Headlines for 07_09_2026

Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends. - The New York Times
Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends.  The New York Times

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Key allies abandon owner of Manny's in SF after sexual assault accusation - SFGATE
Key allies abandon owner of Manny's in SF after sexual assault accusation  SFGATE

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Democrat Graham Platner out of Maine Senate race amid sexual assault allegation - BBC
Democrat Graham Platner out of Maine Senate race amid sexual assault allegation  BBC

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Arrest made in Newark area sex assault case - WDEL
Arrest made in Newark area sex assault case  WDEL

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Conor McGregor confronted with sexual assault verdict ahead of UFC 329 comeback: 'It stings deep' - Yahoo Sports
Conor McGregor confronted with sexual assault verdict ahead of UFC 329 comeback: 'It stings deep'  Yahoo Sports

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Yale student arrested, charged with sexual abuse in New York - Yale Daily News
Yale student arrested, charged with sexual abuse in New York  Yale Daily News

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Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim - AP News
Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim  AP News

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Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her - Politico
Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her  Politico

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Vista Maria survivors rally to rewrite Michigan’s sexual assault deadlines - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
Vista Maria survivors rally to rewrite Michigan’s sexual assault deadlines  ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

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Bridgeport elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting paraprofessional - CTPost
Bridgeport elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting paraprofessional  CTPost

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Former Butte County mayor accused of sexual assault of minor foreign exchange student - KCRA
Former Butte County mayor accused of sexual assault of minor foreign exchange student  KCRA

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Chandler doctor accused of sexual assault by at least one patient - FOX 10 Phoenix
Chandler doctor accused of sexual assault by at least one patient  FOX 10 Phoenix

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Sexual Assault Allegations Against Manny Yekutiel Roil San Francisco Democrats - KQED
Sexual Assault Allegations Against Manny Yekutiel Roil San Francisco Democrats  KQED

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Murray police ask victims of sexual assault suspects to come forward - ABC4 Utah
Murray police ask victims of sexual assault suspects to come forward  ABC4 Utah

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Man charged with first-degree sexual assault - WSAZ
Man charged with first-degree sexual assault  WSAZ

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Platner considering ‘best path forward’ after sexual assault accusation in Politico - Maine Morning Star
Platner considering ‘best path forward’ after sexual assault accusation in Politico  Maine Morning Star

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Stefon Diggs’ Legal Trouble Continues As Free-Agent WR’s Male Sexual Assault Accuser Turns Over Texts - Yahoo Sports
Stefon Diggs’ Legal Trouble Continues As Free-Agent WR’s Male Sexual Assault Accuser Turns Over Texts  Yahoo Sports

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Former El Paso nurse practitioner arrested on sexual assault warrants - KTSM 9 News
Former El Paso nurse practitioner arrested on sexual assault warrants  KTSM 9 News

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Grabill man learns punishment in second sexual assault sentencing of the week - WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN
Grabill man learns punishment in second sexual assault sentencing of the week  WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN

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Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by Rock Island police on charges of sexual abuse and assault - KWQC
Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by Rock Island police on charges of sexual abuse and assault  KWQC

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Lawsuit filed against Gillespie County, former deputy over alleged sexual assault - KVUE
Lawsuit filed against Gillespie County, former deputy over alleged sexual assault  KVUE

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Suspect Charged in Downtown Berkeley Sexual Assault - The City of Berkeley (.gov)
Suspect Charged in Downtown Berkeley Sexual Assault  The City of Berkeley (.gov)

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Army veteran detained by ICE alleges sexual assault at Tacoma detention center - KGW
Army veteran detained by ICE alleges sexual assault at Tacoma detention center  KGW

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DPS adds man wanted on sexual assault charges to Texas 10 Most Wanted list - KEYE
DPS adds man wanted on sexual assault charges to Texas 10 Most Wanted list  KEYE

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YMCA summer camp counselor accused in sexual assault of 10-year-old - KRON4
YMCA summer camp counselor accused in sexual assault of 10-year-old  KRON4

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Grabill man learns punishment in second sexual assault sentencing of the week - WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN
Grabill man learns punishment in second sexual assault sentencing of the week  WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN

