The scandal involved 43 female trainees allegedly victimized by their instructors during and after basic military training beginning in 2009.
Peter Vega-Maldonado made a plea deal, admitting an improper relationship and the violation of a no-contact order.
[7] He agreed to testify against other accused MTIs in exchange for immunity from prosecution for other related crimes, and it was later learned that Vega-Maldonado had sex with nine other trainees.
[14] The charges stemmed from an incident in spring 2011 when Smith drove two trainees off the base to meet fellow instructor Master Sgt.
Kwinton Estacio was charged with sexual misconduct with a basic-training student, abusing his authority and obstructing justice.
Craig LeBlanc was charged with sexual misconduct, obstructing justice and making a false official statement.