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National Guard’s hybrid status makes sexual assault confusing to prosecute

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After spending the last year revamping the Defense Department’s sexual assault prosecution avenues, Congressional leaders are now diving into the complex patchwork of legalities surrounding the issue in the National Guard. Lawmakers are concerned that the hybrid nature of the National Guard is leaving gaps in DoD and law enforcement’s ability to oversee and bring legal proceedings against sexual assault offenders. “The individual stories of Guard personnel caught in a web of confusing bureaucracy are harrowing,” Rep. Jackie Speier, chairwoman of the House Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee said during a…

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Sexual misconduct allegations may roil the 2018 US congressional elections – CNBC

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CNBC Sexual misconduct allegations may roil the 2018 US congressional electionsCNBCA spate of sexual misconduct accusations against U.S. politicians and other powerful men will force candidates for the November 2018 congressional elections to weigh more carefully than ever whether their past behavior could doom their chances …and more » us congress – Google News

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Trump Defends Roy Moore, Citing Candidate’s Denial of Sexual Misconduct – New York Times

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New York Times Trump Defends Roy Moore, Citing Candidate's Denial of Sexual MisconductNew York TimesWASHINGTON — President Trump broke with leading Republicans on Tuesday and voiced support for Roy S. Moore, the Republican Senate candidate in Alabama who has been accused of sexual misconduct with teenagers and has seen his campaign's …Donald Trump just did Roy Moore a massive favorCNN Why Trump Is Siding With Roy MooreThe AtlanticDonald Trump seems to endorse alleged child sex abuser Roy Moore for Senate: 'We don't need a liberal democrat'The IndependentWashington Postall 417 news articles »…

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