NORFOLK, Va. — The sailor charged with murdering Seaman Angelina Resendiz is accused of assaulting other sailors in numerous incidents dating back to last July, in addition to other violations in connection with Resendiz’s disappearance and death, News 3 learned at a hearing Thursday.

Jermiah Copeland, a culinary specialist assigned to the Norfolk-based USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), faced an Article 32 hearing — a pre-trial hearing in the Uniform Code of Military Justice — at Naval Station Norfolk. Navy officials shared the official charge sheet against Copeland, outlining the accusations he faces in Resendiz’s murder and allegations involving other female sailors.

Copeland is facing the following charges, the sheet states: murder, sexual assault, aggravated assault, sexual misconduct,

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