Headlines for 01_20_2026

Russell Brand appears in UK court charged with further sexual offences - The Guardian
Russell Brand appears in UK court charged with further sexual offences  The Guardian

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Russell Brand Granted Bail After Virtual Court Appearance on Further Rape and Sexual Assault Charges - Variety
Russell Brand Granted Bail After Virtual Court Appearance on Further Rape and Sexual Assault Charges  Variety

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Russell Brand Granted Bail Over Further Sexual Assault Charges as He Appears Via Video Link in London Court - hollywoodreporter.com
Russell Brand Granted Bail Over Further Sexual Assault Charges as He Appears Via Video Link in London Court  hollywoodreporter.com

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Levittown, Bucks County man faces 11 charges in child sexual assault case - 6abc.com
Levittown, Bucks County man faces 11 charges in child sexual assault case  6abc.com

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Twin brothers, both former Thornton Fractional teachers and coaches, accused of sexually assaulting students - CBS News
Twin brothers, both former Thornton Fractional teachers and coaches, accused of sexually assaulting students  CBS News

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Pa. man charged with sexual assault after NJ teen posts on Reddit: Officials - nbcphiladelphia.com
Pa. man charged with sexual assault after NJ teen posts on Reddit: Officials  nbcphiladelphia.com

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Cordon set up in Forest Recreation Ground after serious sexual assault - BBC
Cordon set up in Forest Recreation Ground after serious sexual assault  BBC

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Former Maine school bus driver sentenced for sexual assault - wgme.com
Former Maine school bus driver sentenced for sexual assault  wgme.com

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Sexual assault, battery results in the arrest of a local man - wtrf.com
Sexual assault, battery results in the arrest of a local man  wtrf.com

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Former Colorado high school security guard and pastor convicted of sexual assault on a child - CBS News
Former Colorado high school security guard and pastor convicted of sexual assault on a child  CBS News

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Child sexual assault; former Waukesha County correctional officer charged - fox6now.com
Child sexual assault; former Waukesha County correctional officer charged  fox6now.com

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York man charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child - nebraska.tv
York man charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child  nebraska.tv

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2 teens charged in St. George’s sexual assault case - wreg.com
2 teens charged in St. George’s sexual assault case  wreg.com

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1 sexual assault charge dropped against ER doctor facing allegations in N.S., N.B. - CBC
1 sexual assault charge dropped against ER doctor facing allegations in N.S., N.B.  CBC

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Contracted ICE employee pleads guilty to sexual abuse of female detainee - shreveporttimes.com
Contracted ICE employee pleads guilty to sexual abuse of female detainee  shreveporttimes.com

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Lansing news: Former Thornton Fractional South High School teacher Andre Richmond charged with sexual assault, abuse of students - abc7chicago.com
Lansing news: Former Thornton Fractional South High School teacher Andre Richmond charged with sexual assault, abuse of students  abc7chicago.com

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Police Investigate Sexual Assault - gastongov.com
Police Investigate Sexual Assault  gastongov.com

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Levittown man charged in Woodbury child sexual assault - fox29.com
Levittown man charged in Woodbury child sexual assault  fox29.com

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Ed. Dept. Opens Fewer Sexual Violence Investigations as Trump Dismantles It - Education Week
Ed. Dept. Opens Fewer Sexual Violence Investigations as Trump Dismantles It  Education Week

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Former school bus driver sentenced for sexual assault - wabi.tv
Former school bus driver sentenced for sexual assault  wabi.tv

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Texas DPS offers new DNA testing for sexual assault victims - nbcdfw.com
Texas DPS offers new DNA testing for sexual assault victims  nbcdfw.com

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Trial underway for alleged Waco gang member charged in sexual assault of ex-girlfriend’s daughters - kwtx.com
Trial underway for alleged Waco gang member charged in sexual assault of ex-girlfriend’s daughters  kwtx.com

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Parents still waiting for Jeffco counselor plea deal on sexual assault charge - denvergazette.com
Parents still waiting for Jeffco counselor plea deal on sexual assault charge  denvergazette.com

