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California State University mishandled several sexual harassment claims against employees, audit finds

July 19, 2023

California State University mishandled several sexual harassment claims against employees, audit finds

The California State University fell short in addressing its sexual harassment allegations, according to an audit. Nearly a dozen claims were closed without explanation.

Woman who operated multistate prostitution ring out of Chicago brothel sentenced to probation

July 19, 2023

Woman who operated multistate prostitution ring out of Chicago brothel sentenced to probation

A woman who ran a multistate prostitution ring out of a brothel in Chicago has been sentenced to probation. She pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge in February.

Former New Hampshire lawmaker charged with aiding, abetting the sexual exploitation of children

July 19, 2023

Former New Hampshire lawmaker charged with aiding, abetting the sexual exploitation of children

Stacie Marie Laughton, a New Hampshire lawmaker, was charged with aiding and abetting the sexual exploitation of children. Laughton's former partner was charged in the same case.

Illinois sexual assault case gets DNA hit linking man to 2001 crime

July 17, 2023

Illinois sexual assault case gets DNA hit linking man to 2001 crime

A man detained at the border in November for illegal re-entry into the U.S. was linked to a sexual assault back in 2001 in West Chicago using the latest DNA technology.

Texas duo allegedly held 18-year-old against her will for nearly 30 days: police

July 17, 2023

Texas duo allegedly held 18-year-old against her will for nearly 30 days: police

A Harris County, Texas constable announced that a man and woman were charged with kidnapping after allegedly holding an 18-year-old woman against her will for 30 days.

Maryland karate teacher accused of sexually abusing child in dojo: police

July 17, 2023

Maryland karate teacher accused of sexually abusing child in dojo: police

Maryland karate teacher Harry Craig Conaway was charged with over 25 counts in relation to alleged sexual abuse of children that took place in his Hanover dojo, Anne Arundel police said.

Sex offender with multiple warrants shot, injured by police after shootout at Arkansas hotel

July 17, 2023

Sex offender with multiple warrants shot, injured by police after shootout at Arkansas hotel

Arkansas authorities are investigating the non-fatal shooting of a parolee, who reportedly fired at officers serving a warrant at a Little Rock motel.

Felony sex assault charges added against Muslim CT lawmaker's suspected attacker

July 17, 2023

Felony sex assault charges added against Muslim CT lawmaker's suspected attacker

Felony charges, including attempted sexual assault, have been levied against Andrey Desmond, the suspect in an attack on Democratic Connecticut state Rep. Maryam Khan.

Upstate NY-based Catholic diocese declares bankruptcy amid sex abuse suits

July 17, 2023

Upstate NY-based Catholic diocese declares bankruptcy amid sex abuse suits

The upstate New York-based Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg has declared bankruptcy after over 100 sexual abuse lawsuits were filed against it.

Artificial intelligence can detect 'sextortion' before it happens and help FBI: expert

July 17, 2023

Artificial intelligence can detect 'sextortion' before it happens and help FBI: expert

Yaron Litwin, executive of AI-powered company Canopy, explains how "AI can be used for good" in an ongoing chess match with criminals using deepfakes in sextortion scams.