Pentagon Chief Backs Proposed Changes To How Sexual Assault Cases Are Handled

June 23, 2021 / 2:05 am

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand about Defense Secretary Austin's support for changes that would remove decisions on prosecuting sexual assault cases from military commanders.

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Pentagon Chief Backs Proposed Changes To How Sexual Assault Cases Are Handled

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