New York Times: Congress Steps Up Anti-Sexual Assault Efforts

Jennifer Steinhauer and Thom Shanker report for the New York Times:

The biggest question is how far such legislation can go. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Democrat of New York, has introduced the most controversial and sweeping proposal, which would give military prosecutors, rather than commanders, the power to decide which sexual assault cases to try. While her measure, intended to increase the number of people who report crimes without fear of retaliation, is gaining supporters, others suggest it goes too far.

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