Sex Crimes - Page 136

Former Franciscan friar's 1990s sexual abuse conviction upheld by Mississippi appeals court

August 2, 2023

Former Franciscan friar's 1990s sexual abuse conviction upheld by Mississippi appeals court

The Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld the 2022 conviction of a former Franciscan friar in connection with sexual abuse of a student at a Catholic school in the 1990s.

American fugitive who faked his own death faces extradition from UK: judge

August 2, 2023

American fugitive who faked his own death faces extradition from UK: judge

A U.K. judge has ruled that an American man who faked his own death and moved overseas to avoid a rape charge out of Utah may be extradited back to the U.S.

Tahoe foot fondler: Man arrested for allegedly breaking into resort condos, touching women’s feet

August 2, 2023

Tahoe foot fondler: Man arrested for allegedly breaking into resort condos, touching women’s feet

An Atwater, California man was arrested on Aug. 1, 2023, for allegedly breaking into two different resort condominiums in Lake Tahoe and fondling the feet of two women in July.

Seattle woman kidnapped, escapes makeshift cell in Oregon home as FBI seeks other possible victims

August 2, 2023

Seattle woman kidnapped, escapes makeshift cell in Oregon home as FBI seeks other possible victims

A man allegedly kidnapped a prostitute in Seattle and drove to her to a home in Oregon, where he kept her in a cinder block cell, authorities said.

Suspected illegal immigrant in Nebraska accused of sexually abusing teen daughter: police

August 2, 2023

Suspected illegal immigrant in Nebraska accused of sexually abusing teen daughter: police

Roca, Nebraska, resident Alvaro Gomez-Lopez is suspected of illegal immigration and sexual abuse against his teenage daughter after she contacted a social worker, police said.

Death of potential witness in Missouri dog-collar captivity case fuels serial killer speculation

August 2, 2023

Death of potential witness in Missouri dog-collar captivity case fuels serial killer speculation

A potential witness in the case against Timothy Haslett Jr., who allegedly raped and tortured a woman for a month in his basement, was found dead in the Missouri River.

FBI finds 200 victims of sex trafficking, 59 missing children in nationwide operation

August 2, 2023

FBI finds 200 victims of sex trafficking, 59 missing children in nationwide operation

The FBI announced on Tuesday that a two-week-long operation with law enforcement partners in July had resulted in the location of 200 victims of sex trafficking nationwide.

Australian police charge child care worker with 1,600 counts of sex abuse, including distribution

August 1, 2023

Australian police charge child care worker with 1,600 counts of sex abuse, including distribution

Australian Federal Police charged an unnamed 45-year-old suspect with 1,623 offenses related to sexually abusing 91 girls over 15 years, filming it and distributing the material.

Maine becomes the first state to partially decriminalize prostitution

August 1, 2023

Maine becomes the first state to partially decriminalize prostitution

Fox News’ Bryan Llenas reports on six other states considering decriminalizing prostitution while still criminalizing sex trafficking.

Kentucky mother arrested after sexually-abused toddler dies of severe injuries

July 31, 2023

Kentucky mother arrested after sexually-abused toddler dies of severe injuries

Kentucky resident Erica Lawson, 21, was arrested after her 17-month-old child died from injuries consistent with physical and sexual abuse. She is held on a $1,000,000 bond.