Sex Crimes - Page 87

October 16, 2023

Madison Brooks case: Defense's new motion is 'attempt to circumvent rape shield laws,' lawyer says

Lawyers defending two of the suspects who allegedly raped LSU sophomore Madison Brooks filed a motion to get her phone to find evidence that benefits their clients.

October 16, 2023

California serial killer says he murdered child rapist cellmate over bad hygiene: reports

California serial killer Ramon Escobar has been accused of killing his cellmate in prison because the man had poor hygiene, according to local reports.

October 16, 2023

Infamous death row inmate 'Sunset Strip Killer' dies in prison

The surviving half of the "Sunset Strip Killers," Douglas Daniel Clark, died in prison of natural causes while on death row in California.

October 13, 2023

Ohio Gov. DeWine signs bill to increase legal payouts in Boy Scout sex abuse cases

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday signed into law a bill guaranteeing more compensation in child sex abuse cases involving the Boy Scouts of America.

October 12, 2023

Prominent crime patrol leader in NYC Orthodox Jewish community sentenced for grooming, raping teen girl

A founder of an anti-crime group in Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish community, who subjected a 15-year-old girl that was placed under his care to “nightly rape sessions," has been sentenced.

October 12, 2023

Oregon church leader jailed for sex abuse of girls in his congregation, police say

Christopher Michael Pruitt, 39, remained in custody Wednesday after being indicted on multiple sex abuse charges in Washington County, Oregon, police said.

October 12, 2023

Family of allegedly pregnant teacher arrested on student sex charges is experiencing 'ridicule': lawyer

The criminal defense attorney for Alissa McCommon, a Tennessee teacher accused of raping a 12-year-old boy, says her family is "experiencing some ridicule" after her arrest.

October 11, 2023

Texas pastor accused of sexually abusing juvenile family member for over decade, impregnating her at 16

A Texas pastor from the Houston area was arrested and charged with sexually abusing a child continuously and sexually assaulting a child under the age of 17.

October 11, 2023

Josh Duggar will remain in prison until 2032 after appeal terminated in child pornography case

Josh Duggar's appeal for a new trial in his child pornography case has ended, meaning he will serve out the rest of his sentence until 2032.

October 11, 2023

Man, 70, settles 62-year-old sex abuse case with Massachusetts diocese

70-year-old Claude Leboeuf has reached a settlement with Massachusetts' Fall River Catholic Diocese over sexual abuse he endured when he was eight.