Headlines for 06_23_2021

Defense Secretary Will Back A Seismic Shift In Prosecuting Military Sex Assault Cases - NPR
  1. Defense Secretary Will Back A Seismic Shift In Prosecuting Military Sex Assault Cases  NPR
  2. Defense Secretary Backs Changes to Military Law on Sexual Assault  The New York Times
  3. US Defense Secretary Supports Removing Sexual Assault Prosecutions from Chain of Command  Voice of America
  4. Defense secretary backs removing sexual assault prosecutions from military justice system  The Washington Post
  5. Military moves to fix failures in addressing sexual assault  PBS NewsHour
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WATCH: Democrats give update on Vanessa Guillén Act, reform bill on military sexual assault - PBS NewsHour
WATCH: Democrats give update on Vanessa Guillén Act, reform bill on military sexual assault  PBS NewsHour


Kennebunk-area school district settles student's sexual assault lawsuit - pressherald.com
Kennebunk-area school district settles student's sexual assault lawsuit  pressherald.com


NJ Music Instructor Accused of Alleged Sexual Assault of Young Student During Lessons - NBC New York
NJ Music Instructor Accused of Alleged Sexual Assault of Young Student During Lessons  NBC New York


NY AG suing Niagara-Wheatfield Schools over failure in response to sexual assault, bullying - RochesterFirst
NY AG suing Niagara-Wheatfield Schools over failure in response to sexual assault, bullying  RochesterFirst


Honolulu officials searching for man wanted on suspicion of sex assault - KHON2
Honolulu officials searching for man wanted on suspicion of sex assault  KHON2


‘We believe survivors’: Travis County says changes coming to sexual assault case handling - KXAN.com
‘We believe survivors’: Travis County says changes coming to sexual assault case handling  KXAN.com


Sonoma man's bail set at $11 million in child sexual assault case - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Sonoma man's bail set at $11 million in child sexual assault case  Santa Rosa Press Democrat


U.S. Marshals arrest Danbury man on sex assault charges in Atlanta - FOX 61
U.S. Marshals arrest Danbury man on sex assault charges in Atlanta  FOX 61


Former Mercedes ISD employee faces new charges of sexual assault of a child - KRGV
Former Mercedes ISD employee faces new charges of sexual assault of a child  KRGV


SLED interviewing Moncks Corner officers about school RSO accused in sexual assault case - WCBD News 2
SLED interviewing Moncks Corner officers about school RSO accused in sexual assault case  WCBD News 2


Man charged with sexual assault for alleged misconduct with pregnant deaf woman | Texarkana Today - TXK Today
Man charged with sexual assault for alleged misconduct with pregnant deaf woman | Texarkana Today  TXK Today


Lawmakers push sweeping changes to military sex crime prosecutions - Dayton Daily News
Lawmakers push sweeping changes to military sex crime prosecutions  Dayton Daily News


Athens police investigating armed robbery, sexual assault | City News - Red and Black
Athens police investigating armed robbery, sexual assault | City News  Red and Black


Navy Mechanic Sentenced to 210 Years for Sexually Assaulting 7 Young Girls, Producing Child Pornography - Department of Justice
Navy Mechanic Sentenced to 210 Years for Sexually Assaulting 7 Young Girls, Producing Child Pornography  Department of Justice


Records show Richmond area chiropractor’s history of sexual assault allegations and license suspensions - 8News
Records show Richmond area chiropractor’s history of sexual assault allegations and license suspensions  8News


CPD investigating burglary, sexual assault of elderly woman on Crossbow Drive - WIS10
CPD investigating burglary, sexual assault of elderly woman on Crossbow Drive  WIS10


Woman sues Texas State University, claims school violated its sexual misconduct policy - KXAN.com
Woman sues Texas State University, claims school violated its sexual misconduct policy  KXAN.com


'The Bachelorette' recap: Katie reveals sexual assault: 'Consent is important and I did not give it' - USA TODAY
'The Bachelorette' recap: Katie reveals sexual assault: 'Consent is important and I did not give it'  USA TODAY


Pentagon Chief Backs Proposed Changes To How Sexual Assault Cases Are Handled - WUNC
Pentagon Chief Backs Proposed Changes To How Sexual Assault Cases Are Handled  WUNC


Two Eugene police officers resigned within a year after being accused of sexual assault - The Register-Guard
Two Eugene police officers resigned within a year after being accused of sexual assault  The Register-Guard


Report Finds Higher Sexual Assault Risk at Fort Hood - The New York Times
Report Finds Higher Sexual Assault Risk at Fort Hood  The New York Times


