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CBS News: U.S. State Department Cover-Ups Range From Prostitution Charges to Drug Rings
Uncovered documents show the U.S. State Department may have covered up allegations of illegal behavior ranging from sexual assaults to an underground drug ring.
Committee Passes Bill to Address Sexual Assaults
With broad support from Republicans and Democrats, a House committee Wednesday approved legislation to tackle the growing problem of sexual assault in the armed forces by taking away the power of military commanders to overturn convictions in rape and assault cases.
Obama To Naval Graduates: ‘We Need Your Honor’
With a growing sexual assault epidemic staining the military, President Barack Obama urged U.S. Naval Academy graduates Friday to remember their honor depends on what they do when nobody is looking and said the crime has “no place in the greatest military on earth.”
Senator: Assaults Let Military Culture Continue
A senator says repeated sexual assaults in the military allow a culture to continue.
Report: More Than 85,000 Military Vets Treated For Sex Assault Injuries, Illnesses
New government figures underscore the staggering long-term consequences of military sexual assaults: More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness linked to the abuse, and 4,000 sought disability benefits.
Sexual Abuse Cases Put Pentagon Under Fire
One after another, the charges have tumbled out — allegations of sexual assaults in the military that have triggered outrage, from local commanders to Capitol Hill and the Oval Office.
Outraged Senator: ‘Pentagon Has Major Problem On Its Hands’ with Sex Cases
Lawmakers say they’re outraged that for the second time this month a member of the armed forces assigned to help prevent sexual assaults in the military is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct.
Report: D.C. Fails to Investigate Sexual Assaults
A report from a human rights group faults D.C. police for failing to investigate at least 170 reported sexual assaults over a three-year period.
Insanity Hearing For Accused East Coast Rapist
Lawyers for the man accused by authorities of being the East Coast Rapist allegedly responsible for 17 sexual assaults over a decade say their client is making it difficult to enter an insanity plea for him.
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