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Challenging Indiana’s Rape Law – Part 1: When a rapist goes free
Challenging Indiana’s Rape Law – Part 3: “Jenny’s Law” and Michiana victims
By: Megan Hickey
Changes to Indiana’s rape law passed this spring closed some serious loopholes when it comes to the state’s statute of limitations.
One of those technicalities allowed an Indiana woman’s confessed rapist to walk free in 2014.
Still, some victims argue that the law doesn’t go far enough.
At least 20 states and several territories have no statute of limitations when it comes to reporting and prosecuting rape and sexual assault cases.
Indiana victims have just 5 years — unless new evidence is brought forward or a confession is made, thanks to recent legislation.
Some victims argue that putting a limit on prosecution does more to protect Indiana’s rapists than the victims themselves.
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