Sex Crimes - Page 116

June 27, 2023

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signs law partially decriminalizing prostitution

Janet Mills has signed a law that partially decriminalizes prostitution in Maine. The law is meant to help those who were pushed into sex trafficking due to desperate circumstances.

June 27, 2023

'Sound of Freedom' exposes brutal fight to rescue victims of child trafficking

"Sound of Freedom," a film based on the founding of a child-trafficking rescue organization called Operation Underground Railroad, premieres across the country on July 4.

June 26, 2023

Supreme Court allows more than 230 men to sue Ohio State University over former team doctor's sexual abuse

Over 230 men can proceed with lawsuits against Ohio State University regarding sexual abuse by a former team doctor following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.

June 26, 2023

Young girls molested while swimming in beach town rocked by series of sex assaults: police

Police in the United Kingdom have arrested a 43-year-old man after he allegedly sexually assaulted two young girls while they were swimming at the beach in Bournemouth, U.K.

June 22, 2023

Former Australian priest convicted of child sex abuse pleads guilty to 72nd victim

An ex-priest from Australia, Gerald Ridsdale, who was previously convicted of child sexual abuse, pleaded guilty to a new charge of indecently assaulting a 13-year-old boy.

June 22, 2023

Georgia girl endured 'unimaginable' horror after stranger traded her for drugs: prosecutors

A Georgia man has pleaded guilty to trafficking, rape and child molestation charges for keeping a 13-year-old girl in his home and abusing her for months.

June 21, 2023

Disgraced NYC gynecologist should face at least 25 years for serial sexual assaults: prosecutors

Prosecutors argue that Dr. Robert Hadden, a gynecologist convicted of sexually assaulting numerous patients, should serve at least 25 years in prison.

June 21, 2023

College rape suspect still on loose 2 years after eerie message to victim

Former Gettysburg College student Ian Cleary accused of rape in 2021 has been on the run for two years. Eight years passed before charges were filed in alleged 2013 campus attack.

June 21, 2023

Native man at center of tribal sovereignty case has sex abuse convictions overturned

The federal sex abuse convictions and sentences of Jimcy McGirt, a criminal defendant at the center of a dispute over tribal land's prosecutorial jurisdiction, have been overturned.

June 21, 2023

Oklahoma teen snapped pictures of underage boys in church camp bathroom: Police

Oklahoma teen Luke Bartels was arrested for allegedly taking pictures of underage boys at Kiamichi Baptist Assembly camp for children and teens in Talihina, according to police.