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Plainfield man convicted of child sexual assault - mycentraljersey.com
Plainfield man convicted of child sexual assault  mycentraljersey.com

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Hancock County man charged with sexual assault and battery, arrested in Pennsylvania - wtov9.com
Hancock County man charged with sexual assault and battery, arrested in Pennsylvania  wtov9.com

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Tommy Lee Accuser Refiles Helicopter Sex Assault Lawsuit Using New Law: 'I'm Seeking Justice' - Rolling Stone
Tommy Lee Accuser Refiles Helicopter Sex Assault Lawsuit Using New Law: 'I'm Seeking Justice'  Rolling Stone

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Former UCSB Student Convicted of Forcible Rape and Sexual Assault Following Three-Month Jury Trial - edhat.com
Former UCSB Student Convicted of Forcible Rape and Sexual Assault Following Three-Month Jury Trial  edhat.com

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Jury selection begins in sexual assault trial of former Washoe County School District employee - 2news.com
Jury selection begins in sexual assault trial of former Washoe County School District employee  2news.com

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Former UTMB Health contractor sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault of cancer patient - click2houston.com
Former UTMB Health contractor sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault of cancer patient  click2houston.com

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DHS asks for public’s help locating two undocumented men accused of sexual assault at Large in Minnesota - kttc.com
DHS asks for public’s help locating two undocumented men accused of sexual assault at Large in Minnesota  kttc.com

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Partial settlement reached in eXp sexual assault lawsuit - HousingWire
Partial settlement reached in eXp sexual assault lawsuit  HousingWire

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We interviewed Australian women who sexually abused children. This is what we learnt - The Conversation
We interviewed Australian women who sexually abused children. This is what we learnt  The Conversation

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Desert Hot Springs foster caregiver suspected of multiple counts of child sexual assault - kesq.com
Desert Hot Springs foster caregiver suspected of multiple counts of child sexual assault  kesq.com

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Hancock County man charged with sexual assault, battery - reviewonline.com
Hancock County man charged with sexual assault, battery  reviewonline.com

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Fayette County man accused of statutory sexual assault - observer-reporter.com
Fayette County man accused of statutory sexual assault  observer-reporter.com

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Man sentenced for sexual assault of unconscious woman in Sacramento County - sacbee.com
Man sentenced for sexual assault of unconscious woman in Sacramento County  sacbee.com

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Albany man charged with repeated sexual assault against the same child - themonroetimes.com
Albany man charged with repeated sexual assault against the same child  themonroetimes.com

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Ex-'Dances with Wolves' star Nathan Chasing Horse on trial for 21 sexual abuse charges - news3lv.com
Ex-'Dances with Wolves' star Nathan Chasing Horse on trial for 21 sexual abuse charges  news3lv.com

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Arrest Made in Multi-Jurisdiction Cold Case Sexual Assault Series - berkeleyca.gov
Arrest Made in Multi-Jurisdiction Cold Case Sexual Assault Series  berkeleyca.gov

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Menasha student teacher gets 1 year on probation for sexual misconduct with student - fox11online.com
Menasha student teacher gets 1 year on probation for sexual misconduct with student  fox11online.com

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DOCUMENTS: 4 accused of sexually assaulting, grooming East Texas teenage girl - cbs19.tv
DOCUMENTS: 4 accused of sexually assaulting, grooming East Texas teenage girl  cbs19.tv

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‘I could not stay silent’: Palestinian prisoner tells of sexual abuse in Israeli jail - The Guardian
‘I could not stay silent’: Palestinian prisoner tells of sexual abuse in Israeli jail  The Guardian

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School district agrees to $2.2 million settlement in Santa Fe High sex assault case - santafenewmexican.com
School district agrees to $2.2 million settlement in Santa Fe High sex assault case  santafenewmexican.com

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DA’s office receives $126K to support domestic, sexual violence survivors - recorder.com
DA’s office receives $126K to support domestic, sexual violence survivors  recorder.com

