Police Work To Solve Midtown Sex Assaults Oct 10, 2008
-- A rash of midtown Omaha sexual assault incidents may be related to two other incidents outside of midtown, according to Omaha police. The two incidents happened near 99th and Y streets and 69th and Pacific streets, police said. (7 KETV Omaha)
Clothesline Project sends an important message Oct 10, 2008
There are 10 different colored shirts representing afflicted women, including those who have died because of violence, survived sexual assault, and been attacked for their sexual orientation or for political reasons. The clothesline it is hanging on represents women in history. (The Daily Campus, CT)
DNA Testing Reaffirms Guilt In Murder Case Oct 10, 2008
The DNA test results, announced Thursday by the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, were unfavorable to Henry Jay Bell, who was sentenced to life in prison for the sexual assault and murder of a neighborhood acquaintance. Blood found on the knife used in the stabbing underwent DNA testing; the results conclusively linked Bell to the crime, the district attorney's office said. (KWTX.com, TX)
Police Shoot, Kill Sexual Assault Suspect Oct 10, 2008
Deputies from the Bosque County Sheriffs Office were investigating a report of a sexual assault that occurred at a park on Highway 22 when they located a car in Meridian that matched the description of the one driven by the suspect ... And if this guy turns out to be guilty of sexual assault, I want to buy this officer a present ... Posted by: former victim on Oct 8, 2008 at 09:23 PM justice for the sexual assault victim. (KWTX.com, TX)
Bryant's Accuser May File Suit in O.C. Oct 10, 2008
The 20-year-old woman filed a federal suit in Denver in August, three weeks before the felony sexual assault charge against Bryant was dropped in Eagle County, Colo. Civil juries in Colorado can award damages of no more than $366,000 for pain and suffering, and the total amount a plaintiff can win is about $2. (Yahoo News -- Kobe Bryant)
Douglas Police Report Oct 10, 2008
A Sexual Assault was reported at 1760 N. I Avenue. Found Property was reported at 601 1st St.. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
New films from a family perspective; includes 'City of Ember' Oct 10, 2008
-- Violence/scary situations: In addition to the sexual assault and emotionally wrenching scenes, a woman's wig catches on fire. -- Drug or alcohol use: Adults drink and sometimes get drunk after drinking much wine or other alcohol. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Sex charges dropped against prison guard Oct 10, 2008
On Monday, 22 counts of second-degree sexual assault were dropped in exchange for his plea to the three felony counts in Crawford County Circuit Court. Vernon County District Attorney Tim Gaskell, who was a special prosecutor in the case, said it was a difficult decision to drop the sex charges, but said he feared convincing a jury would be difficult because other inmates claimed the alleged victims made up their stories to frame Trentin. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Consistent Profits, Growth Encourage Empire Stock Move Oct 10, 2008
The controversial coming-of-age story was released to theaters on September 19th, and addresses the difficult issue of sexual assault. Despite resistance and criticism from groups objecting to the subject matter, "Hounddog" continues to outperform most other independent films on a per-screen basis, and is booked in theaters in key markets across the country through November. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Our Pigskin Anniversary Oct 10, 2008
How do I tell my daughter she's the result of a sexual assault. posted Sept. 18, 2008. (Slate)
Man charged in rape case Oct 10, 2008
Warner faces 10 criminal charges, including rape, sexual assault, terroristic threats, and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse. He is in the Erie County Prison on $50,000 bond. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Police and Fire Oct 10, 2008
We participate in plays and skits in how to prevent and recognize dating violence and sexual assault with adults and how to prevent and recognize bullying with children, said Hoover, who currently is performing at Ohio State University. Wed Oct 08, 2008, 03:03 PM EDT. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Psychiatric patient at Jamaica Plain hospital indicted on rape charges Oct 8, 2008
In a statement, Kristina Barry, spokeswoman for the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, said, "The Department of Public Health is cooperating with public safety officials who have charged a former Shattuck Hospital patient with sexual assault on a young volunteer at the hospital in early July. The safety of our staff, volunteers and patients is our highest priority.". Prosecutors said the girl disclosed the rape to a family member and was taken to the pediatric emergency room at... (Boston Globe)
New fingerprint technology urged Oct 8, 2008
In Texas, Johnston had been convicted of possessing child pornography and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child. He served several months in a Massachusetts prison after pleading guilty to the Boston charge. (Boston Globe)
Rape myths discussed at presentation Oct 8, 2008