New Training Videos Help Police, Prosecutors and Advocates Respond to Sexual Assault - UT News - UT News | The University of Texas at Austin
New Training Videos Help Police, Prosecutors and Advocates Respond to Sexual Assault - UT News  UT News | The University of Texas at Austin


Jury convicts former Racine County high school shooting coach of sexual assault in Ohio - Journal Times
Jury convicts former Racine County high school shooting coach of sexual assault in Ohio  Journal Times


Investigation Into Gavin Newsom's Fire Prevention Efforts / Collecting Evidence In Sexual Assault Cases, Data On Processing Rape Kits / California's Agriculture Amid Drought - Capital Public Radio News
Investigation Into Gavin Newsom's Fire Prevention Efforts / Collecting Evidence In Sexual Assault Cases, Data On Processing Rape Kits / California's Agriculture Amid Drought  Capital Public Radio News


Ex-Lansing Mayor Faces Sexual Assault Lawsuit - WKAR
Ex-Lansing Mayor Faces Sexual Assault Lawsuit  WKAR


How should Austin police investigate sexual assault cases? Here are the changes that could happen - KXAN.com
How should Austin police investigate sexual assault cases? Here are the changes that could happen  KXAN.com


Former youth pastor charged in sexual assault from 30 years ago, police say - WBAL TV Baltimore
Former youth pastor charged in sexual assault from 30 years ago, police say  WBAL TV Baltimore


Red Lake Man Charged With Assault, Sexual Abuse - Department of Justice
Red Lake Man Charged With Assault, Sexual Abuse  Department of Justice


Texas Rangers arrest Friona woman for sexual assault of a child - abc7amarillo.com
Texas Rangers arrest Friona woman for sexual assault of a child  abc7amarillo.com


Camden preacher wanted for sexual assault surrenders to police - KATV
Camden preacher wanted for sexual assault surrenders to police  KATV


Soldier gets 18 years for sexual assault of Asia Graham and another woman - ArmyTimes.com
Soldier gets 18 years for sexual assault of Asia Graham and another woman  ArmyTimes.com


UPDATE: Man wanted for sexual assault of child arrested - KAMR - MyHighPlains.com
UPDATE: Man wanted for sexual assault of child arrested  KAMR - MyHighPlains.com


Man charged with attempted sexual assault of UC Berkeley student - Berkeleyside
Man charged with attempted sexual assault of UC Berkeley student  Berkeleyside


Rockford man charged with predatory criminal sexual assault - WIFR
Rockford man charged with predatory criminal sexual assault  WIFR


'Bachelorette' opens up about being sexual assault survivor - CNN
'Bachelorette' opens up about being sexual assault survivor  CNN


Opinion | The Two Men Blocking Military Sexual Assault Reform - The New York Times
Opinion | The Two Men Blocking Military Sexual Assault Reform  The New York Times


Man wanted by Randall County officials for felony sexual assault of a child - KFDA
Man wanted by Randall County officials for felony sexual assault of a child  KFDA


Providence Sexual Assault Clinic and Child Maltreatment Center Opens in New Clinic Location - ThurstonTalk
Providence Sexual Assault Clinic and Child Maltreatment Center Opens in New Clinic Location  ThurstonTalk


Sheldon ISD teacher fired, charged with 2 counts of sexual assault of child, documents show - KPRC Click2Houston
Sheldon ISD teacher fired, charged with 2 counts of sexual assault of child, documents show  KPRC Click2Houston


‘The Crown’ Producer Left Bank Addresses Handling Of Sexual Assault Complaint - Hollywood Reporter
‘The Crown’ Producer Left Bank Addresses Handling Of Sexual Assault Complaint  Hollywood Reporter


Man sentenced in 2018 attack, sex assault on 80-year-old woman near Huntridge Park - FOX5 Las Vegas
Man sentenced in 2018 attack, sex assault on 80-year-old woman near Huntridge Park  FOX5 Las Vegas


Testimony continues in second day of Missoula sex assault trial - Missoulian
Testimony continues in second day of Missoula sex assault trial  Missoulian


Senior DoD leaders question plan to shift sexual misconduct, other serious crimes away from command - Military Times
Senior DoD leaders question plan to shift sexual misconduct, other serious crimes away from command  Military Times


EEOC Sues Diner in New York for Rampant Sexual Harassment - The National Law Review
EEOC Sues Diner in New York for Rampant Sexual Harassment  The National Law Review


Man indicted for allowing sexual assault of daughter arrested for alleged indecency in 2015 - KFDX - Texomashomepage.com
Man indicted for allowing sexual assault of daughter arrested for alleged indecency in 2015  KFDX - Texomashomepage.com


