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Fairness for Rape Kit Backlog Survivors Act in 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

The passage of the 2022 omnibus appropriations bill, HR2471, included key legislation and funding that will protect and support survivors, prevent violence, and address the rape..

“Just Tell the Truth”: Retired MPD Worker Says Evidence Destroyed in Sexual Assault Cases

Nearly a decade ago, rape victims in Memphis first learned that thousands of sexual assault kits collected by Memphis police had never been tested. But new..

Legislature to consider adding certain rights for victims of sexual assault

The Missouri Legislature will again consider legislation enacting certain rights for victims of sexual violence during a criminal investigation. Gov. Mike Parson signed into law in 2019 a bill adding greater..

Date rapes are hard to investigate and prosecute.

A new Illinois bill would more clearly define consent n these cases. It was a normal night, or it was supposed to be. Live music in..

Interesting #TheyLied Appellate Libel Decision in Response to #MeToo Claims

From Louisiana Court of Appeal Justice Paula Brown’s opinion (joined by Justices Edwin Lombard and Regina Bartholomew Woods) in Doe v. Lewis, decided by the Louisiana Court..

Lawsuit Aims Eastern Michigan Title IX; Former Director Rejects the Claim

Editor’s note: This story includes disturbing descriptions of sexual assault. Eleven women say they were touched without consent, raped while they sobbed, and assaulted while they..