"This is a crime that is far more common than people realize. College campuses are a place where we see even higher rates of rape and sexual assault," Menard said. Menard said low rates of report were mostly due to myths about rape. (Daily Collegian, PA)
New charges after NH child assault mistrial Oct 8, 2008
Sixty-five-year-old George Reid of Rochester was indicted on five sexual assault charges last month by a Strafford County grand jury. A trial on charges from the same incident ended in June with a mistrial. (Concord Monitor)
Some say new trial needed in Proffit case Oct 8, 2008
Published: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 12:53 PM MDT The Wyoming Supreme Courts decision to reverse a Gillette mans sexual assault conviction has led to calls for a new trial ... The court ruled that the prosecution in the sexual assault case violated Proffits right to a fair trial by bringing up his prior convictions and his refusal to take a polygraph test ... The ruling also states that it was improper for the prosecution to mention during the sexual assault trial that Proffit had been... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Judge sends Clark commitment case to trial Oct 8, 2008
A man convicted of second degree sexual assault in 2003 was scheduled to be released from prison last month and to move to Menomonie ... Clark was convicted in July 2003 of the second degree sexual assault of a 57-year-old woman in Menomonie ... According to Hill s testimony, Clark was acquitted of five sexual assault charges as well as one charge of kidnapping in Hawaii. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Local briefs: Tuesday, Oct. 7 Oct 8, 2008
The Family Support Center/Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault (CASA) will provide sexual assault services to University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students and adult victims in Eau Claire County. The Family Support Outreach Project provides all core sexual assault services to child and adult victims of sexual assault in Eau Claire County. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Hypnosis, Memory and the Brain Oct 8, 2008
Case reports of functional amnesia, for instance, describe men and women who, following a traumatic experience such as a violent sexual assault or the death of a loved one, are unable to remember part or all of their personal past. However, as in PHA, they might still show evidence of the forgotten events. (Scientific American)
Statement issued about fire north of RS Oct 8, 2008
In December, 2001, Foster was sentenced in District Court in Green River to a term of five to seven years in the Wyoming State Penitentiary for second degree sexual assault. The case involved the 2000 kidnaping and assault of a young woman in Rock Springs. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Polygamous sect sues for trust control Oct 8, 2008
He awaits trial in Arizona on similar charges and is charged in Texas with sexual assault of a child. FLDS church beliefs and practices have roots in the early teachings of Joseph Smith, founder of what is now the mainstream Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Teen allegedly confessed to 2007 murder of Ewa Beach woman Oct 8, 2008
In addition to first- and second-degree murder, Bartley was charged with second-degree sexual assault, second-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, unauthorized control of a motor vehicle, unauthorized possession of confidential personal information, second-degree unauthorized computer access , fraudulent use of a credit card, and credit card theft. Bartley's bail was set at $500,000, pending his initial appearance tomorrow at District Court. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Child sex charges adding up Oct 8, 2008
Jeffrey Brisson was charged Tuesday with 38 counts of first-degree sexual assault, more than 63 counts of risk of injury to a child by sexual contact, 25 counts of fourth-degree sexual assault, 19 counts of impairing the morals of a child and three counts related to helping someone else commit first-degree sexual assault ... Brisson, and his roommate, Harold Spurling, 39, have been held since Jan. 30, when police arrived to serve arrest warrants on the pair for the sexual assault of a... (New Britain Herald, CT)
Accused child abductor faces more charges Oct 8, 2008
Accused Edmonton child abductor faces more sexual assault charges ... Accused Edmonton child abductor faces more sexual assault charges ... EDMONTON - The Correctional Service of Canada will investigate why Edmonton police were not given authority to warn the public when a long-term offender, now charged with the sexual assaults of two young girls, was released into the community in March. (Vancouver Sun)
Threatening calls latest intimidation tactic in Toronto riding Oct 8, 2008
Political graffiti was spray-painted on a home in Toronto's St. Paul's riding. There have been more acts of intimidation directed at the campaign of Toronto Liberal candidate Carolyn Bennett. (CBC.ca)
What celeb has picked worst partner? Oct 8, 2008
Wynonna Judd's Daniel Roach: Charged with sexual assault on a child. Anne Hathaway's Raffaelo Follieri: Arrested on charges of wire fraud and money laundering. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
