldier Vanessa Guillen seeking $35 million in damages

AUSTIN - The family of a Texas soldier who was sexually harassed and killed at a military base near Killeen in 2020 filed a lawsuit Friday seeking $35 million in damages from the U.S. government.The family of 20-year-old Vanessa Guillen is seeking damages on the basis of sexual harassment, abuse, assault, rape, sodomy and wrongful death.RELATED: US Army finds Spc. Vanessa Guillen’s supervisor sexually harassed her, Ft. Hood leaders didn’t act on itAn investigation by military officials into the death of Guillen, who was killed by a fellow soldier at U.S.

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Officials: Army to put civilian in charge of criminal probes

WASHINGTON – The Army plans to put a civilian in charge of the command that conducts criminal investigations, a response to widespread criticism the unit is understaffed, overwhelmed and filled with inexperienced investigators, officials familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

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Army disciplines 21 at Fort Hood in probe of soldier's death

WASHINGTON – The Army said Friday that it has taken disciplinary action against 21 officers and non-commissioned officers at Fort Hood, Texas, in connection with death last year of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, who was missing for about two months before her remains were found.

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US Army crowdsources ideas to combat sexual assault crisis

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sgt. Taylor Knueven always knew sexual assault and harassment plagued the U.S. Army. But the combat medic’s own assault early last year opened her eyes to the broken system surrounding one of the military’s most infamous problems.

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14 Fort Hood soldiers fired, suspended over violence at base

WASHINGTON – Army leaders are firing or suspending 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, and ordering policy changes to address chronic leadership failures at the base that contributed to a widespread pattern of violence including murder, sexual assaults and harassment. Two general officers are among those being removed from their jobs, as top Army leaders on Tuesday announced the findings of an independent panel's investigation into problems at the Texas base.The actions, taken by Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, come in the aftermath of a year that saw 25 soldiers assigned to Fort Hood die due to suicide, homicide or accidents, including the bludgeoning death of Spc.

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Commander seeks to get embattled Fort Hood 'back on track'

WASHINGTON – Every week, Army Lt. Gen.

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Fort Hood reveals specs of gate named in honor of Vanessa Guillen

KILLEEN, Texas - Vanessa Guillen's family and their attorney Natalie Khawam are meeting with Fort Hood leadership today to see the specs of a gate that will be named in Guillen's honor.The family will also visit a memorial that soldiers created in Guillen's barracks.Following the visit, the family will hold a press conference at 3:30 p.m. Fort Hood officials and Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Pfc.

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Lawmakers introduce "I Am Vanessa Guillen" bill on Capitol Hill

AUSTIN, Texas - The "I Am Vanessa Guillen" bill is being introduced today on Capitol Hill with support from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers. The bill aims to help military members report instances of sexual abuse or harassment without fear of retaliation along the chain of command.Prior to her disappearance, 20-year-old Fort Hood Specialist Vanessa Guillen told her family that she was being sexually harassed on post but it was never officially reported to Ft. Hood.RELATED: Advocates push for “I am Vanessa Guillen” bill to assist soldiers and military families---------Get breaking news alerts in the FOX 7 Austin News app. It is FREE!Download for iOS or Android---------Guillen's remains were found two months after she went missing

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Advocates push for “I am Vanessa Guillen” bill to assist soldiers and military families

AUSTIN, Texas - It’s been about five months since Ft. Hood Specialist Vanessa Guillen was murdered.

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Texas senator joins calls for Senate hearing on deaths at Fort Hood

AUSTIN, Texas - Senator John Cornyn has joined calls for a Senate hearing into the command climate and culture at Fort Hood after the disappearances and deaths of several soldiers stationed there, including SPC Vanessa Guillén. The Texas senator and two Democratic U.S. senators from Massachusetts, U.S.

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Fort Hood soldier missing since Aug 17 found dead in suspected suicide

TEMPLE, Texas - The attorney for the missing Fort Hood soldier's family says Sgt. Elder Fernandes was found dead in a suspected suicide near railroad tracks in Temple. She also told FOX 7 Austin's Amanda Ruiz that she’s calling for a congressional investigation on his death and Vanessa Guillen’s death.According to the Temple Police Department, a call was received regarding a medical call along the railroad tracks west of South 49th Street just after 5:30 p.m.

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Attorney: Missing Fort Hood soldier found hanging from tree

TEMPLE, Texas - The attorney for the missing Fort Hood soldier's family says Sgt. Elder Fernandes was found hanging from a tree near railroad tracks in Temple. She also told Amanda Ruiz that she’s calling for a congressional investigation on his death and Vanessa Guillen’s death.According to the Temple Police Department, a call was received regarding a medical call along the railroad tracks west of South 49th Street just after 5:30 p.m.

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Hundreds attend public memorial for Spc. Vanessa Guillen held in Houston

HOUSTON - Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen at a public memorial service on Friday at her alma mater in Houston.The memorial service began at noon at Cesar E.

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Public memorial for Spc. Vanessa Guillen held in Houston

HOUSTON - A memorial service will be held for U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen on Friday at the Houston high school where she graduated.The memorial service begins at noon at Cesar E.

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Army: Fort Hood has some of the "highest numbers" of violent acts, sexual harassment cases

KILLEEN, Texas - On Thursday, Fort Hood hosted Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy who held a press conference to discuss the Army's efforts to address the recent events at Fort Hood.Officials said McCarthy is visiting Ft. Hood in order to engage with local civilian and military leadership and to conduct sensing sessions with enlisted soldiers and junior officers.SIGN UP FOR FOX 7 AUSTIN EMAIL ALERTS"We have to address the challenges and barriers that soldiers endure.

