Richard Blumenthal

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Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

It is vitally necessary to remove the investigation & prosecution of sexual assaults out of the chain of command, but it is just as critical that all serious crimes be treated in the same way. Sexual assaults are often prosecuted in conjunction with other crimes. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 2, 2021

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Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

I believe sincerely that President Biden, & Secretary of Defense Austin are deeply committed to ending sexual assault in the military. I also believe the steps announced today—while significant—do not go far enough to truly meet the needs of survivors of military sexual trauma. — PolitiTweet.org

Biden is backing a major effort to reform the military’s handling of sexual assault after consulting with Defense S… https://t.co/RdmHa1PxlA

Posted July 2, 2021

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Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Even more importantly, separately categorizing sexual assault—& just sexual assault—threatens to stigmatize survivors. I commend the Biden Administration for committing itself to reforming our system of military justice, but there is still more work to be done. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 2, 2021