JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — Four soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord are facing court-martial for the sexual assault of a female military student in a barracks last fall. Among them is Spc. Jadon Bosarge, whose younger brother, Jaret, is currently enrolled at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
The alleged assault took place on October 27, 2024, inside a JBLM barracks. The victim, a college student at the time, has since commissioned as an Army officer. “The sexual assaults occurred at the same time and place with all charged soldiers present,” said Michelle McCaskill, communications director for the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel (OSTC), which is prosecuting the case.
Diverging Paths
The Bosarge family story once reflected promise and achievement. Growing up in Petaluma, California, Jadon Bosarge played both football and lacrosse, spending time as a quarterback and safety before continuing his athletic career at Santa Rosa Junior College. His younger brother, Jaret, also excelled in football — first at St. Vincent de Paul High School, then at Trinity-Pawling School in New York. In 2022, Jaret was one of about 1,000 students nationwide selected to attend West Point’s Summer Leaders Experience, a highly competitive pre-admissions program. He earned his appointment to West Point the following year.
Now, while Jaret trains to become an Army officer, his older brother faces charges that could send him to prison for life.
The Charges Against Jadon Bosarge
Bosarge, 24, is a radio and communication security repairer assigned to the 125th Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Field Artillery Brigade. He has been charged with:
- Two counts of sexual assault
- Two counts of attempted sexual assault
- One count of indecent recording
- One count of distribution of indecent recording
- One count of conspiracy to commit sexual assault
- One count of obstruction of justice
If convicted, Bosarge faces up to 332 years in prison, reduction to private, forfeiture of all pay and benefits, and a dishonorable discharge. His court-martial is expected to begin in September.
Federal court records also show Bosarge pleaded guilty in 2023 to a negligent driving charge in Washington state, for which he was fined $500.
The Other Soldiers Charged
Three other JBLM soldiers face charges from the same incident:
- Cpl. Pedro Angel Ruiz, 29, a small arms and artillery repairer, is charged with two counts of attempted sexual assault, indecent recording, distribution of indecent recording, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice. He faces a maximum of 87 years in prison and is scheduled for trial Nov. 3.
- Pvt. 2nd Class Deron J. Gordon, 20, a multiple launch rocket system crew member, is charged with sexual assault, abusive sexual contact, indecent recording, distribution, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice. He faces a maximum of 355 years in prison. Gordon has pleaded guilty to at least some charges and requested a trial by judge alone. His court-martial is set for Sept. 3.
- Pfc. Kallon Curiel, 19, also a rocket system crew member, faces four counts of sexual assault, two counts of abusive sexual contact, two counts of attempted sexual assault, indecent recording, distribution, conspiracy, and obstruction. He faces 339 years in prison and is the only accused currently held in pretrial confinement. Curiel also faces additional charges in Arizona for sexual assault of a child and sexual assault without consent, which could add another 60 years if convicted.
The Victim
The Army has not released the victim’s name, but officials confirmed she was a college student at the time of the assault. She has since earned her commission as an Army officer, meaning the case now pits four enlisted soldiers against a peer who outranks them.
Under Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, sexual assault is defined as “intentional sexual contact characterized by the use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent.” Each count carries a potential 30-year maximum sentence.
A Family Name, Now Split Between Honor and Scandal
The Bosarge name is now tied to two radically different futures in the Army.
- Jaret Bosarge, the younger brother, wears West Point gray and prepares to lead soldiers after graduation. His path reflects discipline, promise, and the Army’s investment in shaping future leaders.
- Jadon Bosarge, the older brother, is accused of betraying the very values the Army holds highest. Instead of preparing for a career of service, he is preparing to defend himself against charges that could leave him behind bars for life.
The trials are set to continue through the fall, with Gordon and Bosarge first in court in September, Ruiz in November, and Curiel awaiting multiple proceedings.
For the Army — and for the Bosarge family — the outcomes will mark a stark divide between two brothers whose lives began on the same football fields in California, but who now stand on opposite ends of the Army’s moral and legal judgment.
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