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California seeks death penalty in alleged torture killing of Anthony Avalos

August 29, 2019

California seeks death penalty in alleged torture killing of Anthony Avalos

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday they are seeking the death penalty for a mother and her boyfriend accused of torturing 10-year-old Anthony Avalos for at least five days, ultimately causing his death in June 2018.

Georgia man charged as serial rapist was recruit for police department that arrested him

August 28, 2019

Georgia man charged as serial rapist was recruit for police department that arrested him

A former police recruit accused of a series of rapes in Georgia was arrested by members of the same department where he hoped to work, officials said Wednesday.

Jeffrey Epstein accusers speak out in court, defense team urges probe of death

August 27, 2019

Jeffrey Epstein accusers speak out in court, defense team urges probe of death

More than a dozen of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers had their day in court Tuesday afternoon -- or what amounted to it after the alleged sex trafficker's suicide earlier this month -- as U.S. District Judge Richard Berman weighed whether to officially dismiss charges against the dead disgraced financier.

Illegal immigrant raped Maryland girl, 16, at knifepoint in her bedroom, police say

August 27, 2019

Illegal immigrant raped Maryland girl, 16, at knifepoint in her bedroom, police say

An illegal immigrant in Maryland is alleged to have crawled into the bed of a teenage girl while she was taking a nap and placed a knife against her throat before proceeding to rape her, according to authorities.

Prostitute arrested in death of Cipriani Dolci’s Andrea Zamperoni, cops say

August 26, 2019

Prostitute arrested in death of Cipriani Dolci’s Andrea Zamperoni, cops say

Cops have charged a Queens prostitute with the overdose death of Cipriani Dolci head chef Andrea Zamperoni — and she’s been linked to the deaths of at least two other “clients” who also got fed deadly fentanyl-laced drugs during alleged meetups with her, according to law enforcement sources and court documents.

New Jersey man allegedly found with mummified remains at home pleads not guilty

August 26, 2019

New Jersey man allegedly found with mummified remains at home pleads not guilty

A New Jersey who allegedly had a human head, a torso dressed in a suit jacket and necktie and part of an arm in his home pleaded not guilty Monday to desecrating human remains and child sex abuse charges.

Child rapist gets 50-year sentence; woman and children had walked in on attack

August 25, 2019

Child rapist gets 50-year sentence; woman and children had walked in on attack

A Portland, Ore., man will spend the next half-century behind bars following his sentencing Friday in the decade-long sexual abuse of a young girl, according to reports.

Minnesota police investigating alleged sexual assault against GOP volunteer at state fair

August 24, 2019

Minnesota police investigating alleged sexual assault against GOP volunteer at state fair

Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault against a woman who got into a political disagreement while volunteering at the Minnesota State Fair.

Churches conducting more background checks, but sex offenders still slipping through cracks

August 24, 2019

Churches conducting more background checks, but sex offenders still slipping through cracks

There are more than 750,000 registered sex offenders across the country and, medical professionals explain, faith and community are often deemed a crucial part of their treatment to avoid re-offending.

Idaho governor balks after 9th Circuit puts state on hook for convict's gender surgery

August 24, 2019

Idaho governor balks after 9th Circuit puts state on hook for convict's gender surgery

Idaho’s Republican governor vowed Friday that his state would not pay for the gender reassignment surgery of a convicted sex offender after an appeals court ruled the state was responsible for providing the $20,000 to $30,000 procedure.