Democratic Juneau Rep. Sara Hannan’s bill comes after a high profile sexual assault trial in the capital city ended with two acquittals and 14 charges declared mistrials in September.
Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
Public defender for former chiropractor accused of sexual assault asks to delay retrial until 2027
At a hearing Wednesday, the defense attorney for Jeffrey Fultz said he would likely not be ready to go to trial until 2027.
Juneau woman vows to continue searching for her missing mother
Tracy Day’s disappearance has become a rallying cry for the families of missing and murdered Indigenous people in Juneau, but her daughter also wants people to know who she was before she went missing.
Juneau families of missing and murdered loved ones gather to draw attention to the crisis
Tuesday was a day of remembrance, awareness and calls to action to address the crises of Alaska Native and other Indigenous people facing extreme rates of violence.
Q&A: What is Denim Day and how does it relate to Sexual Assault Awareness Month?
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and AWARE is planning a fashion show to honor survivors of sexual assault.
Retrial of former Juneau chiropractor accused of sexual assault may move to Anchorage
The defense attorney for a former Juneau chiropractor who was accused of assaulting more than a dozen women said he wants a retrial to take place in Anchorage instead of Juneau.