Headlines for 02_21_2026

Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From the Department After Sexual Assault Reports - The New York Times
Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From the Department After Sexual Assault Reports  The New York Times

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DC police searched Labor Secretary's office in sexual assault investigation - Politico
DC police searched Labor Secretary's office in sexual assault investigation  Politico

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Labor secretary's husband barred from HQ after claims he sexually assaulted women there: MS Now - CNBC
Labor secretary's husband barred from HQ after claims he sexually assaulted women there: MS Now  CNBC

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Bishop of Lincoln arrested on suspicion of sexual assault - The Guardian
Bishop of Lincoln arrested on suspicion of sexual assault  The Guardian

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Prison Officials Said This Alleged Sexual Abuser Didn’t Exist - New York Focus
Prison Officials Said This Alleged Sexual Abuser Didn’t Exist  New York Focus

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Mistrial declared in sexual abuse/assault case - WSAZ
Mistrial declared in sexual abuse/assault case  WSAZ

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Warren County jury convicts man of sexual assault, endangering welfare of a child - WFMZ.com
Warren County jury convicts man of sexual assault, endangering welfare of a child  WFMZ.com

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Chicago crime: Police searching for suspect in attempted sexual assault on West North Avenue on Northwest Side - ABC7 Chicago
Chicago crime: Police searching for suspect in attempted sexual assault on West North Avenue on Northwest Side  ABC7 Chicago

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Saratoga County man guilty of child predatory sexual assault - WNYT.com
Saratoga County man guilty of child predatory sexual assault  WNYT.com

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Tejano star Ramón Ayala’s son faces $25M sexual assault lawsuit - KSAT
Tejano star Ramón Ayala’s son faces $25M sexual assault lawsuit  KSAT

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Milwaukee police seek suspect in child sexual assault investigation - FOX6 News Milwaukee
Milwaukee police seek suspect in child sexual assault investigation  FOX6 News Milwaukee

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ICE arrests illegal immigrants convicted of child rape, sexual assault, drug trafficking - Fox News
ICE arrests illegal immigrants convicted of child rape, sexual assault, drug trafficking  Fox News

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Bethel places ministry leader on leave after allegations of sexual assault - KRCR
Bethel places ministry leader on leave after allegations of sexual assault  KRCR

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Second sexual assault lawsuit filed against Ramón Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte in Hidalgo County - kiiitv.com
Second sexual assault lawsuit filed against Ramón Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte in Hidalgo County  kiiitv.com

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Police Drop Sexual Assault Investigation of Labor Chief’s Spouse - Bloomberg Law News
Police Drop Sexual Assault Investigation of Labor Chief’s Spouse  Bloomberg Law News

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Wisconsin man who said he was ‘set up’ in child sexual assault case sentenced to 32 years in prison - WFRV Local 5
Wisconsin man who said he was ‘set up’ in child sexual assault case sentenced to 32 years in prison  WFRV Local 5

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Power Requires Violence: Inside the System That Protects Abusive Men - WMNF 88.5 FM
Power Requires Violence: Inside the System That Protects Abusive Men  WMNF 88.5 FM

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Jury rejects claim that LAPD officer was killed in training over sexual assault report - Los Angeles Times
Jury rejects claim that LAPD officer was killed in training over sexual assault report  Los Angeles Times

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Trump labor secretary’s husband barred from department over sexual assault allegations, reports say - The Guardian
Trump labor secretary’s husband barred from department over sexual assault allegations, reports say  The Guardian

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MPD Reports: Reported sexual assault on teen; Family violence assault claim; slew of traffic calls due to icy conditions - Monroe Local News
MPD Reports: Reported sexual assault on teen; Family violence assault claim; slew of traffic calls due to icy conditions  Monroe Local News

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Bishop of Lincoln arrested in sexual assault inquiry - BBC
Bishop of Lincoln arrested in sexual assault inquiry  BBC

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Manhunt continues for suspect in sexual assault of Marquette student - WISN
Manhunt continues for suspect in sexual assault of Marquette student  WISN

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The Missing Voices in the Epstein Files' Media Commentary: Sexual Assault Prevention Educators - Ms. Magazine
The Missing Voices in the Epstein Files' Media Commentary: Sexual Assault Prevention Educators  Ms. Magazine

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Yorkville man sentenced to 12 years for sexual assault of minor: officials - FOX 32 Chicago
Yorkville man sentenced to 12 years for sexual assault of minor: officials  FOX 32 Chicago

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Advocates push for protections against sexual abuse in prison - CT Mirror
Advocates push for protections against sexual abuse in prison  CT Mirror

