Kansas National Guard seeks federal review after allegations of misconduct

The head of the Kansas National Guard has asked federal authorities to review an internal investigation by the guard that reportedly showed racism, enlistment fraud, sexual assault and other misconduct.

The guard’s internal investigation was first reported by the Topeka Capital-Journal on Sunday. The story, which prompted criticism from Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration, laid out allegations of a wide range of misconduct at the Kansas National Guard and raised questions about the leadership of Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, the state’s adjutant general.

Tafanelli released a statement late Friday afternoon that said he was asking the National Guard Bureau to review the internal investigation and the actions taken by the state guard in response. Tafanelli said he would not comment further until the National Guard Bureau completed its review.

Tafanelli also released a letter he sent to the National Guard Bureau.

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