In Danny Masterson rape trial, woman testifies the actor choked her
Masterson is accused of sexually assaulting three women at his Los Angeles home between 2001 and 2003.
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Paul Flores found guilty of murdering Kristin Smart
Flores was the last man seen with Kristin Smart, who vanished from a California campus 26 years ago.
"That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson on trial on 3 rape charges
Opening statements are set to begin in the trial of Danny Masterson, who is charged with raping three women about 20 years ago.
Mel Gibson can testify in Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault trial, judge rules
The judge ruled that Gibson can testify in support of his masseuse and friend, who will be known as Jane Doe #3 at the trial.
Trump must sit for deposition in E. Jean Carroll defamation suit, judge says
Former President Donald Trump's deposition is now scheduled for Oct. 19.
Stanford students on edge after second recent rape reported on campus
The Stanford University community has been put on alert as the school investigates two sexual assaults reported in two months.
Harvey Weinstein’s L.A. trial starting
A second trial is beginning for disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein on rape and sexual assault charges in L.A. He’s already serving a 23 year sentence for similar charges in New York. Police are investigating a shooting outside the Long Island home of congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin. And American Emily Sisson took second in the Chicago Marathon but her time beat the American women's marathon record by 43 seconds.
Harvey Weinstein's Los Angeles sexual assault trial set to begin
The former media mogul is already serving a 23-year prison sentence for a sexual assault conviction in New York.
"Scrubs" producer charged in L.A. with sexually assaulting 5 women
Weinberg was charged for alleged attacks between 2014 and 2019, but investigators say they believe there may be other victims dating back to the 1990s.
Pilot sues Southwest after colleague stripped naked in front of her
A pilot with the carrier alleges she was retaliated against after accusing a coworker of sexual misconduct.
Trump scheduled to be deposed in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
The author has accused former President Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in a New York City department store in the 1990s.
R. Kelly to pay $300,000 to victim in sex crimes case
A restitution order that was still being finalized is meant to cover the cost of treatment for herpes and psychotherapy.
Major changes to South Carolina's abortion laws unlikely
Conservatives in the South Carolina House have rejected what they contend is a watered-down abortion measure, meaning the state likely will maintain its ban on the procedure at six weeks.
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Briefing for House Lawmakers; Lori Loughlin's attorneys say gov't withheld evidence
Former Texas deputy gets life for killing ex-wife, stepdaughter and man
Former Travis County sheriff's deputy Stephen Broderick, 42, was automatically sentenced after pleading guilty to capital murder Tuesday.
Woman sues San Francisco over arrest based on DNA from rape kit
Lawyer calls it "government overreach of the highest order, using the most unique and personal thing we have – our genetic code."
South Carolina state senators reject ban on almost all abortions
GOP state Sen. Tom Davis said he promised his daughters he would not vote to make the state's current six-week abortion ban stricter because women have rights, too.
Reports of sexual assault in U.S. military increased by 13% in 2021
The uptick was driven by significant increases in the Army and the Navy as bases began to move out of pandemic restrictions and public venues reopened.
Reports of sexual assault in U.S. military spike
Reports of sexual assaults across the U.S. military jumped by 13% last year, with the largest increases by far in the Army. Close to 36,000 service members said in a confidential survey that they'd experienced unwanted sexual contact, a dramatic increase over the roughly 20,000 reported in 2018.
Ex-Idaho lawmaker Aaron von Ehlinger sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape
A former Idaho lawmaker convicted of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the crime.
South Carolina House approves abortion ban with exceptions
The South Carolina House has approved a bill that outlaws abortion except in the cases of pregnancies caused by rape or incest.
Matt Araiza released by Bills after rape accusation
The Bills cut ties with Araiza just days after releasing returning veteran Matt Haack and awarding Araiza the starting job, prompting questions about when the Bills became aware of the rape allegations.
Bills punter Matt Araiza, 2 college teammates accused of rape in new lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges the sexual assault occurred at an off-campus Halloween party while Araiza was a student at San Diego State University.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali settles 2 lawsuits alleging sexual assault
The former Food Network personality was acquitted of sexual misconduct in May.
Survivors recount horrific gang rape that has enraged South Africa
"Some of us tried to run": For eight young models, a potential career break turned into a nightmare, and a grim example of how their country is at war with its women.
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