Midshipman Faces New Charges in Sexual Assault Case

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<p>But ex-Navy football player acquitted on charges involving second woman</p>

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A Naval Academy midshipman was found guilty today of sexually assaulting a fellow student at a Washington hotel last year, a verdict that could lead to prison time and his dismissal from the Annapolis military school.</p>

<p>After three hours of deliberation, a jury of seven Navy and Marine Corps officers convicted Kenny Ray Morrison of forcing himself on a female midshipman in February 2006 after a night of drinking at a nearby nightclub. The former Navy football player was also found guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman for his actions during the incident…

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