First-ever US Air Force trial of a general finds William Cooley guilty of sexual misconduct

The major general faces up to seven years in prison after assaulting his sister-in-law at a family barbecue in 2018

In the first-ever military trial for a general in the 75-year history of the US air force, a two-star general was found guilty Saturday of abusive sexual contact for forcibly kissing his sister-in-law after a family barbecue.

Maj Gen William Cooley faces up to seven years in prison, a dishonorable discharge and the loss of his air force pay and benefits at a sentencing hearing scheduled for Monday.