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New Police Reform Legislation Seeks to Remove Sexual Assault Loophole
Monday, March 15, 2021 -
Virginia legislators advance police and criminal justice reform measures
Monday, March 15, 2021 | WTKRRICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia General Assembly wrapped up the agenda this month for the special session that began Aug. 18. Legislators introduced over 50 police and criminal justice reform bills during the session.
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Bill closes ‘loophole’ to make carnal knowledge of detainees a felony
Monday, March 15, 2021 | WTVRRICHMOND, Va. -- A bill to charge law enforcement officers with a Class 6 felony if they engage in sexual relations with a detainee has unanimously passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly.
Del. Karrie Delaney, D-Centreville, said she proposed House Bill 5045 to close a loophole in the law which currently does not make it illegal for police officers to have sexual relations with someone who has been detained.