A Marine Corps recruiter who self-published a memoir detailing an alleged sexual relationship with a recruit has been removed from his role pending the outcome of an internal investigation.
Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Champagne, 36, last month published an account of what he called a “scandalous romantic relationship” with a young prospective recruit.
Excerpts from the since-deleted memoir reviewed by Military.com reportedly “paint a disturbing picture of a grown man in a position of authority in the Marine Corps engaging in sexual activity with potential recruits.”
In a creepy twist, the subject of her story, nicknamed “Cosette” in the book, “needs consent from her parents to join the army,” implying she is under 18.
A spokesman for his command confirmed to Military.com that although Champagne remains on active duty, he will no longer perform recruiting duties at Recruiting Station Fort Worth until the investigation resulting from the details in his book is complete.
A 36-year-old Marine Corps recruiter has been removed from his role after self-publishing a memoir detailing an alleged sexual relationship with a young recruit.Michael Dalton
“The type of conduct we’re talking about is in no way representative of Recruiting Station Fort Worth, the 8th Marine Corps Recruiting District or the Marine Corps in general,” Capt. Bryanna Kessler told the outlet.
“We do not support people who do not adhere to our… ethos,” he said. “And if people are not willing to comply, they are no longer welcome to serve in our ranks. … That does not represent what we as an institution believe in.”
A Marine spokesman told Military.com that the recruiter’s conduct was “in no way representative” of the Marine Corps.Michael Dalton
Kessler said Champagne’s command has been in contact with the families of the girls featured in the book to make sure “the families understand that the justice system is working, that the command has taken action.” He is not in touch. … She was in no danger of being contacted by him.”
In excerpts of the memoir, which Military.com says it received from Champagne’s ex-in-laws, he describes the alleged relationship in detail, including how he stayed with her “three or four nights a week” and how he hid the fact that he had unprotected sex with him.
Kessler said both the Marine Corps and NCIS are investigating the case, but the service declined to confirm their involvement.
“NCIS takes allegations of criminal sexual misconduct very seriously,” NCIS spokesman Jeff Houston told Military.com. “Out of respect for the investigative process and to protect the privacy of victims, NCIS does not comment, confirm relevant details, or confirm the existence of an ongoing investigation involving allegations of criminal sexual misconduct.”
NCIS did not respond to The Post’s request for comment by press time.
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