sexual assault Archives

Woman Whose Rape DNA Led to Her Arrest To Sue San Francisco

The woman whose DNA from a sexual assault case was used by San Francisco police...

Congress Approves Sex Harassment Bill in #MeToo Milestone

The measure bars employment contracts from forcing people to settle sexual assault or harassment cases...

Mario Batali to Face April Trial in Sexual Misconduct Case

Batali pleaded not guilty to indecent assault and battery on allegations that he forcibly kissed...

Top General Drops Opposition to Change in Sex Assault Policy

Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says he is dropping his...

US Army Crowdsources Ideas to Combat Sexual Assault Crisis

The Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program has been the subject of much...

Reports of Sexual Assault in the Military Spike

A survey found that young and junior enlisted women between 17 and 20 were most...

Woman Who Accused Lt. Gov. of Sex Assault Speaks

Vanessa Tyson issued a statement saying Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax forced her to perform...

Trump Judicial Nominee Backs Away from Remarks on Date Rape

"To be honest, looking back at some of those writings ... I cringe at some...

Vatican Magazine Denounces Sexual Abuse of Nuns by Priests

The publication marks a significant public acknowledgment from inside the Vatican of the problem that...

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...

Chris Brown Accuser Alleges Multiple Rapes, Lawyer Says

Lawyer Franck Serfati told The Associated Press on Thursday the woman alleges she was forced...