Reports of Sexual Assault in the Military Spike
A survey found that young and junior enlisted women between 17 and 20 were most likely to experience sexual assault.
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Woman Who Accused Lt. Gov. of Sex Assault Speaks
Vanessa Tyson issued a statement saying Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax forced her to perform oral sex in 2004 during the Democratic National Convention in Boston.
Trump Judicial Nominee Backs Away from Remarks on Date Rape
"To be honest, looking back at some of those writings ... I cringe at some of the language I used," Neomi Rao told the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Vatican Magazine Denounces Sexual Abuse of Nuns by Priests
The publication marks a significant public acknowledgment from inside the Vatican of the problem that the Holy See has long known about but has done next to nothing to address.
Maryland Private School Releases Report on Sexual Abuse
The Key School said at least 16 former students were subjected to the abuse.
Standing Ovation for Michael Jackson Accusers at Sundance
Wade Robson, who says Jackson abused him from ages 7 to 14, and James Safechuck came forward as adults with their abuse allegations after Jackson's death in 2009.
Chris Brown Accuser Alleges Multiple Rapes, Lawyer Says
Lawyer Franck Serfati told The Associated Press on Thursday the woman alleges she was forced to take cocaine and raped by the three men at a Paris hotel.
Nurse Arrested in Case of Incapacitated Woman Who Gave Birth
Investigators arrested 36-year-old Nathan Sutherland, a licensed practical nurse, on suspicion of one count of sexual assault and one count of vulnerable adult abuse, Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams said.
DNA Sought of Males at Center Where Comatose Woman Had Baby
The woman who gave birth had been in a vegetative state for more than 10 years after a near-drowning.
Man Is Accused of Groping Woman on Plane and Claiming the President Said It’s OK
An FBI affidavit reports that a man groped a woman's breast on a Southwest flight and invoked President Trump's infamous "grab them by the pussy" comment.
Have 260 Out of 535 Members of Congress Settled Sexual Assault Charges?
A popular Facebook message claiming that 260 members of congress had settled sexual assault charges seriously misread the data.
Did Judge Martha Kavanaugh ‘Rule Against’ the Parents of Her Son’s Accuser, Christine Blasey-Ford?
Right-wing websites concocted a cynical (and grossly inaccurate) conspiracy theory about a woman who has accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault.
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.