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Charlestown woman faces felony charges related to child sexual abuse - vnews.com
Charlestown woman faces felony charges related to child sexual abuse  vnews.com

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Authorities: 4 Tyler residents charged after grooming, sexually assaulting teenage girl - kltv.com
Authorities: 4 Tyler residents charged after grooming, sexually assaulting teenage girl  kltv.com

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Russell Brand Faces New Rape, Sexual Assault Charges - Law360
Russell Brand Faces New Rape, Sexual Assault Charges  Law360

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Man arrested for sexual assault of teen; Fresno police seek more victims - abc30.com
Man arrested for sexual assault of teen; Fresno police seek more victims  abc30.com

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East Windsor man convicted of sexually assaulting multiple children - fox61.com
East Windsor man convicted of sexually assaulting multiple children  fox61.com

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Judge rules Timothy Busfield can be released following arrest on child sex abuse charges - ABC News
Judge rules Timothy Busfield can be released following arrest on child sex abuse charges  ABC News

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The Challenges of Prosecuting Sexual Assault in New Mexico - krqe.com
The Challenges of Prosecuting Sexual Assault in New Mexico  krqe.com

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Former Jeffco Schools Security Officer Convicted of Child Sexual Assault - Campus Safety Magazine
Former Jeffco Schools Security Officer Convicted of Child Sexual Assault  Campus Safety Magazine

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2 more women accuse actor Russell Brand of rape, sexual assault - upi.com
2 more women accuse actor Russell Brand of rape, sexual assault  upi.com

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California Law Change Revives Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee - MetalSucks
California Law Change Revives Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee  MetalSucks

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Foster Caregiver Arrested on Child Sexual Assault Charges - MyNewsLA.com
Foster Caregiver Arrested on Child Sexual Assault Charges  MyNewsLA.com

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Florida man man convicted in Hillsdale Co. sex assault - detroitnews.com
Florida man man convicted in Hillsdale Co. sex assault  detroitnews.com

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State revokes Newburgh chiropractor’s license following sexual assault allegation - insideindianabusiness.com
State revokes Newburgh chiropractor’s license following sexual assault allegation  insideindianabusiness.com

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Man arrested, charged with alleged sexual abuse of 8-year-old stepdaughter in Kearns - abc4.com
Man arrested, charged with alleged sexual abuse of 8-year-old stepdaughter in Kearns  abc4.com

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Former Beloit Memorial High School teacher pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges - beloitdailynews.com
Former Beloit Memorial High School teacher pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges  beloitdailynews.com

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East Windsor man found guilty of sexually assaulting children - ctinsider.com
East Windsor man found guilty of sexually assaulting children  ctinsider.com

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Deptford man accused of attempted sexual assault of a teen boy - courierpostonline.com
Deptford man accused of attempted sexual assault of a teen boy  courierpostonline.com

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Judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield pending child sex abuse case - The Guardian
Judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield pending child sex abuse case  The Guardian

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Julio Iglesias: Spanish singer denies allegations of sexual abuse - BBC
Julio Iglesias: Spanish singer denies allegations of sexual abuse  BBC

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East Windsor man found guilty of sexually assaulting children - wfsb.com
East Windsor man found guilty of sexually assaulting children  wfsb.com

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Sexual Assault of Protesters Detained in Kermanshah - IranWire
Sexual Assault of Protesters Detained in Kermanshah  IranWire

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Rayshawn Deon Taylor: Former Durham police officer sentenced to prison for sexual assault during welfare check - abc11.com
Rayshawn Deon Taylor: Former Durham police officer sentenced to prison for sexual assault during welfare check  abc11.com

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Russell Simmons Denies Fleeing To Bali To Avoid Sexual Assault Allegations - WBLS
Russell Simmons Denies Fleeing To Bali To Avoid Sexual Assault Allegations  WBLS

