Headlines for 10_22_2026

Surfing faces a cultural reckoning as women’s voices grow louder over sexual abuse allegations | Lucy Small - The Guardian
Surfing faces a cultural reckoning as women’s voices grow louder over sexual abuse allegations | Lucy Small  The Guardian

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Women accuse Philadelphia doctor of sexual assault in civil lawsuit | Action News Investigation - 6abc Philadelphia
Women accuse Philadelphia doctor of sexual assault in civil lawsuit | Action News Investigation  6abc Philadelphia

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Opinion | We Know What Prevents College Sexual Assault. Now We Should Act on It. - The New York Times
Opinion | We Know What Prevents College Sexual Assault. Now We Should Act on It.  The New York Times

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More allegations of sexual assault made by former Radford students - WDBJ7
More allegations of sexual assault made by former Radford students  WDBJ7

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Monk on Caldey Island gave naked photos of himself to visitors - BBC
Monk on Caldey Island gave naked photos of himself to visitors  BBC

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Man convicted of break-in, ‘unimaginable’ sexual abuse of former girlfriend in Arlington - ARLnow
Man convicted of break-in, ‘unimaginable’ sexual abuse of former girlfriend in Arlington  ARLnow

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University of Arizona sorority member alleges she was sexually assaulted by 2 men at fraternity house - CBS News
University of Arizona sorority member alleges she was sexually assaulted by 2 men at fraternity house  CBS News

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Former Penfield Central School District employee charged with rape, sexual assault - 13WHAM-TV
Former Penfield Central School District employee charged with rape, sexual assault  13WHAM-TV

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16-Year-Old Reports Sexual Assault At Barbershop; Maryland Elementary School Teacher Arrested - The BayNet
16-Year-Old Reports Sexual Assault At Barbershop; Maryland Elementary School Teacher Arrested  The BayNet

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Amazon employee sues, alleging company failed to fully investigate rape report - KOMO
Amazon employee sues, alleging company failed to fully investigate rape report  KOMO

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Proposed legislation would close ‘voluntary intoxication’ loophole in WV sexual assault law - West Virginia Watch
Proposed legislation would close ‘voluntary intoxication’ loophole in WV sexual assault law  West Virginia Watch

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Stamford Man Convicted in 2024 Home Invasion, Robbery and Sexual Assault in West Haven - CT.GOV-Connecticut's Official State Website (.gov)
Stamford Man Convicted in 2024 Home Invasion, Robbery and Sexual Assault in West Haven  CT.GOV-Connecticut's Official State Website (.gov)

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School employee arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of student - KESQ
School employee arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of student  KESQ

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Reckoning with Cornell and sexual violence at Duke — a message from SHAPE - The Duke Chronicle
Reckoning with Cornell and sexual violence at Duke — a message from SHAPE  The Duke Chronicle

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Teen's alleged sexual assault at frat near Univ. of Chicago follows prior reports: Lawsuit - ABC30 Fresno
Teen's alleged sexual assault at frat near Univ. of Chicago follows prior reports: Lawsuit  ABC30 Fresno

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Financial Stability is Survivor Safety: Why the Coalition Opposes I-645 - Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV)
Financial Stability is Survivor Safety: Why the Coalition Opposes I-645  Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV)

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Amarillo man arrested on aggravated kidnapping, child sexual assault charges - KVII
Amarillo man arrested on aggravated kidnapping, child sexual assault charges  KVII

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Court records detail sexual assault case against Amy Acton’s stepfather - NBC4 WCMH-TV
Court records detail sexual assault case against Amy Acton’s stepfather  NBC4 WCMH-TV

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Oklahoma lawmakers hear statewide calls to improve handling of sexual assault kits - KOKH
Oklahoma lawmakers hear statewide calls to improve handling of sexual assault kits  KOKH

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Skyline’s Red Flag Campaign aims to raise sexual assault awareness - The Skyline View
Skyline’s Red Flag Campaign aims to raise sexual assault awareness  The Skyline View

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Apache Junction man sentenced to 32.5 years for sexual assault of teen - AZ Family
Apache Junction man sentenced to 32.5 years for sexual assault of teen  AZ Family

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University of Arizona sorority member alleges sexual assault at fraternity house - The Guardian
University of Arizona sorority member alleges sexual assault at fraternity house  The Guardian

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Another woman alleges sexual assault at fraternity near University of Chicago - CNN
Another woman alleges sexual assault at fraternity near University of Chicago  CNN

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2nd woman alleging sexual assault at a University of Chicago frat house feared she was drugged: police report - WBEZ Chicago
2nd woman alleging sexual assault at a University of Chicago frat house feared she was drugged: police report  WBEZ Chicago

