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Special victims prosecutors offices to be operational by year’s end

Independent prosecutors will take over new cases after Dec. 29.

By Meghann Myers

6 months ago

Sexual assault in the military keeps rising while prosecutions fall

The percentage of non-judicial and administrative punishments is on the rise.

By Meghann Myers

12 months ago

Lawmakers question Pentagon’s efforts to reduce sexual assault at military academies

A 32-percent spike in reports has prompted a review of sexual assault prevention efforts.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

Sexual assault reports are up a third this year at the military service academies

Reports jumped in 2019, though officials couldn't say whether the overall prevalence of assaults changed as well.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

The Pentagon wants your help in nabbing serial rapists

A confidential database could help the military identify repeated sexual predators.

By Meghann Myers

5 years ago

Wisconsin officials demand National Guard sex assault review

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin demanded Thursday that federal military officials review Wisconsin National Guard protocols for reporting and investigating sexual assault after Guard members alleged harassment, assault and retaliation for reporting incidents.

5 years ago

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