Dec 19 Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape, sexual misconduct in Los Angeles trial By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Jurors in Los Angeles have found Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape at his second sexual misconduct trial. The verdicts Monday following a monthlong trial represent a victory for the #MeToo movement five years after Weinstein became its central figure. Continue reading
Nov 28 Biden boosts U.S. effort to combat sexual violence in war zones By Hope Yen, Associated Press President Joe Biden is strengthening U.S. policy aimed at stemming sexual violence in war conflict zones. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch 7:33 Iowa teen who killed her rapist ordered to pay $150,000 to man's family By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Dorothy Hastings An Iowa court sentenced a teenage victim of sex trafficking to five years probation and ordered her to pay $150,000 to her abuser’s family. The case is underscoring a serious issue of justice where hundreds of victims of sexual abuse… Continue watching
Sep 13 Woman's cries of rape go unheard during undercover drug sting By Jim Mustian, Associated Press An Associated Press investigation found a woman informant was allegedly raped twice during an undercover drug sting last year in which her law enforcement handlers left her unmonitored and unprotected. Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch 7:44 South Carolina lawmaker explains why he supported abortion bill after initial opposition By Lisa Desjardins South Carolina is the latest state to move toward a ban on abortions in the absence of Roe v. Wade. The state's House of Representatives passed a bill that allows abortions in just a few situations. Lisa Desjardins spoke with… Continue watching
Feb 18 Jury begins deliberations in Harvey Weinstein trial By Tom Hays, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A jury has started deliberations in the rape trial of Harvey Weinstein. The jury is weighing the evidence Tuesday after often-emotional testimony from multiple women who accused him of sexual assault. Continue reading
Jan 31 Woman testifies Weinstein raped her twice By Tom Hays, Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press A key accuser in Harvey Weinstein's trial says he raped her twice, once bellowing that she owed him as he dragged her into a bedroom. Continue reading
Jan 30 E. Jean Carroll's lawyers request DNA sample from Trump By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Lawyers for a woman who says President Donald Trump raped her in the 1990s are asking for a sample of his DNA. The attorneys for advice columnist E. Jean Carroll say they want to determine whether Trump's genetic material is… Continue reading
Jan 17 Jury of 7 men, 5 women selected for Weinstein rape trial By Tom Hays, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A jury was selected after an arduous, two-week process in which scores of people were dismissed because they had already made up their minds about the disgraced Hollywood mogul. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Harvey Weinstein indicted on new charges in LA The former Hollywood mogul has been charged with raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in separate incidents over a two-day period in 2013, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey said in a news release. Continue reading