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FORT BRAGG, N.C.

The Fort Bragg general is the final stages of a court martial in which he has pleaded guilty to adultery, obstruction of justice, maltreatment of a female captain who accused him of sexual assault, and misusing a government credit card.

Reading a statement to the court, Sinclair made several pauses to collect himself.

"I have squandered a fortune of life's blessings, blessings of family, work and friendship," he said.

"Before this happened I had a life that any officer would be proud of a wonderful family, and excellent reputation, and the opportunity to mentor and lead the finest people in this country."

"These past two years, I have been in limbo, with no purpose and no ability to be useful to the Army or my country," he continued.

"I've been frustrated and angry, but I don't have to look any further than the mirror for someone to blame. I put myself and the