Headlines for 03_26_2017

Des Plaines man accused of sexual assault - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune

Des Plaines man accused of sexual assault Chicago Tribune A judge Sunday set bail at $200,000 for a Des Plaines man who prosecutors said sexually assaulted a female relative. Luis L. Lucero, 59, of the 7500 block of South Elmhurst Road, was charged with three counts of criminal sexual assault during a bond ...

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Opinion: Senate listened to student survivors of sexual assault; House mocked them. - MyAJC (blog)

MyAJC (blog)

Opinion: Senate listened to student survivors of sexual assault; House mocked them. MyAJC (blog) Sexual assault survivor and law student Grace Starling helped lead the fight against state Rep. Earl Ehrhart's campus rape bill, which passed the House but failed to advance in a wary Senate. Starling says she learned a lot about politics and power in ... Georgia Campus Sexual Assault Survivors and Advocates Oppose Last Minute Move to Pass Controversial Campus ...Huffington Post all 3 news articles »

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More Concerns After Sexual Assault Near Fraternity House - CBS Local

CBS Local

More Concerns After Sexual Assault Near Fraternity House CBS Local DENVER (CBS4) – Another reported sexual assault at the University of Denver has campus safety officers reminding students to travel in groups. The report came in shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday of the attack that happened in an alley area behind a fraternity. University of Denver warns students to travel in groups after sexual assault reportedDenverite (blog) all 4 news articles »

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A sexual assault case was tossed because the woman didn't scream during alleged attack - Washington Post

Washington Post

A sexual assault case was tossed because the woman didn't scream during alleged attack Washington Post Italy's justice minister has requested an investigation into whether a judge rightfully acquitted a man of a sexual assault charge because the woman did not scream. Italian news agency ANSA reported Thursday that Justice Minister Andrea Orlando, a ... Judge Tossed Sexual Assault Case Because Alleged Victim Didn't ScreamLawNewz Italian judge acquits man of sexual assault 'because woman did not scream'Evening Standard all 30 news articles »

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Wittenberg University Title IX sexual assault settlement - Dayton Daily News

Dayton Daily News

Wittenberg University Title IX sexual assault settlement Dayton Daily News The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has reached an agreement with Wittenberg University after finding that the university's handling of ... and more »

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Victim in sexual assault posted on Facebook Live relocated - WGN-TV

WGN-TV

Victim in sexual assault posted on Facebook Live relocated WGN-TV CHICAGO — The 15-year-old Chicago girl who authorities say was sexually assaulted while around 40 people viewed it live on Facebook has been relocated with her family. The Chicago Sun-Times reports police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in an ... Police investigating harassment against Facebook Live sexual assault victimWLS-TV 40 People Watch Teen's Sexual Assault On Facebook Live, Do NothingHuffington Post Activists call on residents to help solve teen's sexual assault on Facebook LiveCNN all 90 news articles »

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WATCH: Bearing Down on Sexual Assault - Salon

Salon

WATCH: Bearing Down on Sexual Assault Salon Chatman was also indicted on three counts of sexual assault. The two former Bears were named suspects in a police report filed on the incident, but weren't charged until this week. According to McLennan County District Attorney Abel Reyna, authorities ... Second former Baylor football player charged sexual assault charge this weekUSA TODAY Ex-Baylor football player accused of 2013 sexual assaultFOXSports.com Second former BU player arrested on sexual assault chargesKWTX Bleacher Report -Sports Illustrated -Dallas News (blog) -Dallas News all 74 news articles »

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Bringing awareness to sexual assault | Local News | athensreview ... - Athens Daily Review

UTSA Today

Bringing awareness to sexual assault | Local News | athensreview ... Athens Daily Review Nearly one-in-five women and one-in-71 men are victims of sexual assault. Sexual Assault Awareness Month takes place every April in the United States. UTSA affirms commitment to addressing sexual assault and misconduct involving college studentsUTSA Today Mayor proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness MonthPetoskey News-Review Sexual Assault Bystander Training Held Next WeekUtah Public Radio all 8 news articles »

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Gophers to review handling of assault allegations involving football players - ESPN

ESPN

Gophers to review handling of assault allegations involving football players ESPN DULUTH, Minn. -- The University of Minnesota has ordered a review of how it handled allegations of sexual assault involving football players last fall. Board of Regents chairman Dean Johnson announced at the board's meeting in Duluth on Friday that the ... U Of M's Chief Auditor To Review Handling Of Sexual Assault InvestigationCBS Minnesota / WCCO UMN regents will review sexual assault case involving Gophers football playersMinnesota Daily all 22 news articles »

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Sexual assault bills advance into state House - Great Falls Tribune

Great Falls Tribune

Sexual assault bills advance into state House Great Falls Tribune HELENA — The House Judiciary Committee heard a group of bills Friday that would rework aspects of sexual assault law in Montana. “One of the hardest things we have to do as prosecutors is tell a victim 'Yes, you were raped. But legally, you were not ... and more »

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