It was Ashcroft who warned of the likelihood of repeat attacks (supposedly in Boston) on Sept. 22.

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The fatal beating and gang rape of a young woman aboard a moving New Delhi bus sparked outrage and spurred the government to pass tough laws for crimes against women, including the death penalty for repeat offenders or for rape attacks that lead to the victim's death.

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