Disgraced military officer honoured by late Queen is facing jail

A senior British military officer, decorated for his heroism in Afghanistan, is facing prison time after being found guilty of groping a female colleague.

Lieutenant Colonel Benedict Stephens, 44, who was awarded the prestigious Queen's Gallantry Medal for bravery in 2011, assaulted a young NCO during a boozy night out in Dubai, a court heard.

Stephens, who was serving with the British Defence Staff at the time, had consumed a considerable amount of alcohol, including four pints, six cocktails, and six shots, befo...
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