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Victims of Sexual Assault in PA: Seeking Justice Via Legalization of Expert Testimony During Trials

By Windsor Johnston-WRTI

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Victims of Sexual Assault in PA: Seeking Justice Via Legalization of Expert Testimony During Trials

Philadelphia, PA – Pennsylvania is one of two states in the nation that explicitly does not allow expert testimony in trials regarding sex crimes. WRTI's Windsor Johnston takes a look at a new legislative measure that would provide victims with the help they say they need to bring their perpetrators to justice.