Investigating Sexual Assault

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Investigating Sexual Assault

An explosive new report by Human Rights Watch accuses the Metropolitan Police Department of failing to investigate 170 cases of sexual assault between 2008 and 2011.

A new report by Human Rights Watch accuses the Metropolitan Police Department of failing to investigate 170 cases of sexual assault in the District between 2008 and 2011. The report, which the MPD has vigorously challenged, also casts a harsh light on police procedures after an attack is reported. Kojo examines the report's controversial findings.

Guests

Sara Darehshori

Senior Counsel, US Program, Human Rights Watch

Cathy Lanier

Chief, Metropolitan Police Department (Washington, D.C.)

Related Links

Human Rights Watch report
In Report, Human Rights Watch Accuses DC Police of Mishandling Rape Cases

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moonefor wrote:

170 unsolved sexual assault is too many! This gotta stop. The congress and senate must enforce a law that could benefit the women rights. Rape is one of the most common crimes in the world and it will just continue to rise if they're not going to do something about this.
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Fri, 04/19/2013 - 2:41am
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