Headlines for 04_16_2026

Australian authorities launch investigation after Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault - CNN
Australian authorities launch investigation after Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault  CNN

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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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Long Beach massage therapist arrested in two sexual assault cases - KTLA
Long Beach massage therapist arrested in two sexual assault cases  KTLA

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Department of Justice investigating Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations - The Guardian
Department of Justice investigating Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations  The Guardian

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Mercer County guidance counselor Antoine Hart arrested for alleged sexual contact with 14-year-old girl - 6abc Philadelphia
Mercer County guidance counselor Antoine Hart arrested for alleged sexual contact with 14-year-old girl  6abc Philadelphia

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Justin Fairfax’s rapid rise in Virginia politics flamed out after scandal - The Washington Post
Justin Fairfax’s rapid rise in Virginia politics flamed out after scandal  The Washington Post

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FLASHBACK: Swalwell touted Epstein survivor as SOTU guest weeks before sexual assault allegations emerged - Fox News
FLASHBACK: Swalwell touted Epstein survivor as SOTU guest weeks before sexual assault allegations emerged  Fox News

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Utah House Dem hopeful mocked sexual assault, Mormons - Punchbowl News
Utah House Dem hopeful mocked sexual assault, Mormons  Punchbowl News

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Ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax faced sexual assault allegations before murder-suicide - WJLA
Ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax faced sexual assault allegations before murder-suicide  WJLA

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Charlottesville police arrest 18-year-old man suspected of downtown sexual assault - WVIR
Charlottesville police arrest 18-year-old man suspected of downtown sexual assault  WVIR

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Warrant details sexual assault arrest of Avon daycare worker - WFSB
Warrant details sexual assault arrest of Avon daycare worker  WFSB

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PPB Needs Public's Help Identifying Person of Interest in Sexual Assault Case - City of Portland, Oregon (.gov)
PPB Needs Public's Help Identifying Person of Interest in Sexual Assault Case  City of Portland, Oregon (.gov)

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BU student groups host Sexual Assault Awareness Month events to uplift survivors - The Daily Free Press
BU student groups host Sexual Assault Awareness Month events to uplift survivors  The Daily Free Press

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Sexual abuse allegations spur calls for a broader reckoning in Congress - PBS
Sexual abuse allegations spur calls for a broader reckoning in Congress  PBS

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Charlottesville Police Investigate Sexual Assault - City of Charlottesville, VA (.gov)
Charlottesville Police Investigate Sexual Assault  City of Charlottesville, VA (.gov)

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The Department of Justice Is Investigating Sexual Assault Allegations Against Eric Swalwell - NOTUS
The Department of Justice Is Investigating Sexual Assault Allegations Against Eric Swalwell  NOTUS

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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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Eric Swalwell facing DOJ investigation over sexual assault allegations, reports say - ABC7 Los Angeles
Eric Swalwell facing DOJ investigation over sexual assault allegations, reports say  ABC7 Los Angeles

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Suspect arrested for sex assault reported on UNLV campus - KSNV
Suspect arrested for sex assault reported on UNLV campus  KSNV

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Everyone plays role in sexual assault prevention, education - WIBW
Everyone plays role in sexual assault prevention, education  WIBW

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Alleged sex assault at Avon daycare captured on video: Affidavit - NBC Connecticut
Alleged sex assault at Avon daycare captured on video: Affidavit  NBC Connecticut

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DOJ opens investigation into Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations - Fox News
DOJ opens investigation into Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations  Fox News

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Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife are dead in murder-suicide, police say - PBS
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife are dead in murder-suicide, police say  PBS

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Swalwell resigning from Congress after sexual assault accusations - PBS
Swalwell resigning from Congress after sexual assault accusations  PBS

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Sexual misconduct claims trigger resignations and broader ethics concerns in Congress - PBS
Sexual misconduct claims trigger resignations and broader ethics concerns in Congress  PBS

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NAVSTA Newport Supports Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month [Image 2 of 2] - DVIDS
NAVSTA Newport Supports Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month [Image 2 of 2]  DVIDS

