Republicans Block Military Sexual Assault Legislation

Gillibrand Calls to Reform Handling of Military Sexual Crime

The Pentagon estimates that 26,000 troops were sexually assaulted last year, but only 3,400 attacks were reported. What’s the best way to change how the military handles these cases? Judy Woodruff talks to Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, who advocates removing sexual assault cases out of the chain of command.

 

Republicans Block Military Sexual Assault Legislation

The Senate blocked a bill that would strip senior military commanders of authority to prosecute rapes and other serious offenses in the ranks. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand called the vote ‘painful,’ but vowed to keep fighting for victims. (March 6)