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Man arrested for sexually assaulting patient at Sharpe Hospital - wdtv.com
Man arrested for sexually assaulting patient at Sharpe Hospital  wdtv.com

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East Windsor man found guilty of sexually assaulting children - wtnh.com
East Windsor man found guilty of sexually assaulting children  wtnh.com

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Russell Brand granted bail following additional sexual assault charges - Entertainment Weekly
Russell Brand granted bail following additional sexual assault charges  Entertainment Weekly

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Russell Brand Granted Bail on Sexual Assault and Rape Charges by London Judge - People.com
Russell Brand Granted Bail on Sexual Assault and Rape Charges by London Judge  People.com

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Judge Sentences Bridgeport Man Convicted of 2019 Sexual Assault in Milford - portal.ct.gov
Judge Sentences Bridgeport Man Convicted of 2019 Sexual Assault in Milford  portal.ct.gov

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Pima County man with long criminal history facing sexual assault charges - kold.com
Pima County man with long criminal history facing sexual assault charges  kold.com

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‘The Voice’ Singer Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault - Wide Open Country
‘The Voice’ Singer Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault  Wide Open Country

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Russell Brand appears in court via videolink charged with further sex offences - BBC
Russell Brand appears in court via videolink charged with further sex offences  BBC

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Opening statements begin in sex assault trial of 'Dances With Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse - dailyjournal.net
Opening statements begin in sex assault trial of 'Dances With Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse  dailyjournal.net

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N.J. man who sexually assaulted child under 13 now faces 25+ years behind bars - nj.com
N.J. man who sexually assaulted child under 13 now faces 25+ years behind bars  nj.com

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Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Mötley Crüe's Tommy Lee Revived Under New Californian Law - Theprp.com
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Mötley Crüe's Tommy Lee Revived Under New Californian Law  Theprp.com

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Russell Brand Granted Bail in Rape and Sexual Assault Case - Complex
Russell Brand Granted Bail in Rape and Sexual Assault Case  Complex

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Jury selection begins for luxury real estate brothers accused of sexually abusing women - NBC News
Jury selection begins for luxury real estate brothers accused of sexually abusing women  NBC News

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Man arrested after overnight home invasion and sexual assault investigation in Bulloch County - griceconnect.com
Man arrested after overnight home invasion and sexual assault investigation in Bulloch County  griceconnect.com

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Tommy Lee Accuser Reignites Helicopter Sex Assault Lawsuit: ‘Determined to See That Justice Is Done’ - Billboard
Tommy Lee Accuser Reignites Helicopter Sex Assault Lawsuit: ‘Determined to See That Justice Is Done’  Billboard

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Judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield from jail pending child sex abuse case in New Mexico - kcra.com
Judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield from jail pending child sex abuse case in New Mexico  kcra.com

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Sexual Misconduct Timothy Busfield - lufkindailynews.com
Sexual Misconduct Timothy Busfield  lufkindailynews.com

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Russell Brand appears in UK court by video link on further rape, sex assault charges - Reuters
Russell Brand appears in UK court by video link on further rape, sex assault charges  Reuters

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Former WVSU player convicted of sexual assault - wvmetronews.com
Former WVSU player convicted of sexual assault  wvmetronews.com

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Timothy Busfield to be released from jail as he awaits trial on child sexual abuse charges - Yahoo
Timothy Busfield to be released from jail as he awaits trial on child sexual abuse charges  Yahoo

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Reporting Sexual Violence Monthly News Brief - December 2025 - ReliefWeb
Reporting Sexual Violence Monthly News Brief - December 2025  ReliefWeb

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Poker Pro Who Lost Big in Million Dollar Game Arrested for Sexual Assault - PokerNews
Poker Pro Who Lost Big in Million Dollar Game Arrested for Sexual Assault  PokerNews

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Pro poker player from Toronto charged with sexual assault - thestar.com
Pro poker player from Toronto charged with sexual assault  thestar.com

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Teenager among Iranian protesters sexually assaulted in custody, rights group says - The Guardian
Teenager among Iranian protesters sexually assaