OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Two companies marketing self-administered rape kits have responded to cease-and-desist letters sent by Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter, arguing that they believe there's a legitimate market for their products among some sexual assault victims.

Hunter's office says it's reviewing the correspondence and an investigation is ongoing, The Oklahoman reported.

New Jersey-based The Preserve Group LLC and New York City-based MeToo Kits Company marketed the kits with the intention of home use by women who don't want to report assaults to the police but still want the option of...