Comments on: Police To Investigate Alleged Sexual Assaults

By: BAD Responds: COs Who Backed Conscription | Bernews.com

BAD Responds: COs Who Backed Conscription | Bernews.com — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:26:03 +0000

[...] only ten days after the Governor has ‘requested’ that the Police Commissioner launch an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct in the Regiment “the eight” insult the [...]

By: James Rego

James Rego — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 11:24:40 +0000

Gavin Shorto ?
Alan Rance ?
David Burch 1994 – 1997
Patrick Outerbridge 1997 – 2001
David Gibbons ?

Commanding Officers of the Bermuda Regiment during Brangman’s reign of terror. Gibbons finally did something about him.

By: Bermy

Bermy — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 07:14:41 +0000

Not fear at all. This issue doesn’t need a royal commission it just needs a proper local investigation. This is not 1975 when people where scared to talk out against the law of the land. This is 2013 and people are talking.to be fair I think the regiment did a lot of good for a lot of young Bermudian males, I have seen it with my own eyes and have done my 3 years and 2 months but there have been way to many allegations and stories not to investigate this. Do I think the regiment should be ended, NO. Do I think forced conscription should be ended YES! Do I think the regiment(basically a boys club) finally needs to be investigated and held accountable YES!

By: Truth is killin' me...

Truth is killin' me... — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 00:30:33 +0000

There was a few touchy feelies up at that place mate. Touchy feelies that went on to high paying jobs elsewhere!

By: watchfuleyes

watchfuleyes — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 00:13:42 +0000

Yes but what about those who were going in who did not know, who were going in innocent and naive? What about those men who may have been raped at knife point? Is this acceptable to Bermuda? Is it acceptable because they are males? Is this acceptable because they are not your sons, nephews,or brothers? Shame on you Bermuda for turning a blind eye. No can say they didn’t know this was happening because BAD was telling the whole of Bermuda. But unfortunately some chose to distract people by making personal attacks, or criticizing Mr. Marshall instead of dealing with the Human aspect of the situation. So now lets try and figure out how to correct what the Regiment may have tried to cover up, and get justice for these victims, oh sorry alleged victims.

By: Django unchained

Django unchained — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 22:28:52 +0000

I am moved by the decision to have this matter properly investigated. Question, why only a single point of contact to investigate such serious allegations from one of our security services. Also I am concerned by the Governors remarks that he is confident that the Regiment did a thorough investigation prior to Mr. Brangman being forced to retire. As far as I am aware the Bermuda Regiment does not have the expertise or highly trained officers to investigate such serious allegation. I would ask that from now on from te Governor down we stop sugar coating issues to save face. Let’s call a spade a spade. If heads need to roll then so be it.

By: Sanityisback

Sanityisback — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 22:24:27 +0000

Wow! So many knew but so few spoke. Those who kept quiet bear some responsibility for Brangman’s evil. Thing is photographer seems to be proud that he and others remained silent thereby becoming passive enablers.

By: swing voter

swing voter — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:05:48 +0000

Its up to me if I want some weirdo to pat my azz or feel my balzz ….no way am I jus gonna take that silently. cam phone, mini tape recorder, or a fellow recruit hiding in the closet watchin and listening to corroborate the truth. Gov’ment got off lucky cuz those ‘victims’ were too scared of dopey to entrap the weirdos up there. I for one wouldn’t have had to work another day in my entire life.

By: Photographer

Photographer — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:37:54 +0000

Let’s keep it real here folks. Everyone who ever went through those gates up there knew, immediately after introduction, that Q was touchy feely.

By: bornb

bornb — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 11:39:59 +0000

Mercy… sounds like it’s been a lot of nonsense going on at that Regiment!!

By: Proud Bermudian

Proud Bermudian — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:48:49 +0000

Finally Mr. Marshall’s voice is being heard who wants to send their son to a place where they can allegedly be sexually abused for YEARS and it allegedly gets covered up. I am sure that Brangman was not the only superior officer preying on these Young men!! This whole situation is shameful! People such as this ruin an organizations with their deviant behavior.

By: Time Shall Tell

Time Shall Tell — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 06:29:05 +0000

Yes it shall, as it always does.

By: Truth is killin' me...

Truth is killin' me... — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 03:38:24 +0000

Some people will be twitchin’ tonight!

By: sage

sage — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 03:13:24 +0000

Time will tell.

By: sanityisback

sanityisback — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 03:02:56 +0000

Don’t be such a hypocrite and end with peace when you have no desire for justice or show any empathy for the alleged victims. Why are you so bothered by a Royal Commission? I’ll answer for you. Fear!

By: sanityisback

sanityisback — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 02:59:51 +0000

The Regiment will not be able to close ranks as they are being investigated as opposed to conducting the investigation themselves. A totally different ball game and their worse nightmare. Some will not sleep well tonight at all.

By: GOD1ST

GOD1ST — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 00:39:14 +0000

Thank you Mr. Marshall!!!!

By: GOD1ST

GOD1ST — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 00:31:46 +0000

Well done Govenor George Fergusson!!!!

By: Vote for Me

Vote for Me — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:31:28 +0000

Am I missing something? The RG has reportedly spoken to numerous alleged victims. How come the Police or another authority does not have access to teh information? I think the allegations go beyond any individual, it looks like a systemic problem at the Regiment. If the RG story today is true that Maj. Brangman was forced to retire based on the allegations, how can it follow that there was insufficinet evidence for the Regiment to make substantive recommendations on the systemic allegations about the Regiment.

Can it really be true that successive COs were not aware during their tenure!!!

It seems as though a confidential investigation is warranted, possble outside of the police since speaking to the police sometimes causes other unexpected reluctance.

By: Nuffin but da Truth

Nuffin but da Truth — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:03:27 +0000

The Regiment will simply close ranks and not help any investigations as they closed ranks in the past.

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 20:52:07 +0000

The Governor has spoken.
He is aware of the avenues that can be taken.
I am sure he has consulted with the Attorney General and the DPP.
These cases are usually investigated via complaints to the police.

It, the process will be handled well from investigative purpose to see if a prima face case warrants such.

Good call by the Governor as the tools are already there and no need for a Royal Commission.
Shalom.

By: Boremeless

Boremeless — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 20:26:12 +0000

Governor is feeling the pressure. I wonder how one branch of government can investigate another?