‘The Invisible War’ Spurs Action Against Military Rape

The Oscar-nominated film The Invisible War brings an issue to light that hasn’t had enough attention—rape and sexual assault in the U.S. military. After outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta screened the documentary late last year, he ordered the prosecution of these crimes bumped up to the handling level of colonel and Navy captain, and out of the hands of frontline commanders whose inclination is to downplay such incidents and protect the perpetrators.

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