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Third suspect in sexual assault case transferred to Douglas County - WOWT
Third suspect in sexual assault case transferred to Douglas County  WOWT

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Sip, support, stand together: UMT highlights Sexual Assault Awareness Month through Marquette Coffee Crawl - Upper Michigan's Source
Sip, support, stand together: UMT highlights Sexual Assault Awareness Month through Marquette Coffee Crawl  Upper Michigan's Source

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‘A real epidemic’: Local nonprofit founder calling attention to sexual assault and how to get help - WECT
‘A real epidemic’: Local nonprofit founder calling attention to sexual assault and how to get help  WECT

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Dane County Board recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month - WKOW
Dane County Board recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month  WKOW

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Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault - CNN
Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault  CNN

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Coffee sleeve promotion aims to support sexual violence awareness campaign - Mirror Indy
Coffee sleeve promotion aims to support sexual violence awareness campaign  Mirror Indy

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Suspect arrested in UNLV sexual assault - FOX5 Vegas
Suspect arrested in UNLV sexual assault  FOX5 Vegas

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Federal agents and Hinesville police hunt suspect in 2012 sexual assault of toddler - WTOC
Federal agents and Hinesville police hunt suspect in 2012 sexual assault of toddler  WTOC

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Students protest sexual violence on campus - The Brown and White
Students protest sexual violence on campus  The Brown and White

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Treasure Coast hosts survivor empowerment walk for sexual assault awareness - WPBF
Treasure Coast hosts survivor empowerment walk for sexual assault awareness  WPBF

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Suspect in custody after UNLV student assaulted 'at knifepoint' in campus housing complex - ktnv.com
Suspect in custody after UNLV student assaulted 'at knifepoint' in campus housing complex  ktnv.com

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New Trial Set for Therapist With Prison Past Accused of Sexual Assault - InDepthNH.org
New Trial Set for Therapist With Prison Past Accused of Sexual Assault  InDepthNH.org

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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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Man accused of sexually assaulting women while working at Long Beach massage business - NBC Los Angeles
Man accused of sexually assaulting women while working at Long Beach massage business  NBC Los Angeles

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month— Hamilton County's prevention program strives to stop the violence before it starts - Local 3 News
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month— Hamilton County's prevention program strives to stop the violence before it starts  Local 3 News

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UNLV Police: Suspect charged with sexual assault on campus - Las Vegas Sun
UNLV Police: Suspect charged with sexual assault on campus  Las Vegas Sun

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Former Central Texas high school security guard arrested on sexual assault charge - KWTX
Former Central Texas high school security guard arrested on sexual assault charge  KWTX

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Ex-Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax’s sexual assault accuser issues scathing statement after murder-suicide - New York Post
Ex-Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax’s sexual assault accuser issues scathing statement after murder-suicide  New York Post

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UNLV police: Man arrested in on-campus sexual assault held student at knifepoint - Las Vegas Review-Journal
UNLV police: Man arrested in on-campus sexual assault held student at knifepoint  Las Vegas Review-Journal

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‘A monster in her story’: Federal agents and Hinesville police hunt suspect in 2012 sexual assault of toddler - WTOC
‘A monster in her story’: Federal agents and Hinesville police hunt suspect in 2012 sexual assault of toddler  WTOC

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Sexual assault awareness panel hosted by Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office - KSLA
Sexual assault awareness panel hosted by Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office  KSLA

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Crisis center resource fair draws community support during Sexual Assault Awareness Month - 12newsnow.com
Crisis center resource fair draws community support during Sexual Assault Awareness Month  12newsnow.com

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WATCH: Woman alleges violent sexual assault by Rep. Eric Swalwell in news conference with lawyers - PBS
WATCH: Woman alleges violent sexual assault by Rep. Eric Swalwell in news conference with lawyers  PBS

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Crisis center resource fair draws community support during Sexual Assault Awareness Month - 12newsnow.com
Crisis center resource fair draws community support during Sexual Assault Awareness Month  12newsnow.com

