Headlines for 04_20_2026

Second Jury Finds Uber Responsible for Sexual Assault by a Driver - The New York Times
Second Jury Finds Uber Responsible for Sexual Assault by a Driver  The New York Times

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Belton man arrested on child sexual assault charge - KWTX
Belton man arrested on child sexual assault charge  KWTX

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Report: Colorado sexual assault service providers cut services and jobs as federal funding dwindles - KUSA.com
Report: Colorado sexual assault service providers cut services and jobs as federal funding dwindles  KUSA.com

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West Chester University police investigating campus sexual assault - 6abc Philadelphia
West Chester University police investigating campus sexual assault  6abc Philadelphia

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Eric Swalwell resignation over sexual misconduct prompts rare House Ethics panel comments - CNBC
Eric Swalwell resignation over sexual misconduct prompts rare House Ethics panel comments  CNBC

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Ex-teacher sexually abused and smothered baby he adopted, jury told - BBC
Ex-teacher sexually abused and smothered baby he adopted, jury told  BBC

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Congress publishes list of 28 House investigations for sexual misconduct — in wake of major scandals - nypost.com
Congress publishes list of 28 House investigations for sexual misconduct — in wake of major scandals  nypost.com

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House Ethics panel issues rare statement committing to helping secure a sexual harassment-free workplace - Politico
House Ethics panel issues rare statement committing to helping secure a sexual harassment-free workplace  Politico

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Lexington spa failed to protect massage customer from sexual assault, lawsuit says - Lexington Herald Leader
Lexington spa failed to protect massage customer from sexual assault, lawsuit says  Lexington Herald Leader

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San Jose man charged with murdering, sexually abusing "Baby Jaxon," 2-year-old foster child - CBS News
San Jose man charged with murdering, sexually abusing "Baby Jaxon," 2-year-old foster child  CBS News

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Police investigate reported sex assault at West Chester University - NBC10 Philadelphia
Police investigate reported sex assault at West Chester University  NBC10 Philadelphia

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Baby Jaxon: 17-year-old charged with sexually assaulting, killing his 2-year-old cousin in San Jose - ABC7 San Francisco
Baby Jaxon: 17-year-old charged with sexually assaulting, killing his 2-year-old cousin in San Jose  ABC7 San Francisco

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News - Sexual Assault Prevention Response and Awareness Month - DVIDS
News - Sexual Assault Prevention Response and Awareness Month  DVIDS

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DA charges San Jose teen in toddler's death, sexual assault - NBC Bay Area
DA charges San Jose teen in toddler's death, sexual assault  NBC Bay Area

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Missing and Murdered Diné Relative Task Force Hosts Sexual Assault Awareness Walk - Native News Online
Missing and Murdered Diné Relative Task Force Hosts Sexual Assault Awareness Walk  Native News Online

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Seattle police promote 'Seek Then Speak' for sexual assault survivors to report crimes - KING5.com
Seattle police promote 'Seek Then Speak' for sexual assault survivors to report crimes  KING5.com

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AG Sunday’s Child Predator Section Nabs Wanted Man with Gun in Bethlehem; Fugitive also Charged with Manufacturing Child Sexual Abuse Material - PA Office of Attorney General (.gov)
AG Sunday’s Child Predator Section Nabs Wanted Man with Gun in Bethlehem; Fugitive also Charged with Manufacturing Child Sexual Abuse Material  PA Office of Attorney General (.gov)

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Mills man pleads to sexual assault on woman who had passed out drunk - Oil City News
Mills man pleads to sexual assault on woman who had passed out drunk  Oil City News

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Jury Awards $5K Verdict in Second Uber Sexual Assault Bellwether Trial - Law.com
Jury Awards $5K Verdict in Second Uber Sexual Assault Bellwether Trial  Law.com

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Additional victim comes forward in a Prince William sexual assault case - WUSA9
Additional victim comes forward in a Prince William sexual assault case  WUSA9

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Chapman’s CARES leads the charge for sexual assault awareness month - The Panther Newspaper
Chapman’s CARES leads the charge for sexual assault awareness month  The Panther Newspaper

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Prosecutors say sexual assault played role in Lesly Palacio slaying - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Prosecutors say sexual assault played role in Lesly Palacio slaying  Las Vegas Review-Journal

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House Ethics panel makes rare request for information on sexual misconduct - The Washington Post
House Ethics panel makes rare request for information on sexual misconduct  The Washington Post

