Sex Crimes - Page 154

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.

Kansas paramedic charged with sexually assaulting heavily drugged woman

May 25, 2023

Kansas paramedic charged with sexually assaulting heavily drugged woman

A paramedic from Kansas is facing charges of sexual assault for allegedly assaulting a woman who was under the influence of a combination of painkillers and sedatives.

FBI warns girls of 'imminent danger' as suspected sex trafficker added to Most Wanted list

May 25, 2023

FBI warns girls of 'imminent danger' as suspected sex trafficker added to Most Wanted list

Donald Eugene Fields II, an alleged child sex trafficker in the St. Louis area, is the FBI's newest addition to its Ten Most Wanted fugitive list.

Oklahoma teen Madeline Bills’ ex-boyfriend charged with her rape and murder

May 25, 2023

Oklahoma teen Madeline Bills’ ex-boyfriend charged with her rape and murder

Chace Cook, 19, was charged with murder in the death of 18-year-old Madeline Bills, who was found dead in her bedroom in Moore, Oklahoma, last month.

Illinois report highlighting clergy abuse unlikely to lead to criminal charges against church

May 25, 2023

Illinois report highlighting clergy abuse unlikely to lead to criminal charges against church

The Illinois attorney general's report into clergy abuse in the state has ended after five years. The report is unlikely to lead to any criminal charges against abusive clergy.

Former California prison officer charged with sexually assaulting 13 female inmates over the past 9 years

May 25, 2023

Former California prison officer charged with sexually assaulting 13 female inmates over the past 9 years

A former correctional officer of California’s largest female prison is accused of sexually assaulting at least 13 inmates and is facing dozens of counts including rape and sodomy.

Grown woman who identifies as 15-year-old boy faces wild claims of drugs, sexting with teen runaways: police

May 25, 2023

Grown woman who identifies as 15-year-old boy faces wild claims of drugs, sexting with teen runaways: police

Amanda Dorrough of Washington, who identifies as a 15-year-old boy, was arrested May 4 for reportedly keeping runaway students, giving them drugs and alcohol, according to police.

Second suspect in alleged Nashville rape of college student nabbed after weeks on run

May 24, 2023

Second suspect in alleged Nashville rape of college student nabbed after weeks on run

A second suspect in the alleged rape of a college student visiting Nashville has been arrested. Trevor Casteel and Joseph Farmer are facing charges in the attack.