Vanessa Guillén

Texas

Death of Fort Hood soldier raises questions about Army's sexual harassment response

Carson Frame

Fort Hood officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Pvt. Ana Basaldua Ruiz, a 21 year-old combat engineer with Mexican roots. The soldier died on Monday, according to a release from the base.

Mayra Guillén, second from left, and Lupe Guillén, second from right, have been vocal advocates for changes to military justice, after their sister Vanessa was murdered at 20 years old. The Guillén family says Vanessa endured sexual harassment — which is now a crime in the military.

Crime & Justice

Vanessa Guillén's murder led the U.S. to deem military sexual harassment a crime

Bill Chappell

Spc. Vanessa Guillén was murdered by a fellow soldier in 2020. "My little sister shed light on the epidemic of sexual misconduct in the military" Mayra Guillén said.

a mural and memorial honoring Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén

Crime & Justice

New law named for Vanessa Guillén will revamp military investigations into sexual assault, harassment

Ren Larson | The Texas Tribune

On Monday, President Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act, enacting provisions of the “I Am Vanessa Guillén Act.” The new law takes effect Jan. 1.

A mural of Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén is pictured during a July 2020 rally in East Austin.

Politics

A Year After Vanessa Guillén’s Death, Lawmakers Renew Calls For Military Sexual Assault Reform Bill

A federal bill was recently reintroduced, proposing sweeping changes to the way the military investigates sexual assault and harassment allegations. Texas lawmakers are urging Congress to make it law.

A mural of slain Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén in the south side of Fort Worth, Texas. The Army says it will expand its inquiry into the killing of Guillén, who is one of a string of disappearances and deaths at the Texas post.

Crime & Justice

5 Officers Relieved Of Duty Following Investigation Into Vanessa Guillén's Death

Joey Palacios

Several U.S. Army officers are being relieved of duty following an investigation into the death of specialist Vanessa Guillén who was killed in April of last year.

"This is not about metrics, but about possessing the ability to have the human decency to show compassion," Army Secretary Ryan D. McCarthy said Tuesday as he announced punishments and changes related to the killing of Vanessa Guillén.

Texas

Army Punishes 14 At Fort Hood After Review Sparked By Vanessa Guillén's Killing

Bill Chappell

Army Secretary Ryan D. McCarthy cited profound problems at the base, including a command climate that was "permissive of sexual harassment and sexual assault."

Texas

I Am Vanessa Guillén Act Would Massively Expand Sexual Violence Protections For Service Members

From Texas Standard:The brutal murder of Vanessa Guillén, an Army specialist stationed at Fort Hood, resulted in calls for changes in the way the U.S.…

'I Am Vanessa Guillen Act Of 2020' Introduced In The U.S. House

TPR Staff

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced the “I am Vanessa Guillen Act” on Wednesday.

En Español

Contienda Cornyn-Hegar Podría Influir En Cómo Los Militares Manejan La Agresión Sexual Y El Acoso

Bret Jaspers

Read this story in English.La escuela secundaria de Vanessa Guillén en Houston fue el lugar de su funeral público el pasado viernes. Su hermana menor,…

Uriel Guillen speaks during a march and rally In East Austin on Sunday for his cousin, Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen, who is believed to have been killed by a fellow Fort Hood soldier.

Crime & Justice

Hundreds Demand 'Justice For Vanessa' At East Austin Rally

Mose Buchele

Lee esta historia en español. Hundreds of people marched in East Austin on Sunday to honor Vanessa Guillén, the 20-year-old Fort Hood soldier who is…