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Idaho appeals court tosses conviction after prosecutor uses 'Dixie' lyrics in argument

January 8, 2015

Idaho appeals court tosses conviction after prosecutor uses 'Dixie' lyrics in argument

The Idaho Court of Appeals has thrown out a black man's sex crime convictions, saying the prosecutor interjected race in closing arguments by quoting lyrics from the Confederate anthem "Dixie." All three judges agreed that Canyon County Deputy Prosecutor Erica Kallin erred in citing a song praising what the judges called pernicious racism that might have influenced the jury.

Alleged victims of sexual predator sue after he wins $3M lottery prize in Florida

January 8, 2015

Alleged victims of sexual predator sue after he wins $3M lottery prize in Florida

Two alleged victims of a registered sex offender have filed a lawsuit seeking damages for pain and suffering after the man won $3 million in a Florida Lottery jackpot.

Former headmaster of elite Delaware prep school convicted of dealing child pornography

January 8, 2015

Former headmaster of elite Delaware prep school convicted of dealing child pornography

A judge has convicted a former headmaster of an elite Delaware prep school on all 25 counts of dealing in child pornography.

Judge to sentence volunteer coach for probation violation after Ohio high school rape case

January 8, 2015

Judge to sentence volunteer coach for probation violation after Ohio high school rape case

A volunteer football coach whose Ohio house was the scene of a party that preceded the rape of a girl by two high school football players faces just under six months in jail for violating his probation.

Lawyer says convicted child molester won't testify if called in case of boy missing since '79

January 8, 2015

Lawyer says convicted child molester won't testify if called in case of boy missing since '79

A lawyer says a convicted child molester long suspected in a 1979 missing child case plans to invoke his right against self-incrimination if he's called to testify in the murder trial of a man now charged with the crime.

Indictment: New Hampshire suspect destroyed evidence of kidnap, sex assault of teenager

January 8, 2015

Indictment: New Hampshire suspect destroyed evidence of kidnap, sex assault of teenager

Fearing arrest, the New Hampshire man charged with kidnapping, imprisoning and sexually assaulting a teenage girl over nine months ordered his captive to lie to police and help him destroy evidence by wiping off fingerprints and pouring cleaning fluid into drains, according to court documents.

Massachusetts Uber driver accused of raping, kidnapping passenger

January 8, 2015

Massachusetts Uber driver accused of raping, kidnapping passenger

A Massachusetts Uber driver is accused of sexually assaulting a woman who had summoned the ride-sharing service.

Brown University task force on sexual assaults recommends improvements for handling complaints

January 8, 2015

Brown University task force on sexual assaults recommends improvements for handling complaints

A Brown University task force on sexual assault recommends the school handle complaints in a more timely fashion and reduce the "tramatic nature" of the process.

Ex-Maine prosecutor who fled state after child porn convictions sentenced to almost 16 years

January 8, 2015

Ex-Maine prosecutor who fled state after child porn convictions sentenced to almost 16 years

Maine's former top drug prosecutor who fled the state and set off a nationwide manhunt after being convicted of child pornography charges has been sentenced to nearly 16 years in prison.

Jury opts against death penalty for Kansas man who raped, killed 8-year-old, put body in dryer

January 8, 2015

Jury opts against death penalty for Kansas man who raped, killed 8-year-old, put body in dryer

A man convicted of raping and killing an 8-year-old Topeka girl before stuffing her body in a clothes dryer will not face the death penalty, after a jury could not decide unanimously to impose such a sentence.