Investigation Launched into Allegations Against U.S. Army General in Overseas Incident

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01/11/2024 21h03

### Investigation Launched into Allegations Against Army General

The U.S. Army's Criminal Investigation Division is probing claims that Army Gen. Erik Kurilla, the four-star general leading U.S. Central Command, shoved a member of his air crew during an overseas trip, according to U.S. officials. Details about the incident, which came to public attention recently, have led to heightened scrutiny of Kurilla's actions during his military duties abroad.

According to anonymous sources, the alleged incident took place during a flight, where Gen. Kurilla reportedly became agitated and pushed the service member. Despite these serious allegations, Kurilla remains in his position and is currently stationed in the Middle East, continuing his responsibilities.

The Army's Criminal Investigation Division released a statement on Friday confirming awareness of the alleged incident, noting that they are "currently looking into it." The statement mentioned that no further information is available at this stage.

Routine procedures dictate that the division conducts initial inquiries into such allegations to determine whether a comprehensive investigation is necessary.

Over the past weeks, Gen. Kurilla has been heavily engaged in travels across the Middle East, making multiple visits to Israel and other regional allies amidst Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

This inquiry was first brought to light by NBC, adding another layer of complexity to the current operations in the volatile region.

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