Protect Our Defenders Press Releases

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...

Mar 12 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

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

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

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

PRESS RELEASE: General Welsh Blames Troops for Sexual Assault Epidemic

Ranking Member Smith Appoints Elizabeth Hillman to Sexual Assault Review Panel

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

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

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

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

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

STATEMENT: Internal Pentagon Conflict Hinders Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights

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

Media Advisory: Protect Our Defenders to Read Statement from Aviano Sexual Assault Victim

Media Advisory: Protect Our Defenders President to Read Statement from Aviano Sexual Assault Victim on Tuesday

Statement From Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish on End of Exclusion of Women in Combat

Media Advisory: Military Sexual Assault Survivors to Hold Briefing Ahead of Congressional Hearing on Lackland Scandal

Press Release: Advocacy Board Member Jennifer Norris to Testify Before Congress on Lackland Sexual Abuse Scandal

Media Advisory: Protect Our Defenders Nancy Parrish to Address US Commission on Civil Rights Briefing

Statement from Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish on Lackland Hearing Announcement

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