CT legislator reveals rape in support of EC

I'm a bit late on this one, but it's worth reporting.

From Matt at My Left Nutmeg:

Connecticut State Rep. Deborah Heinrich (D-Madison) has been a strong advocate for emergency contraception for rape victims in Connecticut. Yesterday, in a press conference that preceded hearings on the Compassionate Care for Rape Victims Act, shared with the press and her colleagues that she had been a victim of rape and wanted to ensure that other rape victims would not have to live with the fear of pregnancy following rape because some hospitals refused to carry emergency contraception.

This was the first time that Heinrich had shared her story--with the publicly or her family. I'm pretty in awe of her bravery, I have to say.

Video news coverage of the story after the jump.