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Sexual assault survivors and lawmakers call for legislative reforms - Inside Investigator
Sexual assault survivors and lawmakers call for legislative reforms  Inside Investigator

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State prison officials said an employee accused of sexual assault didn’t exist. We found him. - TheDailyNewsOnline.com
State prison officials said an employee accused of sexual assault didn’t exist. We found him.  TheDailyNewsOnline.com

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Lyft driver arrested in Louisville after passenger was sexually assaulted - WLKY
Lyft driver arrested in Louisville after passenger was sexually assaulted  WLKY

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US Labor Secretary's husband barred from department over sexual assault allegations, NYT reports - Reuters
US Labor Secretary's husband barred from department over sexual assault allegations, NYT reports  Reuters

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Mass. corrections officer charged with sexual assault of a child - MassLive.com
Mass. corrections officer charged with sexual assault of a child  MassLive.com

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Bellingham police arrest suspect as part of child rape investigation - Bellingham Herald
Bellingham police arrest suspect as part of child rape investigation  Bellingham Herald

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LAUSD borrowing $250 million to settle sex abuse claims — on top of earlier half billion - Los Angeles Times - Los Angeles Times
LAUSD borrowing $250 million to settle sex abuse claims — on top of earlier half billion - Los Angeles Times  Los Angeles Times

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Labor secretary’s husband banned from HQ after 2 staffers accuse him of sexual assault - The Hill
Labor secretary’s husband banned from HQ after 2 staffers accuse him of sexual assault  The Hill

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Madison County man sentenced to 95 years for child sex crimes - KBTX News 3
Madison County man sentenced to 95 years for child sex crimes  KBTX News 3

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Reports of Sexual Assault at Rails to Trails, No Arrests Announced - Gainesville Public Information Services
Reports of Sexual Assault at Rails to Trails, No Arrests Announced  Gainesville Public Information Services

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Ukrainian Women Tell Their Stories of Sexual Violence by Russian Soldiers - The New York Times
Ukrainian Women Tell Their Stories of Sexual Violence by Russian Soldiers  The New York Times

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North Texas figure skating coach arrested on sexual assault charges - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
North Texas figure skating coach arrested on sexual assault charges  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

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Texas A&M police investigate sexual assault at Garden Apartments - KBTX News 3
Texas A&M police investigate sexual assault at Garden Apartments  KBTX News 3

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Amber Glenn's former figure skating coach accused of sexual misconduct with 2 athletes - NBC News
Amber Glenn's former figure skating coach accused of sexual misconduct with 2 athletes  NBC News

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North Texas skating coach now barred from teaching amid sexual assault charges - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
North Texas skating coach now barred from teaching amid sexual assault charges  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

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2 people reportedly experienced attempted sexual assault on the Hill - Daily Bruin
2 people reportedly experienced attempted sexual assault on the Hill  Daily Bruin

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Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by Silvis police for sexual assault, abuse charges - KWQC
Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by Silvis police for sexual assault, abuse charges  KWQC

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Jury Convicts Brian Delong of Sexual Assault - Alaska Native News
Jury Convicts Brian Delong of Sexual Assault  Alaska Native News

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Mesa County Sheriff arrests two in child sexual assault investigation - KJCT
Mesa County Sheriff arrests two in child sexual assault investigation  KJCT

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Man Arrested in Sexual Assault Investigation, City of Toronto, Image Released - Toronto Police Service
Man Arrested in Sexual Assault Investigation, City of Toronto, Image Released  Toronto Police Service

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Men and women tend to read sexual assault victims’ emotions differently, study finds - PsyPost
Men and women tend to read sexual assault victims’ emotions differently, study finds  PsyPost

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Marquette students call for enhanced safety measures following sexual assault and robbery - TMJ4 News
Marquette students call for enhanced safety measures following sexual assault and robbery  TMJ4 News

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WSAZ+ | House fire, mistrial in sexual assault case, deadly overnight shooting - WSAZ
WSAZ+ | House fire, mistrial in sexual assault case, deadly overnight shooting  WSAZ

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Teacher turned deputy honored for work with sexual assault response team - Rice County, MN (.gov)
Teacher turned deputy honored for work with sexual assault response team  Rice County, MN (.gov)

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Former Little Elm teacher indicted on child sexual assault charges - Dallas News
Former Little Elm teacher indicted on child sexual assault charges  Dallas News

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer's husband accused of sexual assault - KPTV
Lori Chavez-DeRemer's husband accused of sexual assault  KPTV

