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California may end 'spousal rape' distinction in punishment
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19: A group leading the effort in the recall of Santa Clara County Superior Court judge Aaron Persky, including Stanford sociology professor Michelle Dauber, center, speaks with the editorial board of the Mercury News at the Merc SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California would end what lawmakers called an archaic distinction between spousal rape and other forms of sexual assault under identical bills backed by proponents on Monday.While there is no difference in the maximum penalties, those convicted of spousal rape currently can be eligible for probation instead of prison or jail.They also may not have to register as a sex offender.