Air Force Academy cadet Jamil Cooks arrested again on new allegations of sexual misconduct

Jamil Cooks already facing sexual assault charges

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Posted: 12/04/2012
Last Updated: 197 days ago

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - An Air Force Academy cadet has been jailed while investigators check out new allegations of sexual misconduct.

Academy officials said Tuesday that Jamil Cooks was taken to the Teller County Detention Center to ensure he is not a threat to himself or others.

Cooks is already facing charges of attempted sodomy, aggravated sexual assault and aggravated sexual contact. No details have been released on the new allegations.

Cooks has not responded publicly to the allegations and a hearing is scheduled Dec. 18.
 

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