School Cop To Stand Trial For Sexual Assault
A former Pittsburgh schools police officer, accused of sexually assaulting students, appeared in court today and faced his accusers before he was ordered for trial.
Watch CBS News
A former Pittsburgh schools police officer, accused of sexually assaulting students, appeared in court today and faced his accusers before he was ordered for trial.
"Some girls rape easy." Those are the shocking words of Roger Rivard, a Republican state representative in Wisconsin previously endorsed by Paul Ryan.
Allegheny County Police Supt. Charles Moffatt confirmed late Wednesday that county detectives are investigating a potentially shocking case involving a group of high school students.
The former Pittsburgh Public Schools police officer who is accused in connection with the sexual assaults of students made his first appearance before a judge Thursday.
A second man has been arrested in the alleged abduction and sexual assault of a mentally challenged woman in Washington County.
State police in Fayette County have arrested a man for allegedly sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl.
The KDKA investigators have learned that Pittsburgh Police are investigating whether a Pittsburgh School Police officer sexually assaulted a student more than a decade ago.
Attorneys for former Penn State University officials Tim Curley and Gary Schultz were in court Thursday morning to argue that perjury charges against their clients should be dismissed.
A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault on Monday in Carrick.
A Lawrence County couple was ordered Thursday to stand trial on charges in connection with the sexual assault of two children.
A New Castle couple is facing charges after being accused in connection with the sexual assault of children and allegedly forcing them to touch each other inappropriately.
State police say a 25-year-old woman is facing charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault at the Indiana County Jail.
A 19-year-old from Ross Township is facing sexual assault charges. Ross Township police say Jeffery Neel is now in police custody. He is accused of having inappropriate contact with a 3-year-old girl while he was babysitting several children at a Ross Township home back in April.
A Beaver County man has been charged in connection with sex crimes against four teenagers over a seven-year span.
State police in Indiana County say a student teacher from Indiana University of Pennsylvania who was working at Derry Area High School is facing sexual assault charges.
Two girls took the stand to testify against him in court Thursday. One of the girls, now 12 years old, says four years ago, McFarland took her to his bed while she was at a sleepover with his daughter.
A local fugitive was tracked down in Ohio and taken into custody Monday night.
A sexual assault over the weekend has police and students near Slippery Rock University on alert.
The trial for a Butler County doctor accused of sexually assaulting teenage boys began Tuesday morning.
McKeesport Police have issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault in February.
The suspect wanted in connection with two sexual assault cases in Ross Township earlier this month is in police custody following a lengthy standoff overnight in Pittsburgh's Hill District.
Authorities are set to make an arrest in the recent sexual assault cases that have left the Ross Township community on edge. The suspect has been identified by officials as 38-year-old Arthur Lamont Henderson.
Investigators remain on high alert today as the investigation continues into a series of recent sexual assaults.
Police in one Beaver County community are investigating whether a reported sexual assault in their community over the weekend could be connected to two others in the North Hills.
People who live in the North Hills are on edge after two sexual assaults in a span of three days. As police follow leads hoping to make an arrest soon, Ross say they're taking extra precautions.
The 72nd Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised nearly $2 million.
Pitt lost 3-0 to Texas A&M in the final four of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament on Thursday.
A western Pennsylvania surgeon is facing charges after investigators said he illegally prescribed and picked up oxycodone for patients to give to his "paramour."
Two men were killed in a shooting in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood on Thursday, authorities said.
The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System plans to cut nearly 10 percent of its employees in the near future, according to a memo obtained by KDKA.
The 72nd Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised nearly $2 million.
Pitt lost 3-0 to Texas A&M in the final four of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament on Thursday.
A western Pennsylvania surgeon is facing charges after investigators said he illegally prescribed and picked up oxycodone for patients to give to his "paramour."
Two men were killed in a shooting in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood on Thursday, authorities said.
The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System plans to cut nearly 10 percent of its employees in the near future, according to a memo obtained by KDKA.
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
In dealing with its first big test of the season, Pittsburgh is getting failing grades.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
State officials engaged in unusual mid-decade redistricting are pushing a new definition of what it means to have "fair maps" for Congress.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
The new Horizon Market in New Kensington opened its doors at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Dollar General will pay Pennsylvania more than $1 million after the attorney general said the company overcharged customers.
Erica Mokay talks with Neighborhood Ford Store’s Joey Thurby and Trina DeMarco with Eat N’ Park regarding their partnership and support of the Free Care Fund!
We’re learning about another incredible local family who knows the difference your generosity can make.
Handyman Patrick Goncalves shows us what goes wrong when too many things are plugged into an outlet!
Daisy Jade finds uniquely Pittsburgh items that are a really big “dill!”
The Uniontown native talks about her and fiancé Joe Manganiello’s return home AND their work with the UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation!
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.
What is dry needling? Here's what you need to know about the treatment.
For most, the holiday season is known as the season of giving. For Leah Taylor, it's the season where she received one of the greatest gifts she could ever receive.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Pitt lost 3-0 to Texas A&M in the final four of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament on Thursday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.
The Pirates announced five new hires and eight returning coaches for the 2026 MLB season.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges.
Pittsburgh-area natives Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor have moved from Hollywood to Mt. Lebanon.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
The 72nd Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised nearly $2 million this year.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System plans to cut nearly 10 percent of its employees in the near future, according to a memo obtained by KDKA.
Thousands of letters are going out to Allegheny County residents to let them know their medical debts have been paid, thanks to the fundraising efforts of more than 100 churches in Pittsburgh Presbytery. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah reports.
Seven people are facing charges after Pennsylvania authorities said they busted a "major" SNAP trafficking operation. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar reports.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