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Graham Platner faces growing calls to withdraw following allegation of sexual assault - NPR
Graham Platner faces growing calls to withdraw following allegation of sexual assault  NPR

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ICE Asks Governor J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Sanctuary Politicians to Not Release Illegal Alien Arrested After Kidnapping and Sexually Assaulting a 9-Year-Old Girl - Homeland Security (.gov)
ICE Asks Governor J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Sanctuary Politicians to Not Release Illegal Alien Arrested After Kidnapping and Sexually Assaulting a 9-Year-Old Girl  Homeland Security (.gov)

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Murray City PD seeks additional victims after arrest of 2 sexual assault suspects - Gephardt Daily News
Murray City PD seeks additional victims after arrest of 2 sexual assault suspects  Gephardt Daily News

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Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation - CBS News
Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation  CBS News

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Army veteran alleges sexual assault at Tacoma ICE detention center - KING5.com
Army veteran alleges sexual assault at Tacoma ICE detention center  KING5.com

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Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation - The Guardian
Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation  The Guardian

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Fugitive previously convicted of rape and incest wanted on multiple sexual assault charges - KABB
Fugitive previously convicted of rape and incest wanted on multiple sexual assault charges  KABB

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More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation - PBS
More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation  PBS

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NJ’s top court says defendant can seek sex assault victim’s mental health records - New Jersey Monitor
NJ’s top court says defendant can seek sex assault victim’s mental health records  New Jersey Monitor

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Cabell County man arrested for child sexual assault - WOWK 13 News
Cabell County man arrested for child sexual assault  WOWK 13 News

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Is prison in play for Graham Platner? - USA Today
Is prison in play for Graham Platner?  USA Today

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Unknown verdict bars retrial for man accused of sexually assaulting minor - New Jersey Monitor
Unknown verdict bars retrial for man accused of sexually assaulting minor  New Jersey Monitor

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Menominee, Michigan man arrested on sexual assault charges involving a minor - WLUK
Menominee, Michigan man arrested on sexual assault charges involving a minor  WLUK

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YMCA summer camp counselor accused of sexually assaulting girl in Morgan Hill - NBC Bay Area
YMCA summer camp counselor accused of sexually assaulting girl in Morgan Hill  NBC Bay Area

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Former El Paso nurse practitioner arrested; accused of taking sexual advantage of patients - KFOX
Former El Paso nurse practitioner arrested; accused of taking sexual advantage of patients  KFOX

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Platner denies sexual assault allegations, says 'political establishment' ended campaign - WGME
Platner denies sexual assault allegations, says 'political establishment' ended campaign  WGME

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Sentence handed down to man convicted of sexually assaulting woman kidnapped from Collinsville Starbucks - First Alert 4
Sentence handed down to man convicted of sexually assaulting woman kidnapped from Collinsville Starbucks  First Alert 4

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The Valley Star Janet Caperna Says She Didn’t ‘Realize’ She Was Sexually Assaulted at Age 12 Until Going to Therapy - People.com
The Valley Star Janet Caperna Says She Didn’t ‘Realize’ She Was Sexually Assaulted at Age 12 Until Going to Therapy  People.com

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Man charged with sexual assault of minor - WSAZ
Man charged with sexual assault of minor  WSAZ

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Graham Platner ends Senate run in Maine amid sexual assault allegations - KGW
Graham Platner ends Senate run in Maine amid sexual assault allegations  KGW

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Former mayor of Biggs arrested for sexual abuse of a minor foreign exchange student - FOX40
Former mayor of Biggs arrested for sexual abuse of a minor foreign exchange student  FOX40

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Global: Filipino domestic workers exploited and subjected to sexual abuse in Saudi Arabia - Amnesty International
Global: Filipino domestic workers exploited and subjected to sexual abuse in Saudi Arabia  Amnesty International

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Platner, accused of sexual assault, suspends Senate campaign - Roll Call
Platner, accused of sexual assault, suspends Senate campaign  Roll Call

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Pima County attorney outlines challenges of prosecuting sexual assault cold cases decades later - KOLD
Pima County attorney outlines challenges of prosecuting sexual assault cold cases decades later  KOLD

