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Associated Press Posts Documents from Investigation on Sexual Assaults Involving Military Personnel in Japan

Feb 10 2014

EDITOR’S NOTE: These records contain graphic descriptions of sexual assault cases involving U.S. military personnel at bases in Japan. The...

The Wire: Most Military Service Members Serving in Japan Don’t Get Punished for Sex Crimes

Feb 10 2014

The Wire reports on the recent AP findings: The AP notes several patterns that emerged from their investigation. The Marines...

PRESS RELEASE: AP Investigation Exposes Dysfunctional Military Justice System

Feb 10 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2014 Contact: Brian Purchia, brian@protectourdefenders.com *** PRESS RELEASE *** AP INVESTIGATION EXPOSES DYSFUNCTIONAL MILITARY JUSTICE...

The Buffalo News: Gillibrand’s stature in capital skyrockets

Feb 09 2014

The Buffalo News reports: Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand may or may not win this week when the Senate finally votes...

Associated Press: Documents Reveal Chaotic Military Sex-Abuse Record

Feb 09 2014

The Associated Press released a new report revealing in shocking detail the military’s flawed and insufficient handling of over 1,000 sex...

VIDEO: Arkansans With Courage: Melissa Davis Isn’t Silent Anymore

Feb 07 2014

Arkansas Matters reports: One branch of government that prides itself on honor is the military, and it has been shaken...

STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Filibuster Threats, Calls on Senate to Support Common Sense Legislation to Fight Epidemic of Sexual Assault in the Military

Feb 06 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2014  Contact: Brian Purchia, 202.253.(202) 253-4330 brian@protectourdefenders.com *** STATEMENT ***   PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO...

USA Today: Baucus’ replacement could boost Gillibrand’s military sex assault bill

Feb 06 2014

USA Today reports: Democratic Sen. Max Baucus of Montana, who was confirmed by the Senate this afternoon as the new...

Politico: Military assault overhaul goes to wire

Feb 06 2014

Politico reports: A yearlong battle to overhaul Pentagon sexual assault policy is headed down to the wire in a last...

Huffington Post: Claire McCaskill Vows To Filibuster Kirsten Gillibrand’s Military Sexual Assault Bill

Feb 06 2014

Huffington Post’s Mike McAuliff reports: The battle over how best to address sexual assault in the military hit a heated...

Reuters: Senate plan to change U.S. military sex assault rules still short on votes

Feb 06 2014

Reuters reports: The senator leading a push to overhaul how the U.S. military handles sexual assault complaints made an urgent...

Newsday: Gillibrand insists Senate will pass military justice bill next week

Feb 06 2014

Newsday reports: New York’s Democratic junior Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has 53 senators publicly supporting her bill to fundamentally revamp the...

Roll Call: Gillibrand, McCaskill Resume Military Sexual-Assault Debate

Feb 06 2014

Roll Call reports: Senators are gearing up for a pre-recess floor battle on how to best respond to sexual assault...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Protect Our Defenders to Join Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for Press Conference, Call on Senate to Support Common Sense Legislation to Fight Epidemic of Sexual Assault in the Military

Feb 05 2014

Table of Contents Read Media Advisory (below) Read Statement by Paula Coughlin, Former Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Member, Board of Directors,...

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Associated Press Posts Documents from Investigation on Sexual Assaults Involving Military Personnel in Japan

The Wire: Most Military Service Members Serving in Japan Don’t Get Punished for Sex Crimes

PRESS RELEASE: AP Investigation Exposes Dysfunctional Military Justice System

The Buffalo News: Gillibrand’s stature in capital skyrockets

Associated Press: Documents Reveal Chaotic Military Sex-Abuse Record

VIDEO: Arkansans With Courage: Melissa Davis Isn’t Silent Anymore

STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Filibuster Threats, Calls on Senate to Support Common Sense Legislation to Fight Epidemic of Sexual Assault in the Military

USA Today: Baucus’ replacement could boost Gillibrand’s military sex assault bill

Politico: Military assault overhaul goes to wire

Huffington Post: Claire McCaskill Vows To Filibuster Kirsten Gillibrand’s Military Sexual Assault Bill

Reuters: Senate plan to change U.S. military sex assault rules still short on votes

Newsday: Gillibrand insists Senate will pass military justice bill next week

Roll Call: Gillibrand, McCaskill Resume Military Sexual-Assault Debate

MEDIA ADVISORY: Protect Our Defenders to Join Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for Press Conference, Call on Senate to Support Common Sense Legislation to Fight Epidemic of Sexual Assault in the Military

Maritime Executive Op-Ed: Combatting Sexual Assault in the Military

Wall Street Journal: Military Makes Ethics a Priority

Wall Street Journal: McCaskill’s Consistently Inconsistent Military Policy

National Journal: Gillibrand, Outside Group Push Back Against Military Sexual Assault Report

U.S. News and World Report: Kirsten Gillibrand Slams Sexual Assault Panel’s Decision on Commander’s Role

[VIDEO] Military Sexual Assault Crimes Response Part 1

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