Editorial: Pentagon should release sexual assault records
The Editorial Board of the News Journal writes: An age-old tactic of bureaucracies is to stall. Keep the complainers waiting...
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Take Part: The Military Has a Rape Problem–and It’s Not Just Women Who Suffer
Protect Our Defenders Advocacy Committee Member Brian Lewis is featured in this expose from Take Part: On the morning Brian...
VIDEO: Congresswoman Speier gives speech on military sexual assaults in Japan
Congresswoman Speier spoke on the House floor about the chaotic way the military’s chain of command handles sexual assault reports...
Esquire: So Now What Do We Do About Military Rape?
Lt. Col. Robert Bateman writes for Esquire Magazine: Now we should start talking about solutions, because it is damned clear...
Editorial: Gillibrand becoming a power in D.C. with fight to curb military sexual assaults
The Buffalo News Editorial Board writes: The coincidence of the two news stories could hardly have been more potent. On...
Baltimore Sun: Midshipman claims alleged assault victim was aware during party encounter
The Baltimore Sun reports: A Naval Academy midshipman once accused of sexual assault testified for the first time in open...
Times Union: Japan cases boost Gillibrand’s effort
The Times Union reports: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s relentless fight to take decision-making in sexual abuse cases out of the military...
Call Your Senators and ask them to Support the Military Justice Improvement Act!
Last week, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a press conference to discuss her bipartisan Military Justice Improvement Act (MJIA)....
Gillibrand: ‘Disturbing evidence’ revealed in AP report on U.S. military sexual assaults
The Citizen reports: Gillibrand has introduced legislation, the Military Justice Improvement Act, that would shift the decision to prosecute sexual...
CBS News: Senator demands Pentagon turn over info on sexual assault cases
CBS News reports: In the wake of troubling revelations about the handling of sexual assault charges on U.S. military bases...
Protect Our Defenders responds to AP story that ran in PNJ today
Protect Our Defenders is featured in this blog post from Rick Outzen, Pensacola Independent News Publisher Owner: Protect Our Defenders sent...
Associated Press Posts Documents from Investigation on Sexual Assaults Involving Military Personnel in Japan
EDITOR’S NOTE: These records contain graphic descriptions of sexual assault cases involving U.S. military personnel at bases in Japan. The...
The Wire: Most Military Service Members Serving in Japan Don’t Get Punished for Sex Crimes
The Wire reports on the recent AP findings: The AP notes several patterns that emerged from their investigation. The Marines...
PRESS RELEASE: AP Investigation Exposes Dysfunctional Military Justice System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2014 Contact: Brian Purchia, brian@protectourdefenders.com *** PRESS RELEASE *** AP INVESTIGATION EXPOSES DYSFUNCTIONAL MILITARY JUSTICE...
The Buffalo News: Gillibrand’s stature in capital skyrockets
The Buffalo News reports: Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand may or may not win this week when the Senate finally votes...
Associated Press: Documents Reveal Chaotic Military Sex-Abuse Record
The Associated Press released a new report revealing in shocking detail the military’s flawed and insufficient handling of over 1,000 sex...
VIDEO: Arkansans With Courage: Melissa Davis Isn’t Silent Anymore
Arkansas Matters reports: One branch of government that prides itself on honor is the military, and it has been shaken...
STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Filibuster Threats, Calls on Senate to Support Common Sense Legislation to Fight Epidemic of Sexual Assault in the Military
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2014
Contact: Brian Purchia, 202.253.(202) 253-4330 brian@protectourdefenders.com *** STATEMENT ***
PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO...
USA Today: Baucus’ replacement could boost Gillibrand’s military sex assault bill
USA Today reports: Democratic Sen. Max Baucus of Montana, who was confirmed by the Senate this afternoon as the new...
Politico: Military assault overhaul goes to wire
Politico reports: A yearlong battle to overhaul Pentagon sexual assault policy is headed down to the wire in a last...