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August 25, 2020

Judge denies Epstein cohort Ghislaine Maxwell's bids to unmask identities of three accusers, move to gen pop in jail

A New York federal judge on Tuesday denied Jeffrey Epstein-cohort Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to unmask the identities of three of her alleged victims, calling the request "premature," but did agree to give her more access to discovery materials in her case. 

August 25, 2020

Scottish National Party leader's handling of coronavirus buoys support for independence

The staunch difference between British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Leader of the Scottish National Party Nicola Sturgeon's approaches to handling the coronavirus pandemic has brought about a resurgence of political support for Scottish independence. 

August 21, 2020

Prosecutors suggest more charges could be coming in Epstein, Maxwell investigation

Federal prosecutors suggested Friday that a federal grand jury investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and others alleged to have participated in the sexual abuse of underage girls remains active, indicating more criminal charges could be on the way. 

August 21, 2020

Ex-Florida county tax collector faces child sex-trafficking charge

A Florida county’s former tax collector paid for sex with an underage girl and tapped the state motor vehicle database for records on individuals with whom he was engaged in “sugar daddy” relationships, federal prosecutors charged Friday.

August 21, 2020

'Golden State Killer' Joseph James DeAngelo sentenced to life in prison over string of murders, rapes

Joseph James DeAngelo, a former California police officer convicted in a string of murders and rapes in the 1970s and '80s under the "Golden State Killer" nickname, was sentenced Friday to life in prison with no chance for parole.

August 20, 2020

Convicted pedophile accused of killing 9-year-old girl to appear before Missouri judge

A convicted pedophile accused of murdering a 9-year-old girl after he kidnapped, raped and tortured her 26 years ago is set to appear Thursday in front of a Missouri judge. 

August 18, 2020

Ohio priest arrested on sex-trafficking charges

An Ohio priest was arrested at his home Tuesday morning on allegations that he engaged in the sex trafficking of a minor, prosecutors said.

August 18, 2020

Cuba Gooding Jr. accused of 2013 rape in civil lawsuit

Cuba Gooding Jr. is being accused of raping a woman twice in 2013, according to a new civil lawsuit. 

August 15, 2020

Harvey Weinstein's extradition hearing for sex crime charges in Los Angeles delayed

Harvey Weinstein's lawyers and prosecutors in Los Angeles have agreed to postpone extradition proceedings that would send the imprisoned former film producer from New York to California to face sexual assault charges, citing the coronavirus pandemic.

August 14, 2020

Ghislaine Maxwell being locked up in isolation for own safety, feds say

Ghislaine Maxwell is being held in isolation from other inmates in a Brooklyn Federal jail for her own safety and the “orderly” function of the facility, federal prosecutors argued Thursday.