The US Marines and the Secretary of Defense have said they are looking into a viral TikTok video shared by a female Marine in which she tearfully describes her disgust over the Corps handling of her sexual assault.
In the video, which was uploaded to TikTok by a user identified only as Davina on Thursday, the Marine claims that she was sexually assaulted by a fellow service member, who has been allowed to stay in the Corps.
According to the woman, despite an “admission of guilt” and “evidence,” the man has been allowed to remain in service because of a decision made by a commanding general.

Captain Casey Littesy, a spokeswoman for the service, said the Corps were aware of the video and are “gathering all the details of the situation.
“Sexual assault is a crime, is unacceptable, and violates our core values of honor, courage and commitment,” Littesy told. “We will respond with an update when we have more information.”
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also addressed the video Friday during his first press conference, where he told reporters that he found the clip “deeply disturbing”.
The Defense Secretary also said that he cares “about each and every one of our troops” and would be asking that her “chain of command makes sure that someone is looking out after her needs and is making sure that we’re taking care of her”.
According to the Marine in the video, the perpetrator was originally set to be honorably discharged, but she later received word that he was retained.