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San Jose teen charged in toddler's death, sexual assault - NBC Bay Area
San Jose teen charged in toddler's death, sexual assault  NBC Bay Area

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Seattle police promote 'Seek Then Speak' for sexual assault survivors to report crimes - KING5.com
Seattle police promote 'Seek Then Speak' for sexual assault survivors to report crimes  KING5.com

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Ethics panel reveals it’s conducted 20 sexual misconduct investigations into lawmakers since 2017 - The Hill
Ethics panel reveals it’s conducted 20 sexual misconduct investigations into lawmakers since 2017  The Hill

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House Ethics Committee releases list of sexual misconduct investigations amid lawmaker scandals - Courthouse News
House Ethics Committee releases list of sexual misconduct investigations amid lawmaker scandals  Courthouse News

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Police investigate alleged sexual assault of teen at Summerlin park restroom - KSNV
Police investigate alleged sexual assault of teen at Summerlin park restroom  KSNV

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Man facing sexual assault charge after victim reports incident at Odessa venue - newswest9.com
Man facing sexual assault charge after victim reports incident at Odessa venue  newswest9.com

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OPINION: Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to sexual assault - theappalachianonline.com
OPINION: Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to sexual assault  theappalachianonline.com

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Sexual assault investigation leads to arrest - KFVS12
Sexual assault investigation leads to arrest  KFVS12

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Chicago crime: police searching for suspect in attempted sexual assault on CTA Blue Line train on West Side - ABC7 Chicago
Chicago crime: police searching for suspect in attempted sexual assault on CTA Blue Line train on West Side  ABC7 Chicago

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Take Back the Night to empower sexual assault victims - KFVS12
Take Back the Night to empower sexual assault victims  KFVS12

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Judge delays decision on dismissing sexual assault charge against Mountain Home church pastor - Idaho News 6
Judge delays decision on dismissing sexual assault charge against Mountain Home church pastor  Idaho News 6

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WANTED | Authorities offering $2,000 reward to help locate sexual assault suspect - WZZM13.com
WANTED | Authorities offering $2,000 reward to help locate sexual assault suspect  WZZM13.com

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House Ethics Panel Defends Handling of Sexual Misconduct Allegations - The New York Times
House Ethics Panel Defends Handling of Sexual Misconduct Allegations  The New York Times

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Sexual assault services cut as funding shrinks, report says - KUSA.com
Sexual assault services cut as funding shrinks, report says  KUSA.com

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CPD Arrests Suspect in Reported Sexual Assault on 5th St SE - City of Charlottesville, VA (.gov)
CPD Arrests Suspect in Reported Sexual Assault on 5th St SE  City of Charlottesville, VA (.gov)

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Maine will soon have statewide system that tracks sexual assault kits - newscentermaine.com
Maine will soon have statewide system that tracks sexual assault kits  newscentermaine.com

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Fairfax County police sergeant arrested on sexual abuse charges - FFXnow
Fairfax County police sergeant arrested on sexual abuse charges  FFXnow

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Crisis Center of Tampa Bay receives $35k towards cost of teen sexual assault exams - WMNF 88.5 FM
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay receives $35k towards cost of teen sexual assault exams  WMNF 88.5 FM

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Sexual assault reported at NC State campus dorm; Suspect at large, university says - CBS17.com
Sexual assault reported at NC State campus dorm; Suspect at large, university says  CBS17.com

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West Chester University police investigate reported sexual assault in campus housing - CBS News
West Chester University police investigate reported sexual assault in campus housing  CBS News

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Lawsuit filed against Lexington massage business after employee charged with sexual abuse - WKYT
Lawsuit filed against Lexington massage business after employee charged with sexual abuse  WKYT

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Maine to create statewide sexual assault kit tracking system - newscentermaine.com
Maine to create statewide sexual assault kit tracking system  newscentermaine.com

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New system in Maine will track sexual assault kits - newscentermaine.com
New system in Maine will track sexual assault kits  newscentermaine.com

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Crisis Center of Tampa Bay receives $35K grant to fund teen sexual assault exams - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay receives $35K grant to fund teen sexual assault exams  FOX 13 Tampa Bay

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San Jose teen charged with murdering, sexually abusing 2-year-old foster brother - CBS News
San Jose teen charged with murdering, sexually abusing 2-year-old foster brother  CBS News

