Air Force will not investigate into senator's rape allegation

The Air Force is holding off on investigating Sen. Martha McSally’s claims that she was raped by a superior officer when she was an Air Force pilot, citing McSally’s wishes.

“The Air Force takes every allegation of sexual assault seriously, no matter when the allegation is made, and thoroughly considers the right way to proceed,” Ann Stefanek, chief of Air Force media operations, said in a statement Friday. “Given the Senator’s desire to not participate in an investigation, the Air Force will remain ready to investigate further if the Senator’s desire changes or other information is presented.”