Protect Our Defenders Press Releases

Sep 05 2013

PRESS RELEASE: Shocking Treatment of Victim in Naval Academy Sexual Assault Case Shows Urgent Need for Military Justice Reform

Washignton, DC -- The treatment that the victim has received in the ongoing U.S. Naval Academy sexual abuse scandal has shocked Americans and shows yet again the urgent need for fundamental reforms to the military justice system.

Sep 03 2013

PRESS RELEASE: Emails from Aviano Sexual Assault Scandal Shows Bias and Blind Loyalty from Military Brass

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2013  Contact: Brian Purchia, brian@protectourdefenders.com  *** PRESS RELEASE ***   NEW EVIDENCE: EMAILS FROM AVIANO SEXUAL...

Aug 14 2013

PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Defenders Launches “Educate Your State” Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug 14, 2013 Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com *** PRESS RELEASE *** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS LAUNCHES “EDUCATE YOUR STATE” INITIATIVE;...

Aug 08 2013

STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders says Pentagon’s proposed changes still fall short

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2013 PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS SAYS PENTAGON’S PROPOSED CHANGES STILL FALL SHORT OF FUNDAMENTAL REFORM Washington...

Jul 25 2013

GILLIBRAND FACT SHEET ON SEXUAL ASSAULTS IN THE MILITARY

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s office released the following facts today. Any of the following can be attributed to...

Jul 23 2013

PRESS RELEASE: Open Letter to Senator McCaskill From Sexual Assault Survivor Ask Her to Reconsider Opposition to Independent & Impartial Justice System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2013 Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com *** PRESS RELEASE *** OPEN LETTER TO SEN. MCCASKILL FROM SEXUAL...

Jul 22 2013

PRESS RELEASE: Senator McCaskill Tells Military Sexual Assault Survivors to Wait Five More Years for an Independent and Impartial Justice System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2013 Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com *** PRESS RELEASE *** SENATOR MCCASKILL TELLS MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS TO...

Jul 16 2013

PRESS RELEASE: Rand Paul and Ted Cruz Join Gillibrand, Boxer, Grassley Effort to Create Independent, Non-Biased Military Justice System for Victims of Sexual Assault When Defense Bill Comes to Senate Floor This Mont

For more information, go to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s website. Growing Bipartisan Momentum for Measure Supported by Major Victims’ Advocacy Groups...

Jul 16 2013

PRESS RELEASE: Sen. Paul Joins Senate Colleagues in Support of Military Justice Improvement Act

Sen. Paul Joins Senate Colleagues in Support of Military Justice Improvement Act Jul 16, 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Rand...

Jun 03 2013

Protect Our Defenders President Testifies at Senate Hearing on Military Sexual Assault

1. Read remarks from Protect Our Defenders President, Nancy Parrish (Download printable PDF version) 2. Read a recap of military...

May 16 2013

STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Applauds Bipartisan Legislation to Reform Military Justice System

*Military sexual assault survivors and Protect Our Defenders President, Nancy Parrish are available for interviews. **If you would like remarks...

May 08 2013

PRESS RELEASE: General Welsh Blames Troops for Sexual Assault Epidemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2013 Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com *** PRESS RELEASE *** GENERAL WELSH BLAMES TROOPS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT...

Apr 30 2013

Ranking Member Smith Appoints Elizabeth Hillman to Sexual Assault Review Panel

The US House Armed Service Committee announced today: Washington D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, Congressman Adam...

Apr 26 2013

PRESS RELEASE: Outside Tucson Base Victim’s Family Call for Pilot Convicted of Sexual Assault be Removed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2013  Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com Tucson Contact: Max Wertheimer, 415-302-1584, max@protectourdefenders.com  *** PRESS RELEASE ***   OUTSIDE TUCSON BASE VICTIM’S...

Apr 25 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY: Tucson Family Protests at Base Where Pilot Convicted of Sexual Assault Transferred

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2013  Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com Tucson Contact: Max Wertheimer, 415-302-1584, max@protectourdefenders.com  *** MEDIA ADVISORY ***   VICTIM’S FAMILY AND SEXUAL...

Apr 23 2013

PRESS RELEASE: Letter to Sec. Hagel Shows Commander Unjustly Overturned Sexual Assault Conviction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2013  Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com *** PRESS RELEASE ***   LT. GEN. FRANKLIN HAD NO RATIONAL BASIS...

Apr 19 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY: Victim’s Family to Protest Outside Tucson Base Where Pilot Convicted of Sexual Assault Transferred

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2013  Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com  *** MEDIA ADVISORY ***   VICTIM’S FAMILY AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS TO PROTEST...

Apr 17 2013

PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Defenders Applauds Bill to Create Independent Office for Military Sexual Assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2013 Contact: Brian Purchia, , brian@protectourdefenders.com  *** PRESS RELEASE ***   PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS APPLAUDS BIPARTISAN BILL TO...

Apr 10 2013

STATEMENT: Internal Pentagon Conflict Hinders Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights

**A copy of Air Force LTC Joshua Kastenberg’s US v. Daniels, USAF decision and other cases mentioned in the statement...

Mar 12 2013

Video: Reps Speier, Braley and Meehan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Military Commanders from Overturning Convictions

Video of a press conference held by Protect Our Defenders Honorary Chair Rep. Jackie Speier, Representatives Bruce Braley, and Patrick...