Panel: Have Independent Review Of Military Sex Abuse Cases

The transcript discusses a proposal for sexual assault cases in the military to be handled by independent authorities rather than commanders, marking a significant shift in practice. This change is supported by many in Congress and stems from a recommendation by a review panel established by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Historically, military leadership has preferred keeping such cases within the chain of command. Secretary Austin plans to seek input from military leaders before making a final decision.

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