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New York’s new 'Rape Is Rape Act' embeds victim-blaming flaws into sex crime laws
Lohud | The Journal News via Yahoo News· 4 months agoOn Friday, Feb. 2, New York’s Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the “Rape Is Rape Act” into law. Its...
Opinion: Reversal in Harvey Weinstein case isn’t the demise of sex crimes prosecution
CNN via Yahoo News· 1 month agoLaw professor Deborah Tuerkheimer says she was not shocked by the reversal in Harvey Weinstein’s...
Should RIers serving long prison terms get a chance at release? Bill would give sentences a 'second...
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPROVIDENCE – The call went out last month for state lawmakers to empower judges to reconsider...
Past time to end capital punishment: Sentencing process still isn't fair, fully transparent
The Gainesville Sun via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAs an advocate for sensible gun safety regulation, including a permanent ban on assault weapons, and...
Do long sentences for young offenders merit 'second look'? Judge asks lawmakers for leeway
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPROVIDENCE — A Superior Court judge is calling on state lawmakers to empower judges to take a...
How a criminal justice reform effort collapsed in D.C. — with Biden's help
Yahoo News· 1 year agoA measure approved by D.C. officials to revise its criminal code, which it ultimately can’t do...
State lawmakers field bills to empower judges to rethink long sentences
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 2 months agoPROVIDENCE – State lawmakers are once again weighing a proposal that would allow people serving long sentences to ask a judge for a “second look” at their punishment after 10 years. Matching ...
With new law, Alaska is closing gaps for prosecuting sex crimes and 'no will mean no,' officials say
Anchorage Daily News, Alaska via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 29—A bill signed into Alaska law Thursday will make it possible for the state to prosecute sexual assault on the basis of a victim saying "no," instead of requiring physical force or threats ...