On the recordMarch 4, 2013
I am drafting legislation that will remove the initial disposition authority from commanding officers and put it in the hands of experienced military prosecutors.
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congress.govKirsten Gillibrand: “I am drafting legislation that will remove the initial disposition authority from commanding officers and put it in the…”
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Gillibrand proposes legislative changes to improve handling of sexual assault cases in the military.
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