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Babysitter accused of sexually abusing children she was caring for in Harris Co., court docs say - ABC13 Houston
Babysitter accused of sexually abusing children she was caring for in Harris Co., court docs say  ABC13 Houston

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Bethel places ministry leader on leave after allegations of sexual assault - KRCR
Bethel places ministry leader on leave after allegations of sexual assault  KRCR

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Saxton juvenile accused of child sexual assault charged as adult - altoonamirror.com
Saxton juvenile accused of child sexual assault charged as adult  altoonamirror.com

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Former Lee Co. teacher turns herself in on child molestation, sexual assault charges - WALB
Former Lee Co. teacher turns herself in on child molestation, sexual assault charges  WALB

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California runaway located in Cleveland; uncle charged with sexual assault of a child - - Bluebonnet News
California runaway located in Cleveland; uncle charged with sexual assault of a child  - Bluebonnet News

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Years-long search ends in arrest in sexual assault case - KFOR.com
Years-long search ends in arrest in sexual assault case  KFOR.com

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Suspect in Ardmore, Fannin County sexual assault cases arrested - KXII
Suspect in Ardmore, Fannin County sexual assault cases arrested  KXII

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Hudson County Employee Charged in Sexual Assault of 15-Year-Old - Jersey City Times
Hudson County Employee Charged in Sexual Assault of 15-Year-Old  Jersey City Times

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Man sentenced to 57 years for child sexual assault - Channel 3000
Man sentenced to 57 years for child sexual assault  Channel 3000

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WA women complained for years about an OB-GYN. The lawsuits are piling up - The Seattle Times
WA women complained for years about an OB-GYN. The lawsuits are piling up  The Seattle Times

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Shelby Township man found guilty of child sexual assault of family member - FOX 2 Detroit
Shelby Township man found guilty of child sexual assault of family member  FOX 2 Detroit

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Notasulga man charged with sexual abuse of child under 12 in Lee County - WRBL
Notasulga man charged with sexual abuse of child under 12 in Lee County  WRBL

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Man charged with raping children in sex trafficking case - lasvegasoptic.com
Man charged with raping children in sex trafficking case  lasvegasoptic.com

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Justice after trauma? Race, red tape keep sexual assault victims from compensation - Phys.org
Justice after trauma? Race, red tape keep sexual assault victims from compensation  Phys.org

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Mark Morris High School staff were told weeks ago of allegations involving student athletes, court docs say - KGW
Mark Morris High School staff were told weeks ago of allegations involving student athletes, court docs say  KGW

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Milwaukee police probe child sexual assault near Washington Park - WISN
Milwaukee police probe child sexual assault near Washington Park  WISN

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Oregon politician’s husband barred from Labor Department over sexual assault claims, report says - OregonLive.com
Oregon politician’s husband barred from Labor Department over sexual assault claims, report says  OregonLive.com

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Man wanted in Texas for child sexual assault arrested in Gaston County - WBTV
Man wanted in Texas for child sexual assault arrested in Gaston County  WBTV

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Arkansas High coach arrested on charges of sexual assault, contributing to delinquency of a minor - Texarkana Gazette
Arkansas High coach arrested on charges of sexual assault, contributing to delinquency of a minor  Texarkana Gazette

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Trump Goon Stops Sex Assault Probe of Other Goon’s Spouse - The Daily Beast
Trump Goon Stops Sex Assault Probe of Other Goon’s Spouse  The Daily Beast

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Crawford County defendant accused of 2020 sexual assault on school bus should be resentenced, prosecutors say - River Valley Democrat-Gazette
Crawford County defendant accused of 2020 sexual assault on school bus should be resentenced, prosecutors say  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

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Bethel Church places leader Ben Armstrong on administrative leave after allegations of sexual abuse and grooming from former students - Shasta Scout
Bethel Church places leader Ben Armstrong on administrative leave after allegations of sexual abuse and grooming from former students  Shasta Scout

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Palestinian Journalists Describe Beatings, Starvation and Sexual Assault by Israeli Captors - Democracy Now!
Palestinian Journalists Describe Beatings, Starvation and Sexual Assault by Israeli Captors  Democracy Now!

