This episode of the Inside the News / Investigating Rape podcast explores why is it so hard to prosecute rape in Minnesota. It tells the story of "Rabbit," a woman who reported to police that she was raped by a friend. Even when investigators taped a conversation with him admitting that he knew it was wrong and that she hadn't consent, prosecutors refused to pursue the case, and he the suspect was never charged. 

<p>This episode of the Inside the News / Investigating Rape podcast explores why is it so hard to prosecute rape in Minnesota. It tells the story of "Rabbit," a woman who reported to police that she was raped by a friend. Even when investigators taped a conversation with him admitting&nbsp;that he knew it was wrong and that she hadn't consent, prosecutors refused to pursue the case, and he the suspect was never charged.&nbsp;</p>

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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