ISU Faculty to review policy on sexual assault Oct 8, 2008
The resolution directs the heads of all institutions to work "quickly and collaboratively" with the executive director to develop for discussion common policies and procedures dealing with sexual assault and other related issues that address the recommendations of the report and are consistent with standards and best practices available in the higher education community. The proposed common policies and procedures will be due for presentation and board action at the regents' meeting on Dec. 11. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Man charged over sexual assaults Oct 8, 2008
A man has been charged with a number of sexual assaults in Sydney's inner west earlier this year ... The man has been charged with sexual assault, and assault with intent to have sexual intercourse with a child between 10 and 16-years-old. (ABC Online)
Tougher drink-spike laws on way Oct 8, 2008
The legislation makes it an offence to spike a person's food or drink with alcohol or drugs and aims to protect young people from harm and sexual assault. Victoria's current drink-spiking laws do not apply to a drink that has not been consumed. (The Age)
Police: Lincoln Girl Runs From Potential Sexual Assault Oct 8, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 3:31 pm CDT October 7, 2008UPDATED: 5:22 pm CDT October 7, 2008. (7 KETV Omaha)
Crime up at Princeton U Oct 8, 2008
The number of on-campus forcible sex offenses, which can include rape, sodomy and other forms of sexual assault, also increased from 12 in 2006 to 14 last year. Aggra vated assaults also spiked from zero in 2006 to six last year. (NJ.com -- Times)
Reliving A Nightmare Oct 8, 2008
There we were, interviewing police about broomsticks and asking questions about penetration, again trying to distinguish the difference between horseplay and a sexual assault. And once again lawyers were demanding zero tolerance for hazing and assailing school officials for equating "an attempted sodomy" with "kids will be kids" behavior. (WNBC.com, NY)
Killer Pleads Guilty To 2nd Murder, Rape Oct 8, 2008
-- Two days after a jury found Jonathan Tave guilty of first-degree murder, Tave pleaded guilty to a second slaying and the sexual assault of a Duval County corrections officer ... Wednesday morning in a courtroom filled with police officers, Tave pleaded guilty to murder in the September 2004 shooting death of Willie Tomblin and the repeated sexual assault of a female corrections officer in April. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Child rapist facing five felonies arraigned on new charges Oct 8, 2008
Police say Semprebon was convicted in 1995 in Strafford County for the aggravated felonious sexual assault of a 5-year-old victim. He told the court during his arraignment that he was sentenced to 7-1/2 to 15 years in jail and served 12 years, inclusive of post-release probation. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
5 victims of rape in 2 weeks Oct 8, 2008
It's a trend that unsettles police, who usually see far fewer sexual assault reports ... For a local hotline, contact the Women's Center of San Joaquin's 24-hour sexual assault help line at 465-4997 ... Sometimes victims don't even know for sure if they were assaulted, but it's always better to get to police as soon as possible, said Reed, who oversees the child abuse and sexual assault unit. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Attempted sexual assault in South Glenmore Park Oct 8, 2008
Calgary police are searching for the man that attacked a woman in South Glenmore Park yesterday evening. The woman was out for a walk when she noticed a man who appeared to be following her. (660 News)
Erie man sentenced to jail for having sex with inmate Oct 8, 2008
Gregory A. Williams, 48, was also ordered to pay fines totaling $1,000 and to serve an additional eight months on probation on his conviction on four felony counts of institutional sexual assault and a misdemeanor count of official oppression ... He initially was charged with seven counts of institutional sexual assault and two counts of official oppression on allegations that he had consensual sexual relationships with two inmates at the women's state prison between September 2006 and February... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Married handyman indicted on sex charges with teens Oct 8, 2008
Jones was charged with three counts of sexual assault (second degree), five counts of prostitution with a minor (third degree), six counts of endangering the welfare of a child (third degree) and four counts of contempt (fourth degree) for allegedly refusing to comply with a court order that authorized detectives to take his DNA sample ... That's what started the investigation," Jones said. "And when (investigators) came to talk to me, they didn't tell me nothing about the female or the sexual... (The Trentonian, NJ)
Rape debate fires up in Victoria Oct 7, 2008
RACHAEL BROWN: Victorian Greens MP Colleen Hartland is worried by stories from women's health centres, that Catholic-run hospitals aren't offering sexual assault victims referrals to rape crisis centres, unless they're confident the victim is not pregnant ... But Catholic Health Australia's Martin Laverty says its hospitals don't operate specific sexual assault centres, so refers victims to the Royal Women's, a hospital that does perform abortions and prescribe the morning after pill ... MARTIN... (ABC Online)
