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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Federal legislation proposed to protect Coast Guard Academy cadets who file sexual assault reports

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Bipartisan federal legislation was introduced Tuesday that would protect cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy who report a sexual assault from being disciplined for minor collateral misconduct, such as underage drinking.

The change would put the Connecticut service academy in line with policies at Department of Defense military academies. The U.S. Coast Guard is overseen by the Department of Homeland Security.

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