Navy Shifts Policy to Protect Victims | Virginia Beach News

The Navy just made a bold move: sailors under investigation for sexual assault can no longer be shipped off to deployable vessels—unless absolutely necessary. Instead, they’re now required to be moved to shore-based commands, a change designed to shield victims and preserve investigation integrity. This shift stems from relentless advocacy by Angelina Resendiz’s mother, whose daughter was murdered by a fellow sailor with a history of sex crimes—crimes that were allegedly covered up by transfers. While the mother sees this as a crucial step forward, she remains wary of enforcement and pushes for an independent review of her daughter’s case—and for a new bill to hold the military accountable for sexual trauma. Her fight isn’t over; it’s just getting louder. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/61f22e1945e0e6a2