Sen. Martha McSally takes on mission to change how US military handles sexual assault

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Sen. Martha McSally, the first female fighter pilot to fly in combat, has introduced legislation aimed at changing the way the military handles sexual assault, but keeping the investigations within the chain of command.

Since publicly sharing her own experience of sexual assault while serving in the U.S. Air Force,

"The problem is that we need more investigators that are highly trained," McSally told Raddatz."We need more special victims councils. We need better data forensics evidence for crimes that are really, really difficult to prove in the first place, even when they’re reported right away. But let's set the process up for the best success. That's what the focus is of my legislation this year.

McSally said that in instances where the commander is the perpetrator, victims"can go above the commander ... can go around the commander.""I just feel very strongly that commanders need to be responsible," Sen. Martha McSally tells @MarthaRaddatz on legislation to combat sexual assault in the military.

"I also am a military sexual assault survivor, but unlike so many brave survivors, I didn’t report being sexually assaulted," she said at the hearing."Like so many women and men, I didn’t trust the system at the time. I blamed myself. I was ashamed and confused. I thought I was strong, but felt powerless. The perpetrators abused their position of power in profound ways."

On"This Week," McSally said it took years for her to"come to terms with what had happened ... and the impact that it had" on her.

 

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Ma'am, a fighter cockpit isn't a trench.

And yet she stands behind and supports a well documented sexual pervert. She's just another phony vile Republican looking for votes.

Within the chain of command is how the catholic church tried to deal with their problems

Anyway you look at it, this woman is amazing, smart, tough as nails, a true leader with a positive attitude & inner strength that never quits. outstanding human being; I salute you & all veterans on this memorial weekend; I salute all those souls that pay the highest price!🙏🏻❤️👍🏻

Correction: The 1st US fighter pilot.

Investigation needs to be OUT of the chain of command, not in!

🙌🏼🙌🏼 you go girl! 💪🏼❤️🇺🇸

Here is a dedication to every man & woman who have given testimony to their loyalty to these United States. 🇺🇸

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