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Reliving The Crime – Angela’s Story
Angela was married to a man from 1989 to 1992 who controlled her every move. The abuse began before marriage and continued after divorce. She was...
Victims’ Voices
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When A Victim Isn’t Considered A Victim – Jessica’s Story
Jessica grew up in a very small South Dakota town where she was sexually abused throughout her childhood. She was also a victim of human trafficking....
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Broken Trust – Alyssa’s Story
May 11, 2011, I was at my best friend’s house drinking with her and her husband. We had drank at their house countless times in the past. I was best...
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Our System Has Holes: Jessica Armstrong’s Story
In 2007 my sister, Jennifer, was murdered in Minot. Not only was that horrible enough, but Jennifer left behind two young boys. My nephews no longer...
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The Need For Notification – Andrea Royer’s Story
Four years ago, Andrea was raped. She reported the crime to the police and went to the hospital for care. Thereafter, she was never informed of the...
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Real Examples of Why Equal Rights Are Needed in North Dakota
For the four-year-old North Dakotan who was a victim of child pornography, does that child (and parents) deserve to know what’s going on in the case...
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Michelle’s Story
“Michelle” is a television news anchor who was looking forward to her birthday on a bitterly cold winter night. She was coming home from work....
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Lynn’s Story on Why North Dakota Needs Marsy’s Law
Domestic violence is an issue across the country in which, far too often, abusers are able to escape charges for their behavior due to the lack of...
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Victims Share Their Story In Support of Marsy’s Law for North Dakota
Thank you to Albert and Shirley Meagher of Grand Forks for sharing their story and support of Marsy’s Law for North Dakota in the Grand Forks Herald:...