Moving Forward: Candlelight vigil empowers survivors and honors victims of domestic abuse (18) Oct 7, 2008
Anthon has worked with clients at the agency, which educates and prevents domestic violence and sexual assault, for nine years, he said ... Coordinators thanked members of the DeKalb community for its support of the nonprofit organization, which sees about 300 people a month and works to educate and prevent domestic violence and sexual assault, Folgate said ... Safe Passage provides free and confidential services 24 hours a day for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Conservation officer Christopher Holmes never knows what he'll encounter while patrolling the great outdoors Oct 7, 2008
No sexual assault in progress, no drunk sleeping it off in the front seat, no dead body or uncased firearms or anything else out of order. But Holmes, a conservation officer with the Michigan State Department of Natural Resources, knows each time he approaches a vehicle he might discover any of those things. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Slide Show: 'Modern Romance' fashion show Oct 7, 2008
The event was a benefit for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Copyright 2008, The Anchorage Daily News, a subsidiary of The McClatchy Company. (Anchorage Daily News)
Some say new trial needed in Proffit case Oct 7, 2008
Published: Sunday, October 5, 2008 1:01 AM MDT The Wyoming Supreme Courts decision to reverse a Gillette mans sexual assault conviction has led to calls for a new trial ... The court ruled that the prosecution in the sexual assault case violated Proffits right to a fair trial by bringing up his prior convictions and his refusal to take a polygraph test ... The ruling also states that it was improper for the prosecution to mention during the sexual assault trial that Proffit had been... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Former chiropractor faces more charges Oct 7, 2008
Jack Faubion, a former member of the Campbell County Public Land Board, was bound over to District Court on Wednesday on suspicion of six counts of third-degree sexual assault ... Faubion, 32, was found guilty in April of four counts of third-degree sexual assault for groping several patients at his Gillette clinic. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Candidates still believe crime pays Oct 7, 2008
Homicide, attempted murder, sexual assault, robbery and serious assaults combined make up less than 13% of all youth offences in Canada ... 26 Percentage of all youth charges in 2006 classified as violent offences (murder, attempted murder, sexual assault, assault, robber, weapons offences are violent offences). (National Post)
Arrest made in Edmonton child abduction Oct 7, 2008
Long-term offender charged with sexual assault ... "How could anybody hurt a child?" her father asked after learning sexual assault charges had been laid. (Calgary Herald)
Defense team seeks second attorney for Billy Carroll Oct 7, 2008
Carroll and his ex-wife also face a civil lawsuit filed last week by the family of an alleged sexual assault victim. Carroll, a former Grandview Hills resident who once ran a successful court reporting business, is accused of sexually assaulting and videotaping at least 10 victims, including eight children between the ages of 2 and 16 and two adults. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Pelo to appeal after judge denies request for shorter prison term Oct 7, 2008
The four sexual assault cases were combined with the stalking case into one trial involving more than 60 witnesses and than 11,000 pages of documents. Im sure O.J. Simpsons murder case didnt have that many documents or witnesses, said Rosenblat. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Ark. official retires after foster-care criticism Oct 7, 2008
Lawmakers have said they're taking a close look at the state's foster-care system following the four deaths and the case of foster parent Brian John Bergthold, who pleaded guilty last month to a sexual assault charge and pleaded guilty last year to producing and distributing child pornography. The state had placed 30 boys in Bergthold's home over a two-year period. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Police seek witnesses in Stanley Park assault Oct 7, 2008
Vancouver Police are looking for witnesses in a violent sexual assault that took place in Stanley Park, Sunday evening. At about 6:00 p.m., a 40-year-old-woman was lured by a man into a wooded area near Second Beach, under the pretext of requiring assistance. (CTV British Columbia)
Man charged in abduction of Edmonton girl Oct 7, 2008
The girl, whose name was initially made public through the Amber Alert, will no longer be named now that sexual assault charges have been laid. Speaking to reporters Monday, Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach admitted the recent attacks have left his constituents restless. (Globe and Mail)
Women's Center, RHA join to combat sexual assault Oct 7, 2008
