Air Force: Retired 4-star demoted after sexual assault investigation

I don't understand the timing of the allegations and why it took so long to make them. Probably related to some degree of influence he still had.

That being said, there is a reason that fraternization is frowned upon and technically forbidden. Many men do not understand the vulnerability of women in the workplace- either military or civilian. Women across the board don't yet enjoy the situation where they can go to work do their job and be recognized for it, and earn promotions as a result, like men have done. Instead, women often have to do more to be recognized. Often they are castigated for having children or trying to balance their work and family concerns. If they are upset or angry about a situation it's dismissed as being that time of the month, or she's just a bitch. So when a man with power over your ability to prosper in your career crosses the line and wants more from you than professionalism and implies to you he has influence over how you can support yourself, it becomes very difficult to say no. Rules against fraternization exist to protect both parties from the abuse of power over personal relationships, and the orderly conduct of business.
You work with people day in and day out, and it is understandable how people can develop an attraction to another. However, as long as there is a hierarchy in place vs. the subordinate not being in the chain of command, it is unwise to pursue such a relationship. Certainly a 4-star General should have known this.

this makes the 8 or 9th Flag officer to godown in Flames in the last several months...
I would Like to know the rest of the story ... and if it was a retaliation move since he is retired...