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Arrest warrant says sexual assault at Avon day care took place for more than 40 minutes - fox61.com
Arrest warrant says sexual assault at Avon day care took place for more than 40 minutes  fox61.com

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Former Providence teacher accused of sexual assault awaits verdict after quick trial - WPRI.com
Former Providence teacher accused of sexual assault awaits verdict after quick trial  WPRI.com

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Midland police make arrest in 1997 sexual assault cold case, seek details on possible accomplice - newswest9.com
Midland police make arrest in 1997 sexual assault cold case, seek details on possible accomplice  newswest9.com

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‘A real epidemic’: Local nonprofit founder calling attention to sexual assault and how to get help - WECT
‘A real epidemic’: Local nonprofit founder calling attention to sexual assault and how to get help  WECT

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Midland Police investigating 2020 sexual assault case. Authorities accepting tips from public - newswest9.com
Midland Police investigating 2020 sexual assault case. Authorities accepting tips from public  newswest9.com

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Troutdale man accused in sexual abuse of 13-year-old, more victims sought - KOIN.com
Troutdale man accused in sexual abuse of 13-year-old, more victims sought  KOIN.com

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Judge sentences Surfside Beach man on charges related to burglary, sexual assault - WMBF
Judge sentences Surfside Beach man on charges related to burglary, sexual assault  WMBF

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Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it - The Conversation
Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it  The Conversation

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DOJ opens investigation into Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations: Report - National News Desk
DOJ opens investigation into Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations: Report  National News Desk

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Waconia man charged with sexual assault in Blue Earth County - KEYC News Now
Waconia man charged with sexual assault in Blue Earth County  KEYC News Now

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Care-aoke sexual assault awareness month - KNWA FOX24
Care-aoke sexual assault awareness month  KNWA FOX24

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GALLERY: Mary’s Place Sexual Assault Response Team Summit - WSAV-TV
GALLERY: Mary’s Place Sexual Assault Response Team Summit  WSAV-TV

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Vandalia Health expands access to care for sexual assault survivors through SANE program - WDTV 5
Vandalia Health expands access to care for sexual assault survivors through SANE program  WDTV 5

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Inside ex-Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax’s fall as a ‘rising star’ in Dem party — until slew of sexual assault allegations - New York Post
Inside ex-Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax’s fall as a ‘rising star’ in Dem party — until slew of sexual assault allegations  New York Post

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Ex-Waco attorney Adam Hoffman gets 30 days in jail in sexual abuse of son’s friend - KWTX
Ex-Waco attorney Adam Hoffman gets 30 days in jail in sexual abuse of son’s friend  KWTX

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Big Spring man arrested in 1997 sexual assault case - CBS7
Big Spring man arrested in 1997 sexual assault case  CBS7

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Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter to plead guilty in child sexual abuse case, adding to pattern - MS NOW
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter to plead guilty in child sexual abuse case, adding to pattern  MS NOW

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Exclusive: Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her - CNN
Exclusive: Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her  CNN

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Center for Healing Hearts & Spirits joins us during Sexual Assault Awareness Month - KATV
Center for Healing Hearts & Spirits joins us during Sexual Assault Awareness Month  KATV

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Man arrested in 2023 Kernersville sexual assault investigation - wfmynews2.com
Man arrested in 2023 Kernersville sexual assault investigation  wfmynews2.com

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Big Spring man arrested in 1997 sexual assault case - CBS7
Big Spring man arrested in 1997 sexual assault case  CBS7

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Ex-staffer says Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her - San Francisco Chronicle
Ex-staffer says Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her  San Francisco Chronicle

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Arrest warrant released for day care employee charged with sexual assault - fox61.com
Arrest warrant released for day care employee charged with sexual assault  fox61.com

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Desha County man arrested for alleged sexual assault of multiple underage family members - KATV
Desha County man arrested for alleged sexual assault of multiple underage family members  KATV

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Katy Perry is under investigation by Australian police over Ruby Rose sexual assault allegations from over a decade ago - Yahoo
Katy Perry is under investigation by Australian police over Ruby Rose sexual assault allegations from over a decade ago  Yahoo

