Sexual assault survivors asked legislators to increase sentences for certain sex crimes at a recent House public safety meeting. Three sexual assault survivors spoke in favor of the proposed bill, which would: Eliminate certain plea agreements that allow some offenders to avoid jail time. Increase minimum sentences for anyone possessing or disseminating child pornography. Require […]
Changes Coming Campus Sexual Assault Reporting
Minnesota has passed legislation that will require all colleges to publicly reveal the number of sexual assault complaints they investigate each year. Furthermore, the colleges will also have to publish how many of those investigations lead to perpetrator punishment, and what those punishments entail. The law went into effect with a number of other laws […]