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Austin's SAFE Alliance to bring back forensic exams for sexual assault survivors - KUT
Austin's SAFE Alliance to bring back forensic exams for sexual assault survivors  KUT

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Protecting Young People’s Safety: Why the Coalition Opposes I-001 and I-638 - Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV)
Protecting Young People’s Safety: Why the Coalition Opposes I-001 and I-638  Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV)

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Apache Junction man sentenced to more than 32 years for sexual assault of teen - AZ Family
Apache Junction man sentenced to more than 32 years for sexual assault of teen  AZ Family

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Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity launches sexual assault prevention initiative at Mizzou - Columbia Missourian
Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity launches sexual assault prevention initiative at Mizzou  Columbia Missourian

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Two Massachusetts State Troopers have been placed on leave amid an ongoing sexual assault investigation that occurred in Oak Bluffs this past Summer. - Facebook
Two Massachusetts State Troopers have been placed on leave amid an ongoing sexual assault investigation that occurred in Oak Bluffs this past Summer.  Facebook

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Radford University changes Greek life policy amid sexual assault allegations - WDBJ7
Radford University changes Greek life policy amid sexual assault allegations  WDBJ7

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Russian disinformation targets James Talarico with unfounded sexual assault claim - AFP Fact Check
Russian disinformation targets James Talarico with unfounded sexual assault claim  AFP Fact Check

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Amarillo police arrest man accused of kidnapping, child sexual assault - NewsChannel 10
Amarillo police arrest man accused of kidnapping, child sexual assault  NewsChannel 10

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Bard Places Music Professor on Leave After Allegation of Sexual Assault From Alum - https://www.thedailycatch.org/
Bard Places Music Professor on Leave After Allegation of Sexual Assault From Alum  https://www.thedailycatch.org/

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15 sexual assault reports recorded at U of A since August, but few details released - Arizona Daily Star
15 sexual assault reports recorded at U of A since August, but few details released  Arizona Daily Star

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Beshear calls for 'rigorous review' of KY colleges' sexual assault policies - The Courier-Journal
Beshear calls for 'rigorous review' of KY colleges' sexual assault policies  The Courier-Journal

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Men speak out against sexual violence following Cornell rape story - NPR
Men speak out against sexual violence following Cornell rape story  NPR

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Sexual assault concerns extend beyond Cornell to other colleges - The Lion's Roar Newspaper
Sexual assault concerns extend beyond Cornell to other colleges  The Lion's Roar Newspaper

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Boston City Council hosts hearing on assault and sexual violence in schools, local organizations testify - The Daily Free Press
Boston City Council hosts hearing on assault and sexual violence in schools, local organizations testify  The Daily Free Press

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Morehouse College Assault Allegations Spark Spelman Student Protest - Capital B News
Morehouse College Assault Allegations Spark Spelman Student Protest  Capital B News

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High school student sues football coach, Wake schools, alleging sexual abuse - News & Observer
High school student sues football coach, Wake schools, alleging sexual abuse  News & Observer

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'Medieval women could make accusations': The true story of a 15th-Century sexual assault survivor's quest for justice - BBC
'Medieval women could make accusations': The true story of a 15th-Century sexual assault survivor's quest for justice  BBC

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Former El Paso County firefighter charged with child sexual assault - KVIA
Former El Paso County firefighter charged with child sexual assault  KVIA

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New proposal discussed to continue progress with eliminating sexual assault kit backlogs - KFOR
New proposal discussed to continue progress with eliminating sexual assault kit backlogs  KFOR

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Bella Vista teen guilty of sexual assault arrested after reportedly violating sex offender status - KNWA FOX24
Bella Vista teen guilty of sexual assault arrested after reportedly violating sex offender status  KNWA FOX24

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Federal Law Requires Colleges to Improve Sexual Assault and Crime Reporting - Legis1
Federal Law Requires Colleges to Improve Sexual Assault and Crime Reporting  Legis1

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Amazon employee sues, alleging company silenced her after she reported rape by senior manager - KING5.com
Amazon employee sues, alleging company silenced her after she reported rape by senior manager  KING5.com

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Apache Junction Police Department investigation leads to sexual assault conviction - Apache Junction Independent
Apache Junction Police Department investigation leads to sexual assault conviction  Apache Junction Independent

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Beshear calls on Kentucky colleges to review sexual assault policies within 90 days - WYMT
Beshear calls on Kentucky colleges to review sexual assault policies within 90 days  WYMT

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Santa Fe police seek tips in Railyard Park sexual assault investigation - KOB 4
Santa Fe police seek tips in Railyard Park sexual assault investigation  KOB 4

