European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 9, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The trial continued from Page 15 and decided she wanted to dance. Patrick asked it she would t rather Quot join us for a quiet drink Back at the  she accepted and followed their car Back to the Kennedy House. The time was around 1 15, 1 30 or 2 ., depending who you ask. Later the alleged victim drove William Back to the estate what occurred there Isnit Clear. Patrick was with Michelle William was with the woman but somehow the two couples were not aware of each others presence Ted Patrick and Michelle agree the three of them walked onto a Patio overlooking the Beach opened a bottle of wine and talked for a few minutes. Michelle and Patrick retired to his room where they engaged in conversation and some Light petting. Ted walked in wearing a Nightshirt to say Good night. Patrick and Michelle walked to the Beach with a Blanket then Michelle decided to leave. Patrick walked her to her car Michelle s exit from the estate s parking lot was blocked by another car apparently also about to leave. It appeared William crouched alongside the Drivers door was saying Good night to the woman seated in the car the first car left Michelle left in her car and William and Patrick returned to the House a Only to find themselves face to lace with the woman. She and William retreated to a nearby room to talk some More. Patrick went to bed and sleep the woman s account of the alleged rape is described in police reports and she has held to it during several Days of grueling testimony she gave William a ride Home he invited her in. They walked to the Beach William took off his clothes to go swimming she walked Back toward a stairway to the Patio and began climbing it As she reached the top of the stairs. William grabbed her by the leg. She ran to the area around the estate s swimming Pool. William tackled her held her Down lifted her dress pulled Down her panties and raped her she ran into the House and hid spotted a phone called her Friend Anne Mercer told her she had been raped and asked that she and her Boyfriend come and readers action Lin automatic promotion policy has expired d a should a Soldier who comes into the army with an associate degree and performs satisfactorily be promoted automatically after four or six months or is this promotion the commanders prerogative what regulation covers this Type of promotion a Soldier in  unit came into the army As a private first class because he has an associate of science degree according to his Recruiter he should have been promoted to specialist four or six months into his enlistment he enlisted in october 1990. He was not promoted nor counselled on the reason for not being promote sgt. Omar Maynez Wiesbaden a German police crime scene technician Peggy Irvine testifies about fingerprints taken in the Case. Prosecution witness Anne Mercer Mark Eiden Ammie Roythe received $40,000 Tor two defense teem Holde the urn taken interviews about the Case. From the Kennedy Home. Pick her up. She heard William calling her name and tried to escape. William grabbed her by the  led her into a nearby Den then suddenly released her and sat Down Quot looking very comfortable Quot she confronted William about the rape he denied it and said no one would believe her anyway she left the House tried to Start her car but was unable to get it into gear. She went Back toward the House and waited for Anne and Chuck. Anne and her Boyfriend drove to the estate where they found the woman on a set of stairs outside the House. She told them she could t find her shoes. Anne walked into the House to look for the shoes. She saw William scolded him and asked for the woman a shoes. William shrugged and walked with Anne to the Beach where they looked for the shoes. Chuck became concerned for Anne and walked into the House. The woman became concerned for Chuck and walked into the House the two decided they should Kennedy at the trial from left Christopher Lawford Ethel Kennedy and Eunice  maj. John w. Brossler personnel policy off Cor office of Tho Deputy chief of staff Para Onnal he Usa eur Rapplee the enlistment option the letter writer asks about is found in army regulation a 601-210, table 2-3, Rule e. The specific option that seems to apply to the Soldier in question allowed him to enlist As a private first class due to his accumulated College credits. Specifically an applicant with 39-59 classroom semester hours May enlist As a private while an applicant with 60 or More hours May enlist As a private first class. A follow on promotion to specialist is not part of any current enlistment option. Prior to 1989, some enlistment options did include promotion to specialist after four six or 12 months of Active duty depending on the amount of earned College credits at the time of enlistment. However by the time the Soldier in question enlisted in october 1990, the follow on take some items from the House to prove they have been there. They took a framed photograph a Legal pad with phone numbers written on it and a painted Glass bowl. The woman later found her shoes in the front seat of her car along with her pantyhose and purse. Later that Day the woman called a crisis hot line she was referred to a rape Counselor who in turn referred her to Palm Beach police who met her at a Hospital for an examination and treatment. Medical records will show that the woman had numerous bruises. But the defense is expected to show that medication she was taking made her vulnerable to bruising. Police look a statement from the woman and administered voice stress tests and a polygraph to determine the credibility of her Story. The results indicate she believes she is telling the truth. But polygraph test results Arentt admissible As evidence in court. Palm Beach police went to the Kennedy estate at 1 30 . Sunday March 31, and asked to speak to Kennedy and Smith. William Barry a family Friend staying there told them neither was Home and he thought Smith had left town the Day before. At 2 50 ., lawmen called the House and asked for Barry. The housekeeper told them he was taking Kennedy and Smith to the Airport. Barry telephoned the police 30 minutes later and apologetically told them both Kennedy and Smith were aboard a flight to Washington d c. Airline tickets later obtained by investigators show Smith left for Washington at 3 . That afternoon and Kennedy left 8 30 . Monday april 1. Palm Beach police detectives flew to Washington and interviewed Patrick Kennedy and sen Kennedy on april 6 and 7. On May 9. Police filed against Smith a felony charge of sexual Battery Florida s equivalent of rape and a Misdemeanour charge of Battery. Smith surrendered May 11, was handcuffed fingerprinted and released on bail. On May 31, he pleaded innocent and requested a jury trial. Promotion policy was no longer in effect. If the Soldier believes he is the victim of an unfulfilled enlistment agreement he May want to notify his supervisor and his personnel action Center As he could be eligible for a voluntary  write us readers action line is the readers Quot court of last resort a striving to answer some of the questions about life overseas in a military environment or questions about policies and guidelines when other avenues for answers Are not readily available. If you have a question and Don f know where to turn for the answer write to readers action line co the stars and stripes Apo a 09211. All letters must be signed and preference will be Given to those seeking information of general interest to our readers. A a a e in is n o i d if i n y e 0 s d 11 s t s i 3 i amp a a 0 t it u to v i r a a a in i o r Page 16 b the stars and stripes monday december 9, 1991