Harvey Weinstein to be extradited to California to face sexual assault trial, judge rules - NBC News
Harvey Weinstein to be extradited to California to face sexual assault trial, judge rules  NBC News


Halunen Law Representing Plaintiff in Sexual Assault and Retaliation Case Against Mayo Clinic Hospital - PRNewswire
Halunen Law Representing Plaintiff in Sexual Assault and Retaliation Case Against Mayo Clinic Hospital  PRNewswire


How political bias impacts believing sexual assault victims - EurekAlert
How political bias impacts believing sexual assault victims  EurekAlert


Police searching for driver accused of attempted sexual assault near Ohio State campus - 10TV
Police searching for driver accused of attempted sexual assault near Ohio State campus  10TV


Convicted felon charged in sexual assault of parole officer - WMC
Convicted felon charged in sexual assault of parole officer  WMC


Lubbock Police seeking two men in sexual assault case - KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com
Lubbock Police seeking two men in sexual assault case  KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com


Defense Secretary Backs Changes to Handling of Sexual Assault Cases - The New York Times
Defense Secretary Backs Changes to Handling of Sexual Assault Cases  The New York Times


Sex Assault Survivor: “they don't make it easy to want to come forward” Two-thirds - KAIT
Sex Assault Survivor: “they don't make it easy to want to come forward” Two-thirds  KAIT


Military leaders wary of changes in sexual assault policy - The Associated Press
Military leaders wary of changes in sexual assault policy  The Associated Press


Anna man pleads guilty to sexual assault of a minor - WSIL TV
Anna man pleads guilty to sexual assault of a minor  WSIL TV


UA PIKE chapter unrecognized; Alleged sexual assault possibly conflicts with official statements - Arizona Daily Wildcat
UA PIKE chapter unrecognized; Alleged sexual assault possibly conflicts with official statements  Arizona Daily Wildcat


Nike says it split with Neymar over sexual assault investigation - BBC News
Nike says it split with Neymar over sexual assault investigation  BBC News


Ottawa police charge man with historical sexual assaults at piano instructor's home - CTV Edmonton
Ottawa police charge man with historical sexual assaults at piano instructor's home  CTV Edmonton


Jury finds Baylor not responsible for alleged sexual assault by ex-football players - ESPN
Jury finds Baylor not responsible for alleged sexual assault by ex-football players  ESPN


SECDEF nearing decision about taking sexual assault cases out of chain of command - Military Times
SECDEF nearing decision about taking sexual assault cases out of chain of command  Military Times


Blackhawks did not contact police after sexual assault allegations involving video coach, per report - CBS Sports
Blackhawks did not contact police after sexual assault allegations involving video coach, per report  CBS Sports


Arnold man faces charges for sexual misconduct with a child - Leader Publications
Arnold man faces charges for sexual misconduct with a child  Leader Publications


Sexual harassment lawsuit filed against former Lansing Mayor Bernero - WILX-TV
Sexual harassment lawsuit filed against former Lansing Mayor Bernero  WILX-TV


Will New York’s Bill A6540 Change How Sexual Assaults Are Prosecuted? - Forbes
Will New York’s Bill A6540 Change How Sexual Assaults Are Prosecuted?  Forbes


Elite California school discloses alleged sexual misconduct - ABC News
Elite California school discloses alleged sexual misconduct  ABC News


Old-Guard Senators Defy Changes in How Military Treats Sex Assault Cases - The New York Times
Old-Guard Senators Defy Changes in How Military Treats Sex Assault Cases  The New York Times


Scott Stringer Is Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 2nd Woman - The New York Times
Scott Stringer Is Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 2nd Woman  The New York Times


Air Force Tries Virtual Reality to Stem Suicide and Sexual Assault - The New York Times
Air Force Tries Virtual Reality to Stem Suicide and Sexual Assault  The New York Times


Barry, Illinois, man arrested for sexual assault of a minor - WGEM
Barry, Illinois, man arrested for sexual assault of a minor  WGEM


British Conservative lawmaker charged with sexual assault - Reuters UK
British Conservative lawmaker charged with sexual assault  Reuters UK


Signs point to shift in combating sexual assault in military - The Denver Post
Signs point to shift in combating sexual assault in military  The Denver Post


Spike in Sexual Assault Cases Involving Children Lead to Concerns - charlottenc.gov
Spike in Sexual Assault Cases Involving Children Lead to Concerns  charlottenc.gov


Lyft has yet to disclose sexual assault incidents as cases grow - CNN
Lyft has yet to disclose sexual assault incidents as cases grow  CNN


One year later, Spc. Vanessa Guillen's story of sexual harassment continuing to bring about change - KXXV News Channel 25
One year later, Spc. Vanessa Guillen's story of sexual harassment continuing to bring about change  KXXV News Channel 25