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One of 3 accusers testifies in trial of former massage therapist: ‘I went for a massage and I was assaulted’ - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
One of 3 accusers testifies in trial of former massage therapist: ‘I went for a massage and I was assaulted’  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Chandler doctor accused of sexual assault by two patients - FOX 10 Phoenix
Chandler doctor accused of sexual assault by two patients  FOX 10 Phoenix

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Woman accuses Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault, he denies claim - WGME
Woman accuses Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault, he denies claim  WGME

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Former Biggs mayor Robert ‘Brian’ Bassett arrested on suspicion of sexual assault - Chico Enterprise-Record
Former Biggs mayor Robert ‘Brian’ Bassett arrested on suspicion of sexual assault  Chico Enterprise-Record

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Lawsuit filed against Gillespie County, former deputy over alleged sexual assault - KVUE
Lawsuit filed against Gillespie County, former deputy over alleged sexual assault  KVUE

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Chandler doctor arrested, facing sexual abuse and assault charges - ABC15 Arizona
Chandler doctor arrested, facing sexual abuse and assault charges  ABC15 Arizona

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Genoa man charged in sexual assault of teen at Sycamore bonfire - Shaw Local
Genoa man charged in sexual assault of teen at Sycamore bonfire  Shaw Local

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Former Biggs mayor arrested on child sexual assault charges - KRCR
Former Biggs mayor arrested on child sexual assault charges  KRCR

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Former Rock Ridge principal charged with sexually assaulting a student - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Former Rock Ridge principal charged with sexually assaulting a student  5 EYEWITNESS NEWS

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Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation - AP News
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation  AP News

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Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault. And, NATO summit begins - NPR
Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault. And, NATO summit begins  NPR

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Brother of LDS apostle pleads guilty to sexually abusing, enticing minors in Ohio and Utah - ABC4 Utah
Brother of LDS apostle pleads guilty to sexually abusing, enticing minors in Ohio and Utah  ABC4 Utah

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DPS adds man wanted on sexual assault charges to Texas 10 Most Wanted list - KEYE
DPS adds man wanted on sexual assault charges to Texas 10 Most Wanted list  KEYE

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148 untested rape kits found in Prichard, FBI to begin testing - mynbc15.com
148 untested rape kits found in Prichard, FBI to begin testing  mynbc15.com

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Man indicted on child pornography, sexual assault, and sexual performance of a child - KTXS
Man indicted on child pornography, sexual assault, and sexual performance of a child  KTXS

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74-year-old Wadsworth man Steven C. Kazmer arrested, accused of downloading 200K files of child sexual abuse material, police say - ABC7 Chicago
74-year-old Wadsworth man Steven C. Kazmer arrested, accused of downloading 200K files of child sexual abuse material, police say  ABC7 Chicago

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Gov. Shapiro weighs in | Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner suspends campaign - WGAL
Gov. Shapiro weighs in | Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner suspends campaign  WGAL

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Spanish Cardinal suspends himself after sexual assault allegations - Reuters
Spanish Cardinal suspends himself after sexual assault allegations  Reuters

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Calls grow for Graham Platner to drop out after sexual assault allegation - The Guardian
Calls grow for Graham Platner to drop out after sexual assault allegation  The Guardian

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Pima County attorney outlines challenges of prosecuting sexual assault cold cases decades later - KOLD
Pima County attorney outlines challenges of prosecuting sexual assault cold cases decades later  KOLD

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Democratic support for Graham Platner evaporates over sexual assault allegations - WJAR
Democratic support for Graham Platner evaporates over sexual assault allegations  WJAR

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As KY sex offense reports rise nearly 11%, advocates say more survivors are coming forward - LEX 18 News
As KY sex offense reports rise nearly 11%, advocates say more survivors are coming forward  LEX 18 News

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Detective details surveillance video in Carlos Zamora child sex assault trial - Laredo Morning Times
Detective details surveillance video in Carlos Zamora child sex assault trial  Laredo Morning Times

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Longtime Plano ISD teacher charged with child sex abuse - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
Longtime Plano ISD teacher charged with child sex abuse  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

