Navy chaplain fired after been seen on video having sex at a New Orleans bar pub

A navy chaplain was fired last month from his post marine corps command after he was caught on a video having sex in a pub with a woman in new Orleans.
The Marines fired navy capt. loften  Thornton on march 20th for lost of trust and confidence,said marine Lt .col Ted wong a spoke man for marine reserve base in new Orleans. wrong decline in accusation to discuss what made the marine fired Thornton. A Navy chaplain since 1992 but two defence officials confirmed that authorities where observing him in a  video having sex with a woman at the pub,a British-themed tavern across the Mississippi River from the French Quarter. They dont have the privilege to speak because the case is under investigation.

Neil Timms, who owns the pub made a statement that the incident took place in front of the pub by the road near some picnic tables. Timms is cooperating with authorities, he said. The bar is a five-minute drive from the Marine Reserve facility.

Thornton was not available for interrogation and a Navy officer went back with a feedback that the Navy officer is not available.

The “Marine Corps takes all allegations against any of our Marines or sailors seriously, and they are thoroughly investigated,” Wong said.

The Navy provides chaplains for the Marine Corps. Clergy members “are embedded within commands operating at sea and ashore to ensure 24/7 availability,” according to the Navy’s strategic plan for religious ministry. “They provide a source of comfort and refuge that enables service members and their families to practice and grow in their faith and to face personal and professional challenges.”

The Marines have struggled over the last year with sexual misconduct and allegations of toxic work environments. Last year, news broke of the Marines United scandal in which a private Facebook group of current and former Marines who shared often-explicit photos of women without their consent. Several Marines have been court-martialed while others have received lesser punishment, and it prompted a new policy on social media use.

Gen. Robert Neller, the commandant of the Marine Corps, has ordered a new investigation of sexual harassment allegations at its base in Quantico, Va.

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More recently, Gen. Robert Neller, the Marine Corps commandant, has ordered a new investigation of sexual harrassment allegation at its base in Quantico, Va., known as the Crossroads of the Marine Corps.It was reported in Febuary that two civilian employees made complaints of sexual harassment against a Marine officer. 

In March, Neller ordered the new review to focus on the complains of Sherry yetter and Traci Sharpe.They allege that their concerns about the officer, dating to 2013, were not taken seriously by the Marine Corps. They say he called them to his office and showed them that he was sexually aroused on several occasions. He denies the allegations.

In February, Neller fired his top liaison to Congress,Brig.Gen Norman Cooling after the Senate Armed Services Committee asked Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to investigate allegations that he had created a hostile work environment.