Video: Opinion | There's a Sexual Assault Crisis in the Military. Congress Can Stop It. - The New York Times
Video: Opinion | There's a Sexual Assault Crisis in the Military. Congress Can Stop It.  The New York Times


New sexual assault allegations against Denver school board member Tay Anderson emerge during legislative testimony - The Denver Post
New sexual assault allegations against Denver school board member Tay Anderson emerge during legislative testimony  The Denver Post


Myers Park HS students reported rape, sexual assault. Nothing happened. - WBTV
Myers Park HS students reported rape, sexual assault. Nothing happened.  WBTV


Colorado Springs man pretends to be a massage therapist, arrested for sex assault - 9News.com KUSA
Colorado Springs man pretends to be a massage therapist, arrested for sex assault  9News.com KUSA


Man wanted for child sexual assault turns himself in, say police - KGBT-TV
Man wanted for child sexual assault turns himself in, say police  KGBT-TV


Army reprimands multiple soldiers in sexual assault probe - Associated Press
Army reprimands multiple soldiers in sexual assault probe  Associated Press


UTHSC awarded $1.5 million HRSA grant for sexual assault nurse examiner training - EurekAlert
UTHSC awarded $1.5 million HRSA grant for sexual assault nurse examiner training  EurekAlert


The Biden administration wants to change guidelines on campus sexual assault - The Economist
The Biden administration wants to change guidelines on campus sexual assault  The Economist


Girl's sex-assault lawsuit reinstated by appeals court - Associated Press
Girl's sex-assault lawsuit reinstated by appeals court  Associated Press


After guilty plea to sexual assault of child, man won't serve time | The Globe - The Globe
After guilty plea to sexual assault of child, man won't serve time | The Globe  The Globe


Little Rock police officer charged with sexual assault - KATV
Little Rock police officer charged with sexual assault  KATV


Fontana police search for man wanted in connection with sexual assault of 2 women, including disabled victim - KTLA Los Angeles
Fontana police search for man wanted in connection with sexual assault of 2 women, including disabled victim  KTLA Los Angeles


DA Tests Backlog of 2,000+ Rape Kits; Man Charged With Sex Assault of Teen in 2014 - NBC San Diego
DA Tests Backlog of 2,000+ Rape Kits; Man Charged With Sex Assault of Teen in 2014  NBC San Diego


Sexual misconduct allegations surface at Ojai boarding school - Los Angeles Times
Sexual misconduct allegations surface at Ojai boarding school  Los Angeles Times


Fontana man accused of sexually assaulting 2 women arrested after cutting his own throat in front of police - KTLA
Fontana man accused of sexually assaulting 2 women arrested after cutting his own throat in front of police  KTLA


Advocates push for legislation to pass supporting adult survivors of sexual assault - RochesterFirst
Advocates push for legislation to pass supporting adult survivors of sexual assault  RochesterFirst


Dear Abby | Sexual assault victim seeks distance from perpetrator - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Dear Abby | Sexual assault victim seeks distance from perpetrator  The Philadelphia Inquirer


Police: 5-year-old crawls under stall, escapes sexual assault in Utah locker room - KUTV 2News
Police: 5-year-old crawls under stall, escapes sexual assault in Utah locker room  KUTV 2News


Person Arrested After Alleged Sex Assault on Steamship Authority Vessel in Falmouth - NBC10 Boston
Person Arrested After Alleged Sex Assault on Steamship Authority Vessel in Falmouth  NBC10 Boston


Dartmouth student posted TikTok about sexual assault before death - The Union Leader
Dartmouth student posted TikTok about sexual assault before death  The Union Leader


An Uber driver's life derails after a sexual assault accusation. Evidence clears him but the case remains unsolved. - Houston Chronicle
An Uber driver's life derails after a sexual assault accusation. Evidence clears him but the case remains unsolved.  Houston Chronicle


Alleged sexual assault at Columbia gas station caught on camera, posted on Facebook - WIS10
Alleged sexual assault at Columbia gas station caught on camera, posted on Facebook  WIS10


Gillibrand and Hawley Team Up on Military Sexual Assault Bill - The New York Times
Gillibrand and Hawley Team Up on Military Sexual Assault Bill  The New York Times


Ex-cop charged with sexual assault dies before conclusion of criminal trial - 9News.com KUSA
Ex-cop charged with sexual assault dies before conclusion of criminal trial  9News.com KUSA


Education Department Begins Sweeping Rewrite of Title IX Sexual Misconduct Rules - U.S. News & World Report
Education Department Begins Sweeping Rewrite of Title IX Sexual Misconduct Rules  U.S. News & World Report



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