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Trump offers to help pay for Vanessa Guillen funeral

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump met Thursday with the family of a soldier who investigators say was slain on the Texas Army base where she was stationed, saying it is a "terrible story" and that he would help with funeral expenses.The family of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, whose remains were found July 2 following her disappearance in April from Fort Hood, rallied with several dozen supporters before the meeting with Trump, calling for justice in the case and for changes in the way the military handles sexual abuse and harassment."It's an incredible story.

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Vanessa Guillen’s family to meet with President Trump Thursday

HOUSTON - The family of murdered Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen is preparing to meet with President Trump Thursday to discuss a bill that would help prevent what happened to the 20-year-old from ever happening to anyone else.The “#IAmVanessaGuillen” bill was authored by the Guillen family’s attorney, Natalie Khawam. It would provide a 1-800 number outside of the military for military members to report and file sexual harassment claims.“I don’t know a person in the world that doesn’t think that this is the greatest thing on earth,” said Khawam.

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Former Fort Hood soldier whose skeletal remains were found to be buried without military honors, family claims

FORT HOOD, Texas - The family of Gregory Wedel-Morales, a former Fort Hood soldier missing for 10 months until his skeletal remains were discovered buried near the Texas Army base in June, are claiming he won't receive military honors at his funeral and are left with only questions pending further investigation into the case.Wedel-Morales' family held a vigil in his honor in his hometown of Sapulpa, Okla., on Saturday.His skeletal remains were found about a week before those of a different Fort Hood soldier were discovered.Investigators looking into the death of Pfc.

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Fort Hood officials confirm remains found in Bell County to be that of Spc. Vanessa Guillen

KILLEEN, Texas - Fort Hood officials confirmed Monday evening that the remains found near the Leon River in Bell County were that of missing Spc. Vanessa Guillen.Fort Hood Senior Commander, Maj.

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Civilian suspect identified in disappearance of Vanessa Guillen

Cecily Anne Aguilar BELL COUNTY, Texas - The civilian suspect arrested in connection with the disappearance of Fort Hood soldier Spc. Vanessa Guillen has been identified by the Bell County Sheriff's Office.Cecily Anne Aguilar, 22, of Killeen was arrested Wednesday for second-degree felony tampering/fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair a human corpse.

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Remains found in Guillen case still not positively identified, officials say no evidence of sexual harassment

KILLEEN, Texas - Fort Hood officials spoke out publicly for the first time about the disappearance of Spc. Vanessa Guillen who has been missing since April 22.Fort Hood Senior Commander, Maj.

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Mural of Vanessa Guillen painted by artists in Houston

HOUSTON - A mural of Vanessa Guillen is being painted in Houston. Houston artists Donkee Boy and Donkee Mom created the mural in honor of the missing Fort Hood soldier. The mural is located at Taquieria del Sol at 8114 Park Place Boulevard. The public was invited by Vanessa's family and friends who run the official "Find Vanessa Guillen" social media pages to join them for a prayer at the mural around 7 30 / 8 p.m. The social media page encouraged those who attend to wear face masks.The mural was painted the same day it was announced that a civilian suspect was in custody for their connection to the disappearance of Vanessa Guillen.

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One suspect in custody for disappearance of Pfc. Vanessa Guillen, other is dead

KILLEEN, Texas - A military suspect is dead and a civilian suspect has been arrested by the Texas Rangers in connection with the disappearance of Pfc. Vanessa Guillen.

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Partial human remains found close to Leon River during search for Vanessa Guillen

BELL COUNTY, Texas - The US Army says partial human remains have been found close to the Leon River in Bell County, an area of interest in the search for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen.Army CID says no confirmation of the identity of the remains has been made at this point.A news conference was held after a meeting with Ft. Hood officials to discuss the latest findings in the search for Guillen and what the family intends to do moving forward. According to CID, due to "extensive investigative work," agents had returned to the area to conduct more investigative work.

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'Foul play' suspected in case of missing Ft. Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen

KILLEEN, Texas - The attorney for the family of missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen, Natalie Khawam, and U.S. Rep.

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Investigation initiated into sexual harassment allegations concerning missing Ft. Hood solider Vanessa Guillen

KILLEEN, Texas - Fort Hood says that the 3rd Cavalry Regiment commander, Col. Ralph Overland, has appointed an investigating team led by a senior investigating officer (IO) to conduct a commander’s investigation, referred to as an “AR 15-6 Investigation” into allegations that Pfc.

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Reward increased for information to help find missing Ft. Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen

KILLEEN, Texas - The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command has increased the award amount from $15,000 to $25,000 for credible information to help find missing Fort Hood soldier Pfc.

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Demonstration to be held in honor of missing Ft. Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen

KILLEEN, Texas - A show of support is planned for Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen, who has been missing for more than seven weeks. The League of United Latin American Citizens is hosting a peaceful demonstration from 4 p.m.

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Family of missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen asking for federal investigation

KILLEEN, Texas - On day 50 of the fight to find Pfc. Vanessa Guillen, Mayra Guillen shared a message for her sister who she “strongly” believes is alive. “Just hold on, you’re gonna be back home to continue with your plans,” she said at a press conference Wednesday in Houston. Vanessa Guillen’s longtime friend Frida Hernandez says the 20-year-old soldier had plans to go to college to study kinesiology after the Army.

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Search for missing Fort Hood soldier continues

KILLEEN, Texas - The search for missing Fort Hood soldier Pfc. Vanessa Guillen continues more than a month after her disappearance. On April 22, the 20-year-old soldier disappeared from Fort Hood.

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