Air Force commander at center of sexual assault case to retire

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WASHINGTON — The Air Force commander whose decision to overturn a sexual assault conviction led to major changes in military policy has decided to retire.

Air Force officials said Wednesday that Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin was retiring after more than 32 years.

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