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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Angelina Jolie, at US Capitol, Presses for Domestic Violence Law

American film star Angelina Jolie testified at the US Capitol on Wednesday February 9, 2022, in support of new legislation to help victims of domestic violence. SAUL LOEB AFP

Film star Angelina Jolie was back on Capitol Hill Wednesday pleading with US lawmakers to immediately pass measures to combat domestic violence.

At a press briefing in the US Capitol, Jolie expressed support for renewing legislation that would provide victims of such abuse with medical and legal assistance, as well as support to children who have been exposed to violence in the home, AFP said.

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