William F. Gentry, 56, of Brighton, will face a preliminary exam on one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct on Jan. 22, 2024, according to court records. He remains free on a $50,000 bond.
The decorated veteran who recently became a senior civilian officer at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point was fired from his post after he was arraigned Nov. 20 in Livingston County on one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Gentry had been employed at West Point since February.
The nature of the alleged crime was not disclosed in the court documents, according to Military.com.
In reporting in the Army Times, the alleged incident took place on Nov. 1, 2022, in Livingston County.
The case was investigated by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. The Livingston County Prosecutor’s Office issued the charge on Oct. 24, 2023. Gentry was extradited from New York State to Livingston County; he was arraigned on Monday, Nov. 20, and he posted a $50,000 bail bond a week later, on Monday, Nov. 27.
Those facing second-degree criminal sexual conduct charges face a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison if found guilty.
