Nov 06 Ex-hockey player alleges Chicago Blackhawks’ former video coach sexually assaulted By Associated Press A former hockey player in the Chicago Blackhawks who alleged the team's former video coach sexually assaulted him during the 2009-10 season says the Blackhawks took no action when he complained because it didn't want a disruption during its run… Continue reading
Sep 19 London police force says it will take years to remove officers accused of corruption, misconduct By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Hundreds of London police officers are facing dismissal as the department steps up efforts to get rid of police officers accused of corruption and other misconduct. Continue reading
Sep 18 Comedian Russell Brand’s tour postponed after sexual assault allegations By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Promoters have scrapped the remaining dates in a string of live gigs by Russell Brand after British police say they received a sexual assault allegation against him, which he denies. Continue reading
Aug 24 Scores of women and girls were sexually assaulted after peace deal in Ethiopia, study shows By Cara Anna, Associated Press Scores of women and girls in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region were sexually assaulted, often by multiple men alleged to be combatants, after a peace agreement last year ended the conflict there. Continue reading
Aug 14 Texas woman who helped hide U.S. soldier Vanessa Guillén’s body sentenced to 30 years in prison By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press Federal and state officials say Aguilar aided her 20-year-old boyfriend Army Spc. Aaron Robinson in dismembering and disposing of Guillén's body near the base. Continue reading
Aug 03 Woman who escaped cinder-block cell in Oregon may have saved others with action, FBI says By Gene Johnson, Associated Press, Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America The FBI said Wednesday that police in Reno, Nevada, arrested 29-year-old Negasi Zuberi on July 16, a day after he fled from his home in Klamath Falls, where he had taken the Seattle woman. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 8:26 How the Biden administration sees its ‘historic’ changes to the military justice system By Laura Barrón-López, Dan Sagalyn An executive order signed by President Biden makes the largest changes to the military justice system since its creation. John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesman, says it’s a monumental step toward better prosecuting crimes like sexual assault and… Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch 9:31 The military is changing how it handles sexual assault cases. Will it be enough? By Laura Barrón-López, Dan Sagalyn After years of protest and advocacy, a new executive order from the Biden administration seeks to bolster the military’s ability to deal with sexual assault in the ranks. But how far-reaching are these changes and will they make a difference?… Continue watching
Jul 28 Biden signs an order to strengthen protections for sexual assault victims in military By Tara Copp, Associated Press President Joe Biden has signed an executive order giving decisions on the prosecution of serious military crimes including sexual assault to independent military attorneys. Continue reading
Jul 26 Kevin Spacey acquitted in sexual assault case in London By Brian Melley, Associated Press Jurors returned their verdicts Wednesday in Southwark Crown Court after deliberating over three days. Continue reading