Senate holds hearing on sexual assault in the military

March 13, 2013 9:48 AM

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill heard from victims of sexual assault in the military. Officials estimate there are as many as 19,000 assaults every year, but the vast majority go unreported and the attackers often go unpunished. Tara Mergener reports.

Military sexual assault victims testify before Congress

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