Two Ohio lawmakers have proposed a bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations for rape cases, and close domestic violence loopholes.
Bill 162 would dispose of time constraints for future sexual assault cases, but would not allow charges to be brought up in cold cases.
Today on All Sides: the importance of DNA evidence, cold cases and preventing sexual assault.
Guests:
- Rachel Lovell, Case Western University Research Assistant Professor, Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education
- Senator Nickie Antonio, Ohio state primary sponsor of bill to extend statute of limiations on rape and end spousal exemptions
Emily Gemar, OSU Campus Advocacy Coordinator for OhioHealth SARNCO