144th Fighter Wing under scrutiny for alleged sexual misconduct, cover-up

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Air National Guard's 144th Fighter Wing in Fresno is under scrutiny following a disparaging report in the Los Angeles Times detailing sexual misconduct and an alleged cover-up.[br /][br /]The article details an incident back in 2015 where Staff Sergeant Jennifer Pineda found that someone had urinated on her boots in the woman's bathroom.[br /][Ads /][br /]The defiling of her boots has led to allegations that high-ranking officers in the Air National Guard tried to cover up the incident, by destroying evidence that could have identified the suspect through DNA.[br /][br /]The report also included that a male pilot was retaliated against for showing support in finding the perpetrator.[br /][Ads /][br /]According to the LA Times, The U.S. Air Force Inspector General is now handling the investigation and the 144th has yet to comment on the article.