Vindication, triumph, also fear: Weinstein accusers react

NEW YORK (AP) — Watching the stunning images of Harvey Weinstein walking into a courthouse Friday in handcuffs, a detective on each arm, Louisette Geiss still felt a shiver of fear in reaction to the man who, she says, once cornered her and tried to physically force her to watch him masturbate. Yes, Weinstein had... Read More

Criminal Justice News, Entertainment, News, Sexual Abuse

Harvey Weinstein

May 29, 2018

Sex-abusing neurologist’s patients: No justice in Philly

Patients of a neurologist already facing rape charges in New York and New Jersey say law enforcement officials in Philadelphia are burying nearly identical accusations against him, angering and perplexing women who say they’re being victimized twice — first by their doctor, now by a big-city justice system that won’t hold him accountable. A slew... Read More

Criminal Justice News, Doctors, News, Sexual Abuse

Ricardo Cruciani

May 25, 2018

Harvey Weinstein arrested, charged with rape, NYPD says

Disgraced movie tycoon Harvey Weinstein was arrested and charged with rape and sex-crimes charges at a Manhattan police precinct Friday morning, police said. He arrived at the First Precinct shortly before 7:30 a.m. wearing a light blue sweater and dark suit. Detectives received him and he said nothing as he slowly walked inside past a... Read More

Criminal Justice News, Entertainment, News, Sexual Abuse

Harvey Weinstein

May 25, 2018

Rose McGowan on Weinstein: ‘One win is a win for all of us’

NEW YORK (AP) — She was one of the earliest Harvey Weinstein accusers, and she thought the mogul might never face justice in a court of law. Now, actress Rose McGowan, who has accused Weinstein of raping her 20 years ago, is gratified but “still in shock” at the news that he is expected to... Read More

Criminal Justice News, Entertainment, News, Sexual Abuse

Rose McGowan

May 24, 2018

Lawmakers: Funding, urgency lacking in Olympic abuse crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — The tears and anger this time came from lawmakers who spent the day fuming over a growing sex-abuse problem in Olympic sports that leaders have taken too much time to solve while devoting too little money for the fixes. “I just hope everyone here realizes the time to talk is over, and... Read More

Criminal Justice News, News, Sexual Abuse, Sports

Olympics, Sexual Abuse

May 22, 2018

Bill Cosby jurors identified, 3 weeks after conviction

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge on Friday publicly identified members of the jury that convicted Bill Cosby of sexual assault last month, but warned that reporters could face criminal charges if they hound jurors who don’t want to be bothered. Judge Steven O’Neill released the names after what he described as a 21-day “cooling-off period”... Read More

Criminal Justice News, Entertainment, News, Sexual Abuse

Bill Cosby

May 22, 2018

Olympian sues USA Swimming, saying it failed to protect her

SEATTLE (AP) — Olympic swimmer Ariana Kukors Smith sued USA Swimming on Monday, alleging the sport’s national governing body knew her former coach sexually abused her as a minor and failed to protect her while shielding him. Kukors Smith alleges Sean Hutchison, who began coaching her at a swim club near Seattle, groomed her for... Read More

Criminal Justice News, News, Sexual Abuse, Sports

Ariana Kukors Smith, USA Swimming

May 22, 2018

Australian archbishop convicted of child sex abuse cover-up

NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — An Australian archbishop on Tuesday became the most senior Roman Catholic cleric in the world convicted of covering up child sex abuse and faces a potential two years in prison when he is sentenced next month. Magistrate Robert Stone handed down the verdict against Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson in Newcastle... Read More

Criminal Justice News, International Justice Watch, News, Religion, Sexual Abuse

Philip Wilson

May 22, 2018

McDonald’s workers file sex harassment claims

NEW YORK (AP) — Energized by the #MeToo movement, two national advocacy groups are teaming up to lodge sexual harassment complaints against McDonald’s on behalf of 10 women who have worked at the fast food restaurant in nine cities. The workers — one of them a 15-year-old from St. Louis — alleged groping, propositions for... Read More

Business, Criminal Justice News, News, Sexual Abuse

McDonalds

May 17, 2018

Michigan State agrees to pay $500M to settle Nassar claims

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State University agreed to pay $500 million to settle claims from more than 300 women and girls who said they were assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar in the worst sex-abuse case in sports history, officials announced Wednesday. The deal surpasses the $100 million-plus paid by Penn State University to... Read More

Criminal Justice News, Doctors, News, Sexual Abuse, Sports

Larry Nassar, MSU

May 16, 2018

Wynn Resorts female directors address policies after scandal

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ahead of Wynn Resorts annual shareholders meeting, the casino operator’s four female directors sought to reassure employees the company is committed to moving onto a new chapter following the sexual misconduct scandal that engulfed its founder earlier this year. The directors, three of whom have held their posts for less than... Read More

Business, Criminal Justice News, News, Sexual Abuse

Steve Wynn, Wynn Resorts

May 16, 2018

California military base psychologist accused of rape

A clinical psychologist who treated military veterans with post-traumatic stress has been charged with raping female service members who were in therapy as victims of sex assaults, officials said Tuesday. Heath J. Sommer was ordered Monday to stand trial on three felony sexual assault charges after authorities said he targeted female service members in 2014... Read More

Criminal Justice News, News, Sexual Abuse

Heath J. Sommer

May 15, 2018

Sex-related charge dropped against Missouri governor

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens declared victory Monday as prosecutors abruptly dropped a felony invasion-of-privacy charge alleging he had taken a revealing photo of a woman with whom he has acknowledged having an affair. The St. Louis circuit attorney’s office said it still plans to pursue the case, either through a special... Read More

Criminal Justice News, News, Sexual Abuse

Eric Greitens

May 14, 2018

Ex-student files sexual-abuse lawsuit against NH prep school

A former New Hampshire boarding school student says in a lawsuit the school violated her civil rights by failing to protect her from sexual assault in a “hypersexualized environment” where older students scored points for having sex with younger ones. The lawsuit , filed Friday in federal court in Concord, New Hampshire, claims officials at... Read More

Criminal Justice News, News, Sexual Abuse

Vindication, triumph, also fear: Weinstein accusers react

Sex-abusing neurologist’s patients: No justice in Philly

Harvey Weinstein arrested, charged with rape, NYPD says

Rose McGowan on Weinstein: ‘One win is a win for all of us’

Lawmakers: Funding, urgency lacking in Olympic abuse crisis

Bill Cosby jurors identified, 3 weeks after conviction

Olympian sues USA Swimming, saying it failed to protect her

Australian archbishop convicted of child sex abuse cover-up

McDonald’s workers file sex harassment claims

Michigan State agrees to pay $500M to settle Nassar claims

Wynn Resorts female directors address policies after scandal

California military base psychologist accused of rape

Sex-related charge dropped against Missouri governor

Ex-student files sexual-abuse lawsuit against NH prep school

LIVE STREAMING

VIDEO ARCHIVES

ARCHIVE FINDER

TWITTER

Recent Posts

FACEBOOK

CRIME WATCH DAILY

HOT POSTS

Legal Smart

PINTEREST

NEWSLETTER

SHOP AT WAT

WILD ABOUT TRIAL

TRENDING

LIVE STREAMING

VIDEO ARCHIVES

ARCHIVE FINDER

TWITTER

Recent Posts

FACEBOOK

CRIME WATCH DAILY

HOT POSTS

Legal Smart

PINTEREST

NEWSLETTER

SHOP AT WAT

TAGS