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New Law Helps Protect Victims' Confidentiality
By Ashley Williams | July 26An Orange County court case last fall has led to a new state statute that protects victims of assault and domestic violence. On July 12, Gov. Mike Easley signed a law preventing investigation into the files of places such as rape crisis centers for information that could help defendants discredit their alleged victims. Margaret Barrett, executive director of the Orange County Rape Crisis Center, said she was excited that the statue has local roots. "It is neat that it was an Orange County connection that raised awareness of the need for change," she said.
