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Jun 14, 2012

D.C. Council Considers Increasing Penalties for Flash Robs, Making it Easier for Police to Arrest Sexual Harassers

A D.C. Council committee today heard testimony on a bill that would increase penalties for those who participate in “flash robs” and another bill that would allow police to arrest someone for indecent exposure or sexual harassment without first getting a warrant.

 
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