In this interview with CNN, Col. Don Christensen discusses the landmark settlement by lead attorney, Ariel E. Solomon, who secured a nearly $1 million for Colonel Katheryn Spletstoser, who sued General John Hyten of sexual assault. The video covers the allegations, the legal implications of the Feres Doctrine, and the broader context of military sexual assault, including the need for accountability and prosecution in such cases. Christensen highlights the alarming statistics regarding sexual assault in the military and the need for reform.
USAF (ret.) Colonel Don Christensen of Solomon Law Firm is a prominent advocate for crime victims’ rights, frequently appearing in major media outlets such as CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC, MSNBC, Fox News, BBC, New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Time, and Newsweek.
Christensen served as President of Protect Our Defenders (POD) for 8 and half years. During his time with POD, he testified before Congress numerous times, playing a crucial role in the passage of landmark military justice reform in 2021.