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Teen Soldier Jaysley Beck: Harassment and Systemic Failures Led to Tragic Suicide

Teen Soldier Jaysley Beck: Harassment and Systemic Failures Led to Tragic Suicide

The suicide of 19-year-old soldier Jaysley Beck was linked to relentless harassment by senior colleagues, per a coroner's inquest. Key issues included a sexual assault by Michael Webber and extensive harassment by Ryan Mason. The Army mishandled complaints, fostering a toxic culture. The coroner noted systemic failures significantly affected Beck's final months, leading to calls for independent investigations into military abuses.

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