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Jackie Speier: Sexual Assault in the Military(2016)
Status: Released
Date: 2016-03-01
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If military commanders sacrifice justice for the good of the mission, then what are we fighting for?
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Congresswoman Jackie Speier explains her approach to protecting victims of sexual assault within the military. Her goal is to take prosecuting powers out of the inner ranks and put it into the hands of properly trained detectives.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
Budget: $22,000.00
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El Dorado Films
Veteran Documentary Corps
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Congresswoman Jackie Speier explains her approach to protecting victims of sexual assault within the military. Her goal is to take prosecuting powers out of the inner ranks and put it into the hands of properly trained detectives.
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2016-03-01
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If military commanders sacrifice justice for the good of the mission, then what are we fighting for?
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