British Army soldier fired for touching female comrade’s buttocks at party attended by Wills and Kate

A soldier has been expelled from the Army for touching a female soldier’s buttocks at a party attended by Prince William and Kate Middleton.

“really drunk” corporal Shane Ritchie slid his hand over the back of a woman who was reaching for a cigarette and scooped her ass.

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She said at the Bruford court-martial: wilting: “It was a solid touch, a grab.”

The groping took place at a St. Patrick’s Day party at the Irish Guard barracks in Aldershot. Huntsin March 2022.

Katenow the Princess of Wales gave out shamrocks.

Richie, 25 belfastdenied sexual assault.

He was convicted, fired, and ordered by the community.

Chief Justice Jane England called this “unsolicited drunken sex”.

Defense attorney Matthew Bolt said in a mitigation, “LCPL ​​Richie’s life was destroyed.

“He lost his job, his career and his honor.

“I would say this is a moment of madness.

“He has two children child And a long-time partner…he has now secured a nebulizer apprenticeship. ”

Richie was also ordered to work 60 hours without pay.