August 2, 2021 Hearing begins for lawmaker who shared rape accuser's name Republican Rep. Priscilla Giddings became the subject of two ethics complaints by about two dozen lawmakers after she publicized the rape accuser’s name, photo and personal details about her life in April by sharing links to an far-right news article on social media and in a newsletter to constituents.
August 1, 2021 Bishop: Albany diocese covered up priest abuse for decades The longtime former head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany says the diocese covered up sexual abuse by priests for decades and protected clergy by sending them to private treatment instead of calling police.
July 30, 2021 Louisiana man who hid in Florida teen's bedroom closet pleads guilty to having sex with a minor A Louisiana man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to having sex with a minor who was 15 at the time, in Florida.
July 29, 2021 Oklahoma mom arrested after police say family threw baby shower for 12-year-old impregnated by 24-year-old Tulsa mom Desireee Castaneda is behind bars after her 12-year-old daughter walked into a midtown hospital and gave birth.
July 28, 2021 Pennsylvania man confesses to 33-year-old cold case murder after DNA match, police say A Pennsylvania man has admitted to the 1987 cold case murder of an 85-year-old woman after DNA linked him to the gruesome crime, investigators said Tuesday.
July 27, 2021 Salazar gets lifetime ban for sexual, emotional misconduct Track coach Alberto Salazar has been permanently banned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport for sexual and emotional misconduct.
July 27, 2021 Carlie Brucia murder: Joseph Smith, man convicted in 2004 rape and killing of 11-year-old, dies in prison Joseph Smith, the man convicted of kidnapping, sexually assaulting and killing 11-year-old Carlie Brucia in 2004, has died in prison as he awaited a resentencing hearing that could have saved him from death row.
July 27, 2021 Rikers inmate steals log book to complain about ‘outrageous’ lack of guards Rikers Island inmates are looking for guards in all the wrong places.
July 26, 2021 Alabama man accused of attempted rape found with 400 pairs of women’s underwear An Alabama man accused of attempting to rape a woman in her home was being held on $1 million bond after he was taken into custody and investigators said they discovered 400 pairs of women’s panties in his possession.
July 24, 2021 Suspect arrested in attacks on women in NYC park Police on Friday arrested a suspect in a series of attacks on three women in an Upper Manhattan park, including one victim who was sent to the hospital with head injuries after nearly being raped.
