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March 17, 2010

US Military: Sexual Assaults Up 11% in 2009
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The US military has disclosed the number of sexual assaults within its
ranks increased 11 percent last year. A Pentagon report says there were
two reported cases of sexual assault for every 1,000 servicemembers.
Military officials say the number is likely higher due to the fear among
some victims of reprisals for reporting sexual assaults.



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