Mother Slams 'Insulting' Sentence for Teen Soldier's Rapist
Update: 2025-12-10
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Mother of Teenage Soldier Slams Short Sentence for Her Daughters Sexual AssailantLeighann McCready, mother of Gunner Jaysley Beck, criticizes the six-month sentence given to former Army sergeant Michael Webber, who sexually assaulted her daughter. Webber received the sentence after pleading guilty, and McCready had requested a review, hoping for a harsher penalty. However, Solicitor General Ellie Reeves declined to refer the case to the Court of Appeal. McCready believes the short sentence sends a dangerous message to young women in the military, suggesting their safety is less valued than a mans career. Gunner Becks death was ruled a suicide, with the coroner citing the sexual assault and the Armys inadequate response as contributing factors. The Army has since apologized and implemented new measures to address violence against women and girls.
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