Posts Tagged: DOJ

DOJ Investigating Handling of 80 Rape Allegations in College Town

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Is it possible that as many as 80 complaints of sexual assault in one town over a 3-year period were not thoroughly investigated, violating the rights of dozens of women? That’s what the Justice Department is investigating.  The DOJ is looking into the investigation practices of the University of Montana at Missoula, the Missoula Police Department and… Read more »

Violence Against Women Act: What Does it Do?

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The Violence Against Women Act is up for reauthorization in Congress.  It has the support of 58 senators right now.  Enough to pass, not enough if there is a filibuster. It was launched by Senator Joe Biden with bipartisan support in 1994.  Senator Orrin Hatch and Senator Arlen Specter have been co-sponsors.  Senator Scott Brown… Read more »