Man Sentenced for Assaulting Martha McSally

Dominic Henton received a suspended one-year jail sentence and two years of probation after pleading guilty to assaulting former U.S. Senator Martha McSally while she was jogging in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in November 2023. Henton will also register as a sex offender for ten years and participate in a residential sex offender treatment program. McSally, who served in the Senate from 2019 to 2020, was able to fight off the attacker and chase him, aiding in his quick arrest with the help of security footage. In her impact statement, McSally expressed relief that this chapter of her life is over, highlighting that she fought back against her attacker. The incident invoked memories of past trauma for McSally, who has been open about her experiences with sexual assault in the military. She thanked law enforcement for their swift action and reiterated that Henton should take full responsibility for his actions.