Republican congressman apologises for referring to `consensual rape´ in debate over Missouri abortion bill
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A Republican Missouri legislator apologised on Friday for saying that some sexual assaults are `consensual rapes` during a debate over a new, restrictive antiabortion bill. `I`m not trying to make excuses,` said representative Barry Hovis, who represents the city of Jackson in southeastern Missouri. `Sometimes you make a mistake and you own up to it.` The lawmaker, who was elected in 2018, made the remark while speaking on the State House floor, arguing that the measure`s eight-week window for abortions `gives [rape survivors] ample time` for the procedure. We´ll tell you what´s true. You can form your own view. From 15p EUR0.18 $0.18 USD 0.27 a day, more exclusives, analysis and extras....