Sex Crimes - Page 153

Wisconsin lawmakers consider legislation to tighten prohibitions on sexual assault within the National Guard

May 31, 2023

Wisconsin lawmakers consider legislation to tighten prohibitions on sexual assault within the National Guard

Wisconsin lawmakers are considering tightening prohibitions on sexual assault in the National Guard. State National Guard officers didn't handle assault complaints correctly in the past

Female California probation officer has oral sex with teen inmate; county jail rocked by scandal: DA

May 31, 2023

Female California probation officer has oral sex with teen inmate; county jail rocked by scandal: DA

A California probation officer and two deputies were criminally charged by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office for actions involving people in custody.

Texas man arrested for exposing himself in front of children

May 31, 2023

Texas man arrested for exposing himself in front of children

A Texas man was arrested after allegedly intentionally exposing himself in front of children. He is charged with Indecency with a Child by Exposure.

India's top wrestlers hold off on protest against sexual harassment after community leaders intervene

May 30, 2023

India's top wrestlers hold off on protest against sexual harassment after community leaders intervene

Community leaders in India convinced the country's top wrestlers to hold off from throwing their medals in a river in an effort to protest sexual harassment

Uganda greenlights death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality' in controversial crackdown

May 29, 2023

Uganda greenlights death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality' in controversial crackdown

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has approved a bill that, while not outright criminalizing LGBTQ identification, imposes grave penalties for homosexuals convicted of sex crimes.

Illinois man accused of sexually abusing 13-year-old girl he met on social media: police

May 28, 2023

Illinois man accused of sexually abusing 13-year-old girl he met on social media: police

A 25-year-old Illinois man faces charges after allegedly driving out of state to pick up two girls he met on social media and sexually abusing one of them that was 13-years-old.

Georgia father convicted of attempted rape of underage daughter

May 27, 2023

Georgia father convicted of attempted rape of underage daughter

A Georgia man will spend 40 years behind bars after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting his underage daughter. The girl reported the incident to law enforcement.

MA diocese settles with ex-altar boy who accused long-deceased bishop of rape

May 26, 2023

MA diocese settles with ex-altar boy who accused long-deceased bishop of rape

The Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts, has settled with an unnamed plaintiff who credibly claimed Bishop Christopher Weldon sexually abused him six decades ago.

Ohio man sentenced to 35 years in prison for sex crimes, taking photos of sleeping 9-year-old's genitals

May 26, 2023

Ohio man sentenced to 35 years in prison for sex crimes, taking photos of sleeping 9-year-old's genitals

U.S. District Judge Michael R. Barrett announced a sentence Thursday for Nicholas Veerkamp, who was previously convicted of sexually exploiting two children.

Acclaimed Cleveland dance instructor convicted of raping, sexually abusing 8 teenage students

May 25, 2023

Acclaimed Cleveland dance instructor convicted of raping, sexually abusing 8 teenage students

A Cuyahoga County, Ohio jury found Terence Greene, once an esteemed dance instructor, guilty of sex crimes against eight students aged 14–17.