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Army Aviator Who Hid Behind Dating Profile Alias Convicted of Rape

Army prosecutors say Dawson Van Manen used a fake dating profile to assault women, and investigators are seeking more possible victims.

Summary by Military Times
An Army aviator who concealed his identity behind a fake dating app profile to get dates was sentenced to 31 years in prison after a military jury convicted him of raping two women, according to authorities who are now seeking additional possible victims. Warrant Officer Dawson Van Manen, 27, was convicted April 29 on charges including rape and abusive sexual contact involving two women, according to the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel. He …

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DVIDS broke the news on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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