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Man arrested after alleged sexual assault, weapon displayed in Midland County - newswest9.com
Man arrested after alleged sexual assault, weapon displayed in Midland County  newswest9.com

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Rockford man accused of sexual assault and grooming child in 2011 - WIFR
Rockford man accused of sexual assault and grooming child in 2011  WIFR

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Child exploitation uploads traced to IP at Portland fire station; firefighter charged - KATU
Child exploitation uploads traced to IP at Portland fire station; firefighter charged  KATU

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MPD: man charged with sexual assault following incident at local laundromat - WPSD Local 6
MPD: man charged with sexual assault following incident at local laundromat  WPSD Local 6

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Man accused of sexual assault in Myrtle Beach - WMBF
Man accused of sexual assault in Myrtle Beach  WMBF

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Judge rules Uber owes ‘non-delegable duty’ to passengers in sexual assault MDL - Class Action Lawsuits
Judge rules Uber owes ‘non-delegable duty’ to passengers in sexual assault MDL  Class Action Lawsuits

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Eric Swalwell and the Persistent Problem of Silent Complicity - Ms. Magazine
Eric Swalwell and the Persistent Problem of Silent Complicity  Ms. Magazine

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Woman alleges violent sexual assault by Eric Swalwell: ‘He raped me’ - CalMatters
Woman alleges violent sexual assault by Eric Swalwell: ‘He raped me’  CalMatters

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Former central Nebraska coach found guilty of sexual abuse, child porn possession - KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE
Former central Nebraska coach found guilty of sexual abuse, child porn possession  KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE

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Man named as a suspect in multiple sexual assaults, investigators need help to find him - FOX 17 West Michigan News
Man named as a suspect in multiple sexual assaults, investigators need help to find him  FOX 17 West Michigan News

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Life sentence for Amarillo man in continuous sexual abuse of child case - KFDA | NewsChannel 10
Life sentence for Amarillo man in continuous sexual abuse of child case  KFDA | NewsChannel 10

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70 powerful Bay Area men were accused of sexual misconduct. What happened next? - The San Francisco Standard
70 powerful Bay Area men were accused of sexual misconduct. What happened next?  The San Francisco Standard

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Federal jury finds Uber liable for actions of driver who grabbed passenger's inner thigh - The Washington Post
Federal jury finds Uber liable for actions of driver who grabbed passenger's inner thigh  The Washington Post

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New Uber Sexual Assault Trial Underway in North Carolina Federal Court - Law.com
New Uber Sexual Assault Trial Underway in North Carolina Federal Court  Law.com

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Triad woman shares her story of surviving sexual violence, encouraging others to reach out for help - WXII
Triad woman shares her story of surviving sexual violence, encouraging others to reach out for help  WXII

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Elon staff member advocates for survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Elon University
Elon staff member advocates for survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month  Elon University

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Hope and healing for survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month – sponsored by Safe Alliance - WCNC
Hope and healing for survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month – sponsored by Safe Alliance  WCNC

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Hope and healing for survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month – sponsored by Safe Alliance - WCNC
Hope and healing for survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month – sponsored by Safe Alliance  WCNC

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Editorial: All voices of sexual assault survivors must be heard - Vidette Online
Editorial: All voices of sexual assault survivors must be heard  Vidette Online

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CAPE to hold events for sexual assault awareness month - The Daily Barometer
CAPE to hold events for sexual assault awareness month  The Daily Barometer

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Man arrested after alleged sexual assault, weapon displayed in Midland County - newswest9.com
Man arrested after alleged sexual assault, weapon displayed in Midland County  newswest9.com

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FORMER GASSVILLE RESIDENT ARRESTED ON RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES - Ozark Radio News
FORMER GASSVILLE RESIDENT ARRESTED ON RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES  Ozark Radio News

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Suspect wanted for multiple sexual assaults on trail in Woodbridge, police say - FOX 5 DC
Suspect wanted for multiple sexual assaults on trail in Woodbridge, police say  FOX 5 DC

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Dozens of new charges for Georgia high school coach accused of sexual assault - WSB-TV
Dozens of new charges for Georgia high school coach accused of sexual assault  WSB-TV

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Metro Phoenix teacher's aide accused of sexually assaulting student - The Arizona Republic
Metro Phoenix teacher's aide accused of sexually assaulting student  The Arizona Republic

