<p>The Naval Academy acknowledged last week that up to 10 of its midshipmen had exhibited "misguided/immature" behavior while on a spring break trip to the Caribbean on a commercial cruise ship. The Academy officials began investigating the incident after a female passenger e-mailed a complaint to them, saying she had witnessed groping, excessive drinking and efforts to encourage underage passengers to drink alcohol. The behavior took place while the mids were in both uniform and civilian clothing.</p>
<p>The academy says a preliminary inquiry found no criminal activity. However, it warned in a written statement, "Any midshipmen who acted inappropriately will be held accountable and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken."...
<p>There is more to the story than published in the Baltimore Sun. Realize that the paper likes to exagerate things and publish inaccurate information or half truths. I happen to know the PIO for this case and he/she has shared information deemed appropriate to be released to MIDN.</p>
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"Midshipmen on Break Allegedly Misbehaved" [Metro, March 28] reported about "alleged" misbehavior by midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy while on spring break. I was stunned to find that the basis of the allegation was not a formal complaint filed with civil authorities or even with the cruise line management but "Web site reviews" posted by people you assume were passengers.</p>
<p>Have you lowered the bar so far that you base stories on unsubstantiated Internet rumor and hearsay?</p>