When Civilians Accuse Troops Of Rape, Military Courts Often Decide

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Hundreds of times a year, civilians accuse military personnel of sexual assault. The cases can wind up in the military justice system, where many victims say they are at a big disadvantage.

Source: When Civilians Accuse Troops Of Rape, Military Courts Often Decide

This story is incredible for more than a few reasons: that 16 is the absolute age of consent in the UCMJ, the lack of assistance to civilian victims, victim therapists being compelled to explain their confidential notes.

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