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KPCC AirTalk: Is the chain of command interfering with justice in military sexual assault cases?

The radio program AirTalk on KPCC (Southern California Public Radio) reports:

In the military, the chain of command is the foundation of discipline and order, but in recent months, legislators and many members of the military have become concerned that it’s become an obstacle to prosecuting claims of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Opponents of the current system think it intimidates victims from bringing claims to senior officers, while proponents see the military’s system as more than adequate in ensuring a fair process.

Read more here, and click here to listen to the interview.