Congress is poised to take action that would put the responsibility for prosecuting sexual assault cases on independent military lawyers.
Sexual assault
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A convicted rapist was accused of sex assault at an East Windsor nursing home. Police had no idea he was there.
Nursing homes in Connecticut do not have to tell police when they admit a registered sex offender from another state.
Posted inEducation
Bill would create sexual misconduct climate surveys for Connecticut’s colleges
The surveys would be conducted every two years.
Posted inHealth
Tong investigating do-it-yourself rape evidence kits
Attorney General William Tong is investigating whether the manufacturers of do-it-yourself rape kits have falsely represented that evidence collected with the kits is admissible in court.
Posted inJustice
Tougher sexual harassment laws took effect Tuesday, but not soon enough for everyone
In an effort to draw attention to Connecticut’s new sexual harassment and sexual assault laws, two women stepped forward Thursday to describe the harassment they say they experienced while working at a Connecticut restaurant.
Posted inNews
U.S. House approves boost in military spending in CT
Both the House and Senate want to substantially boost military spending, but partisan conflicts over Pentagon policy are hurdles in a final bill.
Posted inHealth
Lamont signs bill upping tobacco purchase age to 21
Starting in October, Connecticut residents must be 21 to purchase tobacco or vaping products.
Posted inJustice, News, Politics
House reacts to ‘a sexual assault crisis’ at Coast Guard Academy
A provision in a massive defense bill would establish an independent prosecutor to handle sex assault cases, instead of the chain of command.
Posted inJustice
With some trepidation, House passes ‘Times Up’
Lawmakers endorsed a bill that requires sexual harassment training and eliminates or expands the statute of limitations for sexual assaults.
Posted inHealth
Bill overhauling Connecticut’s sexual harassment, assault laws advances
A similar effort to overhaul Connecticut’s sexual assault and harassment laws failed to clear the General Assembly last year.
Posted inNews, Politics
Survey: rise in sexual abuse, harassment of female cadets at Coast Guard Academy
WASHINGTON — An increase in sexual assaults and sexual harassment at the Coast Guard Academy last year follows a trend at the nation’s other military academies.
Posted inPolitics
DeLauro leads probe of Trump administration’s treatment of detained migrant youth
WASHINGTON – Rep. Rosa DeLauro oversaw a hearing Wednesday aimed at determining how thousands of unaccompanied migrant children are being treated by the Trump administration.
Posted inPolitics
Democrats revive ‘Time’s Up Act’ to combat harassment, assault
Senate Democrats announced the tail end of their legislative agenda on Friday, highlighting their focus on strengthening gender equity and passing a revived bill aimed at overhauling Connecticut’s sexual assault and sexual harassment laws.
Posted inJustice, Politics
Senate confirms Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON – Judge Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed by a narrow vote in the Senate Saturday after a bitter and partisan battle over his nomination that included allegations of sexual misconduct. The 50-48 largely party-line vote was expected after several undecided senators, including Sen. Susan Collins R-Maine, declared on Friday they would support the nominee.
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Senate advances Kavanaugh nomination, confirmation likely to follow
WASHINGTON – Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s quest to become the next member of the Supreme Court received several crucial boosts Friday, making his confirmation all but certain.