Controversy Erupts in Washington as Rep. Andy Ogles Makes Shocking Statement on Rape Punishment. In a stunning comment that has sent shockwaves through the nation's capital, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) declared that rapists should be hung, sparking widespread outrage and debate. The statement comes in the wake of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) facing allegations of sexual assault, but Ogles insists he was not referring to the California Democrat. The Tennessee representative's remarks have raised concerns about the severity of his proposed punishment and the potential implications for the justice system. As the country grapples with the complexities of addressing sexual assault, Ogles' comments are likely to fuel a heated national conversation about crime and punishment.
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) said Monday that “rapists should be hung” in the wake of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) recently facing sexual assault allegations but insisted he wasn’t talking about the California Democrat. “Rapists should be hung, period. No questions. And so — now I’m not — I don’t want the Secret Service to come,...