Federal auditors uncovered a pattern of improper and irresponsible spending under Candida Manion, executive director of the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, that included conference trips to Southern California and Florida.
By: Feliz Romero
OKLAHOMA CITY -
A bill recently signed into law aims to protect sexual assault victims who are married to their attackers.
The Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence advocated for a handful of bills this session but one bill took three years to pass.
Advocates said House Bill 2666 is redefining sexual assault, stating someone can be sexually assaulted within or without the bonds of matrimony.
“Marital rape occurs, and it doesn’t always have force or violence,” said Mackenzie Masilon, the OCADVSA Legislative Liaison.
She said there are a lot of reasons why people do not or cannot report it.