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December 5, 2018

Missouri: Springfield Police Chief Apologizes to Rape Survivors
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In Missouri, Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams has issued a video
apology to rape survivors after a damning CNN investigation revealed
that his police department routinely pressured survivors, neglected to
interview suspects and destroyed, or left untested, rape kits in cases
that could have been prosecuted. Williams said he would make changes to
the department's handling of rape cases, including halting the practice
of having victims sign "prosecution declination waivers."


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