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The Rainbow Steps legacy: A history of sexual assault prevention at Tufts - The Tufts Daily
The Rainbow Steps legacy: A history of sexual assault prevention at Tufts  The Tufts Daily

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Sexual Assaults on Campus No Longer Scrutinized as Closely Under Trump’s Education Department - ProPublica
Sexual Assaults on Campus No Longer Scrutinized as Closely Under Trump’s Education Department  ProPublica

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Beshear calls on Kentucky colleges to review campus sexual violence policies - WLKY
Beshear calls on Kentucky colleges to review campus sexual violence policies  WLKY

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Polymarket removes bets on outcome of Cornell sexual assault case - CBS News
Polymarket removes bets on outcome of Cornell sexual assault case  CBS News

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Waco man gets 15 years for sexually assaulting autistic teen at Bellmead motel - KWTX
Waco man gets 15 years for sexually assaulting autistic teen at Bellmead motel  KWTX

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Granite City man charged after baby monitor captured sexual abuse - Alton Telegraph
Granite City man charged after baby monitor captured sexual abuse  Alton Telegraph

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Man linked to Rancho Peñasquitos daycare center arrested for child sex abuse - NBC 7 San Diego
Man linked to Rancho Peñasquitos daycare center arrested for child sex abuse  NBC 7 San Diego

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Elbert County student charged in reported school bus sexual assaults - 11Alive.com
Elbert County student charged in reported school bus sexual assaults  11Alive.com

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Blaine School District denies claims in lawsuits over sexual assault investigations - My Bellingham Now
Blaine School District denies claims in lawsuits over sexual assault investigations  My Bellingham Now

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Amazon sued for failing to protect employee who accused a manager of sexual assault - KUOW
Amazon sued for failing to protect employee who accused a manager of sexual assault  KUOW

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Parent sues Billings School District, bus provider over alleged sexual assaults on bus - KTVQ
Parent sues Billings School District, bus provider over alleged sexual assaults on bus  KTVQ

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El Paso County firefighter arrested for alleged sexual assault of teen he met online - KFOX
El Paso County firefighter arrested for alleged sexual assault of teen he met online  KFOX

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What’s needed to more effectively respond to sexual assault cases on college campuses? - WBEZ Chicago
What’s needed to more effectively respond to sexual assault cases on college campuses?  WBEZ Chicago

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Witnesses stop man attempting to sexually assault tourist in St. Pete Beach: docs - WFLA
Witnesses stop man attempting to sexually assault tourist in St. Pete Beach: docs  WFLA

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‘Completely unacceptable': Sexual assault lawsuit fuels protests at Loyola University - NBC 5 Chicago
‘Completely unacceptable': Sexual assault lawsuit fuels protests at Loyola University  NBC 5 Chicago

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Federal jury convicts Monahans man after he sexually abused a child for 5 years - CBS7
Federal jury convicts Monahans man after he sexually abused a child for 5 years  CBS7

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Chicago attorney reacts to recent wave sexual assault allegations on college campuses - Audacy
Chicago attorney reacts to recent wave sexual assault allegations on college campuses  Audacy

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Fugitive arrested in Tucson for child sexual assault, kidnapping - KOLD
Fugitive arrested in Tucson for child sexual assault, kidnapping  KOLD

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New sexual assault allegations emerge involving fraternity houses in Chicago and Arizona - CNN
New sexual assault allegations emerge involving fraternity houses in Chicago and Arizona  CNN

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US universities are failing to protect victims of sexual assault - Al Jazeera
US universities are failing to protect victims of sexual assault  Al Jazeera

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U.D. man scheduled for trial this week pleads to sexual assault - Delco Times
U.D. man scheduled for trial this week pleads to sexual assault  Delco Times

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La Crosse man gets 7 years probation for second-degree sexual assault of a child - WXOW
La Crosse man gets 7 years probation for second-degree sexual assault of a child  WXOW

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Governor Newsom signs bills to protect sexual assault survivors and increase safety on college campuses - California State Portal | CA.gov
Governor Newsom signs bills to protect sexual assault survivors and increase safety on college campuses  California State Portal | CA.gov

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Man indicted in murder of 16-year-old Cleveland girl, sexual assault of another teen - Cleveland 19 News
Man indicted in murder of 16-year-old Cleveland girl, sexual assault of another teen  Cleveland 19 News

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Daughter of Waterbury woman accused of holding stepson captive alleges sexual assault - WTNH.com
Daughter of Waterbury woman accused of holding stepson captive alleges sexual assault  WTNH.com

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Tucson police arrest Las Vegas man wanted for sexual assault of a child - KVOA
Tucson police arrest Las Vegas man wanted for sexual assault of a child  KVOA

