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Survivors support National Guard sex assault bill
Lawmakers hear directly from three women who survived sexual assaults at the hands of fellow soldiers while serving in the Minnesota National Guard. Author: John Croman Updated: 8:27 PM CST February 16, 2021
ST PAUL, Minn They weren t taken seriously by local law enforcement, and yet military investigations took years and didn t bring the kind of justice they had sought.
That was a common theme of three women who spoke to Minnesota lawmakers Tuesday about their experiences as sexual assault victims while members of the Minnesota National Guard.
The survivors Sheyla Scholl, Bonnie Daniels and Sara Kostek all spoke in support of a bill that would put the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in charge of investigating sexual assaults by one guard member against another.
Bill seeks to streamline sexual assault investigations in Minn. National Guard
Sexual assault investigations in the Minnesota National Guard can take years to conclude. Proponents say bill in the Minnesota state House would help hasten the process. Written By: Sarah Mearhoff | ×
Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen, adjutant general of the Minnesota National Guard, speaks Friday, June 19, 2020 during the deployment ceremony for the 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment at Camp Ripley. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
ST. PAUL Saying it can take years to investigate allegations of sexual assault within the Minnesota National Guard, state lawmakers are seeking to streamline the process and help protect survivors within the Guard’s ranks.
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