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Simotas Statement on Pena Plea No victim of this kind of brutal sexual assault should be re-victimized by being told they were not raped.         Long Island City, NY June 21, 2012 - The importance of calling rape by its name was demonstrated today by the guilty plea of former Police Officer Michael Pena. Though there was a mistrial on the rape charges at his trial earlier this year, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office headed the wishes of the victim in this case to ensure the Pena was convicted of the crime he committed- rape. I am heartened to see the justice system follow through with these meaningful charges. No victim of this kind of brutal sexual assault should be re-victimized by being told they were not raped. The Rape is Rape bill I have introduced in the New York State Assembly redefines rape to include forcible oral and anal sex and will ensure that no other victim will face the same indignity that this Bronx schoolteacher suffered. The justice system must have two goals at its heart- providing victims with a sense of justice and punishing the guilty.   For more information: Samantha Darche Acting Chief of Staff Assemblymember Aravella Simotas 36th Assembly District 718-545-3889 samdarche@gmail.com

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