Justice Department Denies Member of Congress Ability to Speak or Submit Testimony At Public Hearing on Health Treatment Protocol for Victims of Sexual Assault

Instead, Department Asks Her to Leave.

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (NY) was denied an opportunity to speak or submit testimony at a public hearing held by the Justice Department that was scheduled to gather public comment on its National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examination. Instead of accepting Congresswoman Maloney’s statement or written testimony, she was asked to leave by an official who suggested that if she did not leave security would be called.

Entire press release here.