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Yale Student Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman Riding N.Y.C. Subway with 4 Children - People.com
Yale Student Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman Riding N.Y.C. Subway with 4 Children  People.com

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Man, 24, arrested after Menominee sexual assault investigation involving 12-year-old girl - myupnow.com
Man, 24, arrested after Menominee sexual assault investigation involving 12-year-old girl  myupnow.com

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Platner’s Democratic Support Evaporates After Sexual Assault Allegation - The New York Times
Platner’s Democratic Support Evaporates After Sexual Assault Allegation  The New York Times

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Man arrested for sexually assaulting woman on bus in Salt Lake City - ABC4 Utah
Man arrested for sexually assaulting woman on bus in Salt Lake City  ABC4 Utah

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Former Biggs mayor faces felony sexual assault charges - Action News Now
Former Biggs mayor faces felony sexual assault charges  Action News Now

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Graham Platner drops out of Senate race amid new sexual assault allegation - CBS News
Graham Platner drops out of Senate race amid new sexual assault allegation  CBS News

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Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegations - weareiowa.com
Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegations  weareiowa.com

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Portland podiatrist convicted of sexually abusing multiple patients - KGW
Portland podiatrist convicted of sexually abusing multiple patients  KGW

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Former UC student files suit against university after sexual assault - Spectrum News
Former UC student files suit against university after sexual assault  Spectrum News

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Platner Suspends Maine Senate Bid After Assault Allegation - Bloomberg.com
Platner Suspends Maine Senate Bid After Assault Allegation  Bloomberg.com

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Democrat Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid after sexual assault allegation - EL PAÍS English
Democrat Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid after sexual assault allegation  EL PAÍS English

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Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegations - WQAD
Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegations  WQAD

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Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation - Yahoo
Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation  Yahoo

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Murray detectives urge more victims to come forward after 2 sex assault suspects arrested - KUTV
Murray detectives urge more victims to come forward after 2 sex assault suspects arrested  KUTV

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Court documents reveal more details about Plano ISD teacher jailed on child sex abuse charges - WFAA
Court documents reveal more details about Plano ISD teacher jailed on child sex abuse charges  WFAA

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Former Biggs mayor arrested on child sexual assault charges - Action News Now
Former Biggs mayor arrested on child sexual assault charges  Action News Now

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Maine Senate candidate suspends campaign after facing sexual assault allegations - KVUE
Maine Senate candidate suspends campaign after facing sexual assault allegations  KVUE

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San Mateo County supervisor on how Congress handles sexual assault complaints - NBC Bay Area
San Mateo County supervisor on how Congress handles sexual assault complaints  NBC Bay Area

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Man pleads guilty to rape, kidnapping at Wilmington vape shop - WECT
Man pleads guilty to rape, kidnapping at Wilmington vape shop  WECT

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Many Prichard sexual assault kits have never been tested, sheriff says - fox10tv.com
Many Prichard sexual assault kits have never been tested, sheriff says  fox10tv.com

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HKS Lecturer Who Met With Platner Campaign Says It’s ‘Curtains’ After Sexual Assault Allegation - The Harvard Crimson
HKS Lecturer Who Met With Platner Campaign Says It’s ‘Curtains’ After Sexual Assault Allegation  The Harvard Crimson

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Graham Platner drops out of Maine's Senate race following sexual assault allegations - WMTW
Graham Platner drops out of Maine's Senate race following sexual assault allegations  WMTW

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Building community partnerships for military sexual assault victims - usar.army.mil
Building community partnerships for military sexual assault victims  usar.army.mil

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Group urges changes to how Congress handles sexual harassment complaints - NBC Bay Area
Group urges changes to how Congress handles sexual harassment complaints  NBC Bay Area

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148 unprocessed sex assault kits taken from Alabama police department accused of widespread corruption - AL.com
148 unprocessed sex assault kits taken from Alabama police department accused of widespread corruption  AL.com

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Graham Platner suspends campaign operations in Senate race amid sexual assault allegations - WGME
Graham Platner suspends campaign operations in Senate race amid sexual assault allegations  WGME

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