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Legislation by Rep. Goodman would protect victims of stalkers

Rep. Roger Goodman testifying in favor of House Bill 1180, which would strengthen protections for victims of stalking and harassment.

Prosecutors and jurors testify in favor of Rep. Goodman’s rape victim shield law

OLYMPIA — Juror No. 1 from a seven-week rape trial told lawmakers the current system lets accused rapists abuse their victims in the courtroom by acting as their own attorneys... READ MORE

Rape victims to testify Wednesday for Rep. Goodman’s rape shield law

WHO & WHAT Rape victim advocates and judges — including the chief justice of the Supreme Court — are among those expected to testify in favor of House Bill 1001,... READ MORE

New law by Rep. Goodman would protect rape victims

New law by Rep. Goodman would protect rape victims HB 1001 bans accused rapists from cross-examining victims in court OLYMPIA — Rape victims wouldn’t be victimized again in court by... READ MORE