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Government Emily Rice,

Lawmakers Close Marital Sexual Assault Loophole

Spouses can now be charged with marital sexual abuse against their partners after a bill to close the loophole in the law passed both chambers Friday.

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Government Emily Rice,

Senate Moves To Remove Marriage Exemption To Sexual Assault

Marriage would no longer be a defense in cases of sexual assault if a Senate Bill becomes law.

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Government Randy Yohe,

 W.Va. Police Sweep Targeting Non-Compliant Sex Offenders Nets Dozens Of Arrests

Multiple sex offenders taken into custody were found to be non-compliant with the sex offender registry.

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WVPB News Liz McCormick,

Strangling Could be Seen as a Felony Offense

The House Judiciary Committee is struggling with the definition of the word “strangling” as it relates to domestic violence and sexual offense laws.House…

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