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On Tuesday, October 20th, members of our department attended the Culpeper Virginia Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Task Force Annual Candlelight Vigil. This annual vigil is to honor the survivors and victims of domestic violence. This year's speaker - Facebook
On Tuesday, October 20th, members of our department attended the Culpeper Virginia Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Task Force Annual Candlelight Vigil. This annual vigil is to honor the survivors and victims of domestic violence. This year's speaker  Facebook

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Alleged sexual assault at University of Chicago under investigation - WQAD
Alleged sexual assault at University of Chicago under investigation  WQAD

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Badgers Against Sexual Assault demands action from the university at Friday rally - The Daily Cardinal
Badgers Against Sexual Assault demands action from the university at Friday rally  The Daily Cardinal

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Local firefighter accused of raping Horizon City teen - KTSM 9 News
Local firefighter accused of raping Horizon City teen  KTSM 9 News

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I'm not shocked that systems fail sexual assault survivors - Chicago Sun-Times
I'm not shocked that systems fail sexual assault survivors  Chicago Sun-Times

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No, it is about consent: A response to the Sundial’s defense of rape culture - Columbia Daily Spectator
No, it is about consent: A response to the Sundial’s defense of rape culture  Columbia Daily Spectator

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Elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting teen at barbershop, police say - Valley News Live
Elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting teen at barbershop, police say  Valley News Live

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Man accused in UNL attempted sexual assault makes first court appearance - KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE
Man accused in UNL attempted sexual assault makes first court appearance  KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE

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Another woman says she was sexually assaulted at a University of Chicago fraternity party - WBEZ Chicago
Another woman says she was sexually assaulted at a University of Chicago fraternity party  WBEZ Chicago

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Opinion | The Obvious Step That Could Mean Fewer Fraternity Sexual Assaults - The New York Times
Opinion | The Obvious Step That Could Mean Fewer Fraternity Sexual Assaults  The New York Times

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UTA, Arlington offer support for sexual assault victims - The Shorthorn
UTA, Arlington offer support for sexual assault victims  The Shorthorn

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Surgeon accused of sexually assaulting Illinois patient now seeks Iowa license - KCRG
Surgeon accused of sexually assaulting Illinois patient now seeks Iowa license  KCRG

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Digital evidence, phone records under review in U of U football player sexual assault case - KUTV
Digital evidence, phone records under review in U of U football player sexual assault case  KUTV

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No clear signs that Legislature will act swiftly on child sexual abuse amendment - CommonWealth Beacon
No clear signs that Legislature will act swiftly on child sexual abuse amendment  CommonWealth Beacon

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There Are Ways to Reduce Campus Sexual Assaults. Will More Colleges Use Them? - Reasons to be Cheerful
There Are Ways to Reduce Campus Sexual Assaults. Will More Colleges Use Them?  Reasons to be Cheerful

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Alamo man gets 50 years in prison for sexual abuse of three children - MyRGV.com
Alamo man gets 50 years in prison for sexual abuse of three children  MyRGV.com

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University of Arizona suspends fraternity after rape allegation - NewsNation
University of Arizona suspends fraternity after rape allegation  NewsNation

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Amarillo man arrested on aggravated kidnapping, child sexual assault charges - KVII
Amarillo man arrested on aggravated kidnapping, child sexual assault charges  KVII

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'We dress women to empower them on their darkest days' - BBC
'We dress women to empower them on their darkest days'  BBC

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U of U football player accused of sharing intimate videos of alleged sexual assault - KUTV
U of U football player accused of sharing intimate videos of alleged sexual assault  KUTV

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LSU Student Senate proposes bill to support sexual assault victims, hold administration accountable - The Reveille, LSU's student newspaper
LSU Student Senate proposes bill to support sexual assault victims, hold administration accountable  The Reveille, LSU's student newspaper

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CU Boulder says high-ranking 2024 sex assault report rates are due in part to prevention education - 9News
CU Boulder says high-ranking 2024 sex assault report rates are due in part to prevention education  9News

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Sexual assault prevention program Flip the Script reinstated - The Stanford Daily
Sexual assault prevention program Flip the Script reinstated  The Stanford Daily

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UChicago Public Safety Council In 'Early Stage' Of Exploring Policy Changes Around Sexual Violence - Block Club Chicago
UChicago Public Safety Council In 'Early Stage' Of Exploring Policy Changes Around Sexual Violence  Block Club Chicago

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Second woman alleges sexual assault at a U. of C. fraternity in new lawsuit - Hyde Park Herald
Second woman alleges sexual assault at a U. of C. fraternity in new lawsuit  Hyde Park Herald

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