The rally will address the issue of recent sexual assaults and discuss the importance of campus safety ... The police met with sorority members as well as some other UConn students about what the police department's role is in regards to campus safety - particularly with respect to sexual assault. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Central Texas Man Charged with Seven Counts of Sexual Assault of a Child Oct 7, 2008
(October 06, 2008) - A Gatesville man is was in the Coryell County Jail Monday, charged with seven counts of sexual assault of a child in incidents involving two sisters who were 13 and 15 when the assaults began. Chief Coryell County Deputy Sheriff Joe Blakley told News 10 John Thomas Jasper, 26, was arrested at the Gatesville Police Department on Sept. 30. (KWTX.com, TX)
Upper St. Clair teen admits sex assault Oct 7, 2008
An Upper St. Clair teenager accused in a series of sexual assaults in the high school faces up to four years of incarceration following a hearing yesterday in Allegheny County juvenile court ... Though his hearing before juvenile court Judge John T. McVay Jr. was closed, and the case subject to a gag order, people close to the case said the boy admitted sexual assault but not the more serious crime of rape ... Though there is a difference between the amount of time each crime carries -- rape is... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Opinions : Domestic violence awareness month Oct 7, 2008
Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Inc.. Tell us what you think. (Forest Republican, WI)
Comfort man charged with sexual assault Oct 7, 2008
Monday, October 06, 2008. By Mark J. Armstrong - News Editor. (Boerne Star, TX)
FRONTIERSMAN EXCLUSIVE: Palin responds to questions Oct 7, 2008
During your tenure as mayor in 2000, then police chief Charlie Fannon commented in a May 23, 2000 Frontiersman article about legislation Gov. Tony Knowles signed protecting victims of sexual assault from being billed for rape kits collected by police as part of their investigations ... Were any sexual assault victims ever charged for this testing while you were mayor ... As governor, I worked in a variety of ways to tackle the problem of sexual assault and rape, including making domestic... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Pope pleads guilty to Tarrant charges Oct 6, 2008
So they should back off of that. Also they did not feel him a a threat to socity because that gave him deferred adjudication probation. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
Broncos trio still in contention for World Cup Oct 6, 2008
THE investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving three Broncos stars will not rule them out of contention for Australia's World Cup team to be announced tomorrow. Karmichael Hunt, Sam Thaiday and Darius Boyd remain under investigation by Brisbane police after a woman claimed she was sexually assaulted in the toilet of a Fortitude Valley nightclub just 24 hours after the Broncos' win over Sydney Roosters in the opening match of the NRL finals series. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Prop. K calls for legal prostitution in S.F. Oct 6, 2008
The measure requires authorities to enforce existing laws that prohibit coercion, extortion, sexual assault and other crimes regardless of whether or not the victim is a sex worker ... "They conflate prostitution with drug addiction. They conflate prostitution with child sexual assault." ... Argument in support: Will improve safety for sex workers, reduce sexually transmitted diseases and save the city millions of dollars spent annually on prosecuting prostitution while still requiring... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Two steps forward ... Oct 6, 2008
More important, that's a number that would allow police to continue improving sexual assault investigations, continue the domestic violence prevention project, speed response times and give officers a chance to do more preventive work. Given enough officers, APD wouldn't have to choose between community policing and specialized units. (Anchorage Daily News)
Major criminal cases in Klamath County Oct 6, 2008
Background: The couple was charged in December with three counts of sexual assault of an animal, a misdemeanor. According to court records, Baker told investigators he made $12,000 by selling videotapes made last summer of his girlfriend, Baalbergen, having sex with a dog. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Investigation into botched cases and sex assault claims Oct 6, 2008
HEALTH authorities are investigating 10 serious complaints of medical negligence and sexual assault at a northern NSW hospital by an overseas-trained obstetrician and gynaecologist living in a homeless shelter in Surry Hills. Roman Hasil's NSW medical registration was suspended in February after a damning report by New Zealand health authorities found he had botched a quarter of female sterilisations in 2005 and 2006 and drank on the job. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
• Domestic violence candlelight vigil being held in Burley Oct 6, 2008
The shelter offers victims of domestic violence and sexual assault resources to empower and prevent further victimization along with keeping them physically safe. Several fundraisers for the shelter will be held during the candlelight vigil, including a potato bar. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