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Timeline: Mark Morris High School sexual assault reportedly begins in November - Longview Daily News
Timeline: Mark Morris High School sexual assault reportedly begins in November  Longview Daily News

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Former pastor accused of sexual abuse dies by suicide, police say - WFIE | 14 News
Former pastor accused of sexual abuse dies by suicide, police say  WFIE | 14 News

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Hung jury causes mistrial in ex-PSD teacher's child sex assault case - The Coloradoan
Hung jury causes mistrial in ex-PSD teacher's child sex assault case  The Coloradoan

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Labor secretary's husband barred from HQ amid staffers' sexual assault allegations - WPDE
Labor secretary's husband barred from HQ amid staffers' sexual assault allegations  WPDE

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Marion County Schools addresses recent social media ‘cover up’ & sexual assault allegations - WDTV 5
Marion County Schools addresses recent social media ‘cover up’ & sexual assault allegations  WDTV 5

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Texoma sexual assault suspect in custody - KTEN
Texoma sexual assault suspect in custody  KTEN

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Irons man to serve 22-50 years after pleading guilty to sex crimes - Benzie County Record Patriot
Irons man to serve 22-50 years after pleading guilty to sex crimes  Benzie County Record Patriot

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Records: US Marshals Service arrests San Antonio man on attempted sexual assault charge - KSAT
Records: US Marshals Service arrests San Antonio man on attempted sexual assault charge  KSAT

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Suspect sought in Logan Square sexual assault case - Yahoo
Suspect sought in Logan Square sexual assault case  Yahoo

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Former youth soccer coach sentenced for sexual abuse in Lenawee County - lenconnect.com
Former youth soccer coach sentenced for sexual abuse in Lenawee County  lenconnect.com

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FRIENDS, Inc. to host 2nd annual Steps Against Sexual Assault 5k fundraiser - GMToday.com
FRIENDS, Inc. to host 2nd annual Steps Against Sexual Assault 5k fundraiser  GMToday.com

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Labor secretary’s husband barred amid assault probe - The Week
Labor secretary’s husband barred amid assault probe  The Week

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Louisville rideshare driver arrested for alleged sexual assault of passenger, police say - WDRB
Louisville rideshare driver arrested for alleged sexual assault of passenger, police say  WDRB

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Searching for a sexual assault suspect involved with a child - WTMJ
Searching for a sexual assault suspect involved with a child  WTMJ

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Labor secretary’s husband barred from the department after sexual assault reports - The Seattle Times
Labor secretary’s husband barred from the department after sexual assault reports  The Seattle Times

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Arrest warrant issued in Rock County for child sexual assault suspect - WKOW
Arrest warrant issued in Rock County for child sexual assault suspect  WKOW

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Man facing up to 35 years for repeated rape, sexual assault of Lancaster County teen: DA - local21news.com
Man facing up to 35 years for repeated rape, sexual assault of Lancaster County teen: DA  local21news.com

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Baxter Health hosts monthly support group for female survivors of sexual assault - Mountain Home Observer
Baxter Health hosts monthly support group for female survivors of sexual assault  Mountain Home Observer

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Man charged with sexual assault of teenage girl - Yahoo
Man charged with sexual assault of teenage girl  Yahoo

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Second Lawsuit Filed Against Ramón Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte Amid Expanding Sexual Assault Allegations - Tejano Nation
Second Lawsuit Filed Against Ramón Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte Amid Expanding Sexual Assault Allegations  Tejano Nation

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Iron Range man pleads guilty to aggravated child sexual abuse - Duluth News Tribune
Iron Range man pleads guilty to aggravated child sexual abuse  Duluth News Tribune

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Connecticut town's summer camp staff ignored sexual assault of 9-year-old girl, lawsuit says - CT Insider
Connecticut town's summer camp staff ignored sexual assault of 9-year-old girl, lawsuit says  CT Insider

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Verona schools, parent settle lawsuit over alleged child sex assault - Bergen Record
Verona schools, parent settle lawsuit over alleged child sex assault  Bergen Record

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Man accused of sexual assault on child in Fort Myers, fleeing to Texas - Gulf Coast News and Weather
Man accused of sexual assault on child in Fort Myers, fleeing to Texas  Gulf Coast News and Weather

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Lincoln man charged after woman catches him sexually assaulting teen, police say - KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE
Lincoln man charged after woman catches him sexually assaulting teen, police say  KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE

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Chicago man charged with home invasion, attempted murder, sexual assault after Champaign stabbing - WCIA.com
Chicago man charged with home invasion, attempted murder, sexual assault after Champaign stabbing  WCIA.com

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Timothy Busfield Pleads Not Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse Charges - TV Insider
Timothy Busfield Pleads Not Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse Charges  TV Insider

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Lubbock man accused with aggravated sexual assault of a minor - KLBK
Lubbock man accused with aggravated sexual assault of a minor  KLBK

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