HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Tech. Sgt. Robert Condon was found guilty by general court-martial on Sept. 25 of rape, sexual assault, forcible sodomy, assault, stalking, false imprisonment, obstruction of justice and dereliction of duty.
Condon, a former special agent assigned to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, 9th Field Investigations Squadron, at Hurlburt Field, was sentenced on Sept. 26, after a 13-day court-martial, to 30 years of confinement, reduction in grade to E-1, forfeiture of all pay and a dishonorable discharge.
This trial is an example that the military justice system works, said Capt. Jason Gammons, lead prosecuting attorney in this trial.
Gammons has been trying sexual assault cases for six years.
“I’m very proud of our system,” he said. “It works, and it works well.”
Military members must adhere to the highest standards of professionalism. The Uniform Code of Military Justice establishes the foundation for accountability and good order and discipline within the military. A military panel, consisting of four officers and two senior enlisted members, found Condon guilty of 11 violations of the UCMJ.
“It was a diverse panel and was a great reflection of our community here at Hurlburt,” Gammons said.
Headquarters AFOSI at Quantico, Va., began investigating Condon on Sept. 6, 2013, after the first victim, an Airman from Hurlburt Field, came forward. Later, in the course of the investigation, two more victims came forward. The victims were both military and civilian.
Special Agent Richard Abboud, Director of Staff of AFOSI, said that this case clearly shows OSI’s dedication to justice.
“It demonstrates our commitment to our Air Force to vigorously investigate crimes committed by those who would lie, cheat, steal, degrade or inflict pain on others ... no matter who they might be ... even someone who masquerades as a member of law enforcement,” Abboud said. “The impact clearly demonstrates our commitment to find the truth and serve justice.”
The court-martial began on Sept. 15, with opening statements by both the prosecution and defense counsels. After witnesses took the stand, both sides made their final arguments to the panel before the sentencing.
Condon arrived at Hurlburt Field on Nov. 14, 2011. He was immediately removed from his duties when he came under investigation. He was ordered into pretrial confinement on 10 Oct. 2013 where he remained until his trial.
“Any sexual assault case is important. Anytime someone gets hurt, it’s a big deal,” said Gammons. “[This trial] shows that if you want to wear our uniform and want to hurt people, you will be found and held accountable.”