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virginity tests Dec. 20, 2019

Kentucky’s Republican Ex-Governor Pardoned a Convicted Child RapistMatt Bevin doesn’t believe the man’s 9-year-old victim, claiming she passed a “virginity test” — a procedure based on dubious science.

By Amanda Arnold
politics Dec. 3, 2019

Will States Finally Start Banning Virginity Tests?Following widespread outrage over T.I.’s claim that he subjects his daughter to hymen exams, New York has moved to ban the procedure.

By Amanda Arnold
science of us Nov. 7, 2019

‘Virginity Testing’ Is a Dangerous ShamT.I. recently said he has his daughter’s hymen checked annually. It’s a practice that’s shockingly widespread — even though experts say it’s abusive.

By Amanda Arnold