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The Bridge leaders urge support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault - Baytown Sun
The Bridge leaders urge support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault  Baytown Sun

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Rockford man, 71, faces child sex crime charges after woman comes forward - WIFR
Rockford man, 71, faces child sex crime charges after woman comes forward  WIFR

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Jury Finds St. Cloud Man Guilty on One of Three Charges in Sexual Assault Trial - KNSI
Jury Finds St. Cloud Man Guilty on One of Three Charges in Sexual Assault Trial  KNSI

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Lyons Man Indicted on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges - Finger Lakes Daily News
Lyons Man Indicted on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges  Finger Lakes Daily News

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Bystanders helped stop Midland County sexual assault suspect from fleeing - Beaumont Enterprise
Bystanders helped stop Midland County sexual assault suspect from fleeing  Beaumont Enterprise

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Silence Should Never Be the Price of Progress - Ms. Magazine
Silence Should Never Be the Price of Progress  Ms. Magazine

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St. Peter's Health to lose forensic nursing funding - KTVH
St. Peter's Health to lose forensic nursing funding  KTVH

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Oregon pays $295,000 to settle transgender woman’s lawsuit stemming from alleged prison abuse - OregonLive.com
Oregon pays $295,000 to settle transgender woman’s lawsuit stemming from alleged prison abuse  OregonLive.com

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Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month: A Commitment to Support and Empower - City of Portland, Oregon (.gov)
Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month: A Commitment to Support and Empower  City of Portland, Oregon (.gov)

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Child predator found hiding under blankets in child's bed in Pa. home, AG says - NBC10 Philadelphia
Child predator found hiding under blankets in child's bed in Pa. home, AG says  NBC10 Philadelphia

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Illinois man charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, prosecutors say - MyStateline
Illinois man charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, prosecutors say  MyStateline

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St. Louis County man sentenced for child sex crimes - WDIO.com
St. Louis County man sentenced for child sex crimes  WDIO.com

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A history of sexual violence activism on campus - The Vermont Cynic
A history of sexual violence activism on campus  The Vermont Cynic

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Massage Envy sued by woman who says she was violated by Lexington employee - FOX 56 News
Massage Envy sued by woman who says she was violated by Lexington employee  FOX 56 News

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Odessan facing sexual assault charge - Odessa American
Odessan facing sexual assault charge  Odessa American

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Maine to create statewide sexual assault kit tracking system - newscentermaine.com
Maine to create statewide sexual assault kit tracking system  newscentermaine.com

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Odessa man released on bond amid allegations of sexually assaulting a child - newswest9.com
Odessa man released on bond amid allegations of sexually assaulting a child  newswest9.com

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Fugitive accused of creating child sexual abuse material found hiding at home in Bethlehem - FOX 29 Philadelphia
Fugitive accused of creating child sexual abuse material found hiding at home in Bethlehem  FOX 29 Philadelphia

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$2K reward offered for tips leading to arrest in Kent County sexual assault investigations - WWMT
$2K reward offered for tips leading to arrest in Kent County sexual assault investigations  WWMT

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Sexual misconduct: The poison that affects everyone - FireRescue1
Sexual misconduct: The poison that affects everyone  FireRescue1

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Lawsuit filed against Lexington Massage Envy over alleged assault - LEX18
Lawsuit filed against Lexington Massage Envy over alleged assault  LEX18

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More than 100 runners participate in inaugural Signs of Hope 5K - FOX5 Vegas
More than 100 runners participate in inaugural Signs of Hope 5K  FOX5 Vegas

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Illinois man charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, prosecutors say - MyStateline
Illinois man charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, prosecutors say  MyStateline

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Yemen Court Hands Down Tough Sentences in Child Abduction and Sexual Assault Case - Yemen Online
Yemen Court Hands Down Tough Sentences in Child Abduction and Sexual Assault Case  Yemen Online

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NEW: Central High School Student Charged in Second Sexual Assault - Go Local Prov
NEW: Central High School Student Charged in Second Sexual Assault  Go Local Prov

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Man sought for attempting to sexually assault woman on CTA Blue Line train - CBS News
Man sought for attempting to sexually assault woman on CTA Blue Line train  CBS News

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South Bay Toddler Dies in Foster Care After Alleged Sexual Assault - KQED
South Bay Toddler Dies in Foster Care After Alleged Sexual Assault  KQED

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