Alaska Charges Former Acting Attorney General With Sexual Abuse of a Minor [27 year old - sexual abuse of high school student]

...The Law Department statement continued: “The allegation that Mr. Sniffen took advantage of his authority to engage in sexual acts with the victim is disturbing and disappointing. As attorneys who work on behalf of the State to hold people accountable, we expect to be held to the same level of accountability. This further compels us to be advocates for victims, and more importantly, clearly emphasize our role is to ensure justice for every Alaskan.”..

https://www.propublica.org/article/sniffen-alaska-ag-sexual-assault-charges

House committee removes age gap from sex abuse bill Final vote in chamber expected Friday

From reporter Kate Alexander:

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland lawmakers have removed a controversial provision from a bill that further restricts adults from having sexual conduct with students.

To read the entire story go here.

Sen. Raskin Loses Coalition's Support of 7 Year Gap

Earlier this week the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) sent out an action alert urging that the House version of Senator Jamie Raskin's Senate Bill 460 be supported.

As a reminder, the House version of the Person of Authority bill eliminated the 7 year gap advocated by Senator Jamie Raskin.  

Previously, MCASA had been a supporter (audio of hearing) of Senator Raskin's proposal.

Now that Senator Brian Frosh (Chair of the Senate's Judicial Proceedings Committe) and MCASA have publicly stated they no longer support a 7 year gap in the Person of Authority bill, who is left to support this proposal?  Senator Raskin and...???