Nine additional former cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy have come forward with accusations of the institution's failure to prevent and address sexual violence on campus. These claims, filed recently, add to the initial complaints made by 13 former cadets seeking damages of $10 million each. The total number of plaintiffs now stands at 22, including 20 women and two men.
Many of the new plaintiffs were inspired to speak out after learning about the initial complaints. Attorney Christine Dunn, representing the group, believes that there are more survivors who have yet to come forward. The incidents cited in the complaints date back to the 1980s, with some as recent as 2017.
