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Service members would be able to sue the military over sexual assault and harassment under bipartisan bill

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By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — A pair of senators have introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow US service members to sue the military over sexual assault in what would be a significant development in the fight against sexual misconduct in the armed forces. The Military Sexual Trauma Accountability Act, co-sponsored by Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Sen. John Kennedy, would allow service members to sue the military in cas…

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Sexually Abused Active-Duty, Veteran Service Members Can Sue US Under New Bill

New bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate would help active-duty military and veterans who experienced sexual abuse or harassment get legal justice against the United States.

7 days ago·Boston, United States

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Troops could sue military for sexual assault under new bipartisan bill

The Military Sexual Trauma Accountability Act would give troops the right to file civil claims when the military fails to prevent misconduct.

8 days ago·Washington, United States

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Service members would be able to sue the military over sexual assault and harassment under bipartisan bill

A pair of senators have introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow US service members to sue the military over sexual assault in what would be a significant development in the fight against sexual misconduct in the armed forces.

8 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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