By Rebecca Catalanello, Photos and video by Kathleen Flynn, Graphics by Dan Swenson, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
In Louisiana, victims of sex crimes often are billed for forensic medical exams and related care even though state and federal guidelines require many of these services be provided at no cost to the victim.
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