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Legislation Aims To Reduce Texas’ Rape Kit Backlog
Posted on · Representative Victoria Neave has introduced three bills to help victims of sexual assault. One of them requires a statewide audit of untested rape kits, among other things.
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Larry Nassar, Ex-Trainer Charged With Sexual Assault In Karolyi Ranch Investigation
Posted on · No charges have been filed against the Karolyis, and that both have been cooperative during the investigation
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At Texas A&M, A Renewed Dispute Over The University’s Response To Sexual Assault
Posted on · A varsity swimmer was found "responsible" for sexually assaulting a fellow student. But after a brief suspension and one semester of academic probation, he can rejoin the team.
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Gymnastics Exec Says She Was Told To Keep Quiet About Nassar
Posted on · The revelations about Nassar's conduct over two decades and the way it was handled by Penny and others have led Congress to call for drastic reforms of the U.S. Olympic Committee
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Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty To Rape, Sex Charges
Posted on · The 66-year-old Weinstein has denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex
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Harvey Weinstein Charged With Rape After Surrendering To N.Y. Police
Posted on · The disgraced Hollywood megaproducer turned himself in to authorities Friday morning in New York City, where he was charged with rape and sexual misconduct for incidents involving two women.
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Southern Baptist Leader Removed Over Remarks On Rape, Abuse Of Women
Posted on · Paige Patterson has been under fire for past counsel to women of abuse to simply pray for their husbands. On Tuesday, a new allegation surfaced that he advised a student not to report a rape.
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Michigan State University And Larry Nassar Victims Reach $500M Settlement
Posted on · Michigan State and lawyers for 332 victims announced the deal after negotiating privately with the help of a mediator
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UPDATE: Cosby Convicted Of Sexual Assault, Faces Spending Final years In Prison
Posted on · A jury outside Philadelphia convicted the "Cosby Show" star of three counts of aggravated indecent assault on Thursday.
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The Cosby Trial: What You Need To Know
Posted on · Bill Cosby heads to trial again on sexual assault charges arising from a 2004 encounter in his home. Last year, a jury couldn't decide on a verdict, so the judge declared a mistrial.
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At Least 56 Kid-On-Kid Sex Assault Cases At Texas Bases
Posted on · There have been at least 56 sex assault or rape cases found among juveniles in Texas military bases since 2007
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Former Texas Police Chief Arrested On Sexual Assault Charge
Posted on · Former police chief Quincy Deon Lee of Chilton was arrested Wednesday on a charge of sexual assault
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Bill Cosby Charges Remain As Lawyers Fight To Limit Testimony
Posted on · Cosby is charged with drugging and molesting a Temple University women's basketball executive at his suburban Philadelphia home
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Texas 10 Most Wanted Man On Run Since 2006 Caught In Mexico
Posted on · He was added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted list in 2014
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Bill Spurred By Nassar Case Concerns Catholic Church
Posted on · Could the Larry Nassar case have a negative repercussion for the Catholic church?