JEFFERSON CITY — The Senate gave first-round approval Wednesday to a bill that would increase penalties for those who rape or commit other sex crimes against children.
Senate endorses higher sentence for child rape
Thursday, February 12, 2009 | 9:11 a.m. CST;
updated 12:03 p.m. CST, Thursday, February 12, 2009
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