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Former Colorado Springs substitute teacher accused of felony sexual assault of a child released on bond - CBS News
Former Colorado Springs substitute teacher accused of felony sexual assault of a child released on bond  CBS News

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Caddo DA’s office hosts panel on sexual assault awareness - KTALnews.com
Caddo DA’s office hosts panel on sexual assault awareness  KTALnews.com

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From Hospital Bed, Ex-Uber Driver Denies Sexual Assault - Law360
From Hospital Bed, Ex-Uber Driver Denies Sexual Assault  Law360

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Man wanted for child sexual assault in Rhode Island arrested in Maine - WJAR
Man wanted for child sexual assault in Rhode Island arrested in Maine  WJAR

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Hamtramck police arrest man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault - The Detroit News
Hamtramck police arrest man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault  The Detroit News

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Former T.F. South teacher and wrestling coach pleads guilty to sexual assault - Chicago Tribune
Former T.F. South teacher and wrestling coach pleads guilty to sexual assault  Chicago Tribune

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Midland police investigating 2020 sexual assault; suspect arrested - CBS7
Midland police investigating 2020 sexual assault; suspect arrested  CBS7

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Dixon Police arrest two in child sexual assault case - MyStateline
Dixon Police arrest two in child sexual assault case  MyStateline

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GOP Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Ruben Gallego of misconduct; Gallego calls allegations "conspiracy theories" - CBS News
GOP Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Ruben Gallego of misconduct; Gallego calls allegations "conspiracy theories"  CBS News

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Hackensack Man Charged With Sexual Assault After Bergen County Investigation - News12 | New Jersey
Hackensack Man Charged With Sexual Assault After Bergen County Investigation  News12 | New Jersey

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DOJ investigating Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations - The Hill
DOJ investigating Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations  The Hill

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Community event seeks to bring awareness to sexual violence - KBTX News 3
Community event seeks to bring awareness to sexual violence  KBTX News 3

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Vandalia Health expands access to care for sexual assault survivors through SANE program - WDTV 5
Vandalia Health expands access to care for sexual assault survivors through SANE program  WDTV 5

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2 accused of sexually assaulting a child in Dixon - WIFR
2 accused of sexually assaulting a child in Dixon  WIFR

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Man charged in kidnapping, sexual assault of Hamtramck teen - CBS News
Man charged in kidnapping, sexual assault of Hamtramck teen  CBS News

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Midland police make arrest in 1997 sexual assault cold case, seek details on possible accomplice - newswest9.com
Midland police make arrest in 1997 sexual assault cold case, seek details on possible accomplice  newswest9.com

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Dozens of new victims come forward in Washington County sexual assault case - KPTV
Dozens of new victims come forward in Washington County sexual assault case  KPTV

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ECU men walk a mile in heels for sexual assault awareness - WNCT
ECU men walk a mile in heels for sexual assault awareness  WNCT

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Midland police arrest suspect in 1997 cold case sexual assault - KTEN
Midland police arrest suspect in 1997 cold case sexual assault  KTEN

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Troutdale man accused of sexually assaulting a child - KATU
Troutdale man accused of sexually assaulting a child  KATU

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The Zacharias Center offering support and advocacy for sexual assault survivors - CBS News
The Zacharias Center offering support and advocacy for sexual assault survivors  CBS News

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Ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell facing Justice Department investigation over sexual assault allegations - New York Post
Ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell facing Justice Department investigation over sexual assault allegations  New York Post

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Closing arguments given in case of alleged Providence teacher sexual assault - WJAR
Closing arguments given in case of alleged Providence teacher sexual assault  WJAR

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Pa. man charged in decades-old sexual assault after DNA match - PennLive.com
Pa. man charged in decades-old sexual assault after DNA match  PennLive.com

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GOP congresswoman airs vague, ‘disturbing’ sexual conduct rumors about Democratic female senator - AL.com
GOP congresswoman airs vague, ‘disturbing’ sexual conduct rumors about Democratic female senator  AL.com

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