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Military Panel Urges Taking Sexual Assault Cases Out Of Commanders' Control

A special review panel says independent judge advocates, not commanding officers, should decide whether to pursue legal charges in sexual assault cases in what would be a break with longstanding policy. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is now reviewing the findings. (AFP via Getty Images)
A special review panel says independent judge advocates, not commanding officers, should decide whether to pursue legal charges in sexual assault cases in what would be a break with longstanding policy. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is now reviewing the findings. (AFP via Getty Images)

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