Gen. Allen (left) with Gen. Petraeus (right). NATO
Top US General John Allen Could Be Court-Martialed Over 'Flirtatious' Emails -- Business Insider
Four-star Marine General John Allen—the top American and NATO commander in Afghanistan—could be court-martialed because of his alleged involvement in the sex scandal that led to the resignation of CIA Director David Petraeus, Philip Ewing of Politico reports.
Allen, 58, is being investigated for a possible inappropriate relationship with Jill Kelley—the woman who prompted the initial investigation when she asked a friend in the FBI to look into hostile emails she had received from Petraeus' mistress—after it was revealed that the two exchanged thousands of emails, some of which were "flirtatious."
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Update: John Allen could face court-martial -- Politico
My Comment: The Pentagon is trying to defend Gen. Allen .... but I doubt that it will work. President Obama has already suspended Gen. Allen's appointment, and it is safe to assume that General Allen's career is at an end.
Update: Obama has faith in Allen's command in Afghanistan: White House -- Reuters
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