Sex Crimes - Page 79

March 6, 2024

NASA engineer from viral music video charged with sex assaults in Texas

Eric Sim, a NASA engineer who appeared in a viral music video parody for Houston's Johnson Space Center, has been arrested in Texas on sex assault charges.

March 6, 2024

Convictions in Menendez family murders in jeopardy after new letter, abuse claim bolster brothers' defense

Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murder in their parents' 1989 deaths, hope that an unearthed letter and a statement from a new abuse victim could get their sentences vacated.

March 5, 2024

Male California nurse accused of sex attack on unconscious patient, may be more victims: police

A male nurse in California has been released on bail after he was charged with sexually assaulting a female patient at a hospital in Riverside, with police fearing there may be more victims.

March 5, 2024

Margarita cruise ship bartender gets slap on wrist in passenger assault, blames her clothing

Margaritaville cruise ship bartender Hoobesh Dookhy was sentenced to two years behind bars after admitting to sexually abusing a woman in her cabin.

March 5, 2024

Florida sheriff: Military, teacher included in those apprehended in massive human trafficking bust

A human trafficking bust in Florida ended with 228 arrests and the identification of at least 13 victims, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Tuesday,

March 3, 2024

Kentucky Dem suggests child sex dolls could protect kids from pedophiles: 'Gives them a release'

Kentucky Democratic state Sen. Karen Berg argued that child sex dolls could lower a pedophile's likelihood of abusing a child, sparking outrage from Republicans.

March 3, 2024

Lawyer specializing in prostitution cases busted trying to hire prostitute: state AG

A criminal defense lawyer in Ohio who specializes in prostitution cases was busted in a sex sting operation where he allegedly tried to hire a prostitute, the Ohio AG says.

March 2, 2024

Former NBA prospect sentenced to 90 years in prison for multiple sexual assaults

Rashid Byrd, who played 19 games for the Lakers' D-League affiliate in the 2008-09 season, was sentenced to 90 years to life in jail for sexual assault.

March 1, 2024

Killer of Tucson girl who disappeared in 2012 finally found, but he is already serving life sentence

Christopher Clements, who is serving a life sentence for the 2014 killing of an Arizona teen, was convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of another Tucson girl years earlier.

March 1, 2024

US warning on Mexico spring break travel, top threats facing Americans

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued a warning to spring breakers who are planning trips to resort areas like Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum.