Senate panel backs change to military sexual assault prosecution A U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday approved a controversial plan to improve the military's handling of sexual assault cases, backing draft legislation that would let prosecutors, rather than a victim's commander, decide if a sex offense should go to trial.
June 12, 2013 - New Haven Register
Bill to revamp military justice faces uphill fight WASHINGTON (AP) — Ambitious legislation to stanch the growing number of sexual assaults in the armed forces by overhauling the military justice system faces an uncertain future due to vigorous objections from senior Defense Department leaders and key members of Congress who are concerned the proposed changes go too far.
June 11, 2013 - Associated Press via Yahoo! News