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Lawmakers advocating change in sex assault investigations
The House of Representatives is looking into ways to change the way sexual assaults are investigated in the Military. It passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, but with a new amendment. The bill will allow sexual assault victims...Tags: National Defense Authorization Act, Sex Crimes
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US gun debate overlooks daily violence
LARGO, Maryland (AP) — Florena Carter's shattered life didn't make national news. Her son was killed on his 28th birthday in 2009. Carter's brother pulled the trigger. Her father shot himself soon afterward. The horrifying family tragedy...Tags: Lobbying, National Rifle Association of America, Laws, Health and Safety at School, Interior Policy
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Notre Dame declines to release results of sex assault policy survey
The University of Notre Dame is refusing to release results from a recent sexual assault policy survey that was taken by students. Some of the survey details were given to the university-owned, student-ran newspaper – The Observer. But when WSBT...
Tags: Health and Safety at School, Sexual Assault, Ceremonies, Colleges and Universities, Students
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Ex-prosecutor's novel explores assault biases
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — What's in a name? Well, if it's "Sally," or "Mary," or "David," or "Steve," there can be a lot of assumptions, just based on the name and the gender the name suggests. But what about the name "Sandy"? What if you've never...Tags: Justice System, Abusive Behavior, Arts and Culture, Sexual Assault, Literature
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Mandate sex crimes reporting for school workers
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — More people in Michigan would be required by law to report instances of sexual assault under a bill introduced in the state House this week. Republican Rep. Klint Kesto of Commerce Township in Oakland County introduced a bill...Tags: Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation, Crime, Law and Justice, Sex Crimes
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Senate committee approves gun trafficking bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation Thursday making gun trafficking a federal crime as lawmakers cast the first vote in Congress to curb firearms since December's horrific shootings at a Connecticut elementary...
Tags: National Rifle Association of America, Interior Policy, Elections, Mark Kelly, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary
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Colorado teen heard on 911 call saying he killed girl
GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — A search that set parents in the Denver area on edge last fall, had neighbors casting a suspicious eye on neighbors, and left a family grieving the loss of a 10-year-old ended with the teen suspect telling a 911 dispatcher: "I...
Tags: Dismemberment, Sexual Assault, Lawyers, Kidnapping, Prosecution
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Sex abuse group proposes tax on Indiana strip clubs
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A group that helps victims of sexual assault wants Indiana legislators to enact a $5 tax for strip club customers. Erik Scheub of the Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault tells WRTV-TV (http://bit.ly/12napZJ ) that two-...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Bars and Clubs, Dining and Drinking, Sex Crimes
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Man sentenced in sexual assault of disabled girl
SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — A 73-year-old Midland County man has been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a disabled woman beginning when she was 9 years old. MLive.com reports that a Saginaw County Circuit Court judge gave...
Tags: Abusive Behavior, Sexual Assault, Punishment, Sex Crimes, Prosecution
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Ind. Dem Donnelly opposing assault weapons ban
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Freshman Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly is opposing a ban on assault weapons sought by President Barack Obama. A Donnelly spokesman on Wednesday said that the Indiana lawmaker will vote against the ban but has not decided whether...
Tags: National Rifle Association of America, Laws, Democratic Party, Wayne LaPierre, Interior Policy
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No charges for Elkhart Co. commissioner in sex assault investigation
No charges will be filed against Elkhart County Commissioner Terry Rodino. That word came Wednesday from the Allen County prosecutor. A woman accused Rodino of sexual assault, but the prosecutor said after an investigation they don't believe they can...
Tags: Justice System, Sexual Assault, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Sex Crimes
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Obama unveils $500 million gun violence package
JULIE PACE,Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Braced for a fight, President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled the most sweeping proposals for curbing gun violence in two decades, pressing a reluctant Congress to pass universal background checks and bans on military-style...Tags: National Rifle Association of America, Gaming, Health and Safety at School, Interior Policy, Elections
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