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"Marital Rape Exemption" Persists in Many States

truthout.org » 2009 » July » 3rd » "Marital Rape Exemption" Persists in Many States

Tagged: domestic violence, sexual assault, women and 039 s issues, women and 039 s rights, spousal rape, marital rape exemption

Remnants of the "marital rape exemption" still exist in many states' laws, even though all 50 states now criminalize spousal rape. Plea bargains can also lead to more lenient sentencing. Caroline Johnston Polisi looks at how these laws have changed. read more … Continue Reading »

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