This episode focuses on the story of Joanna Howe. Her case shows some troubling trends with how police investigate rape cases when they involve alcohol. It also points to what advocates and prosecutors say are underlying problems with how the laws around sexual consent are written in Minnesota.

 

<p>This episode focuses on the story of Joanna Howe. Her case shows some troubling trends with how police investigate rape cases when they involve alcohol. It also points to what advocates and prosecutors say are underlying problems with how the laws around sexual consent are written in Minnesota.</p>
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A joint podcast of the Star Tribune and WCCO Radio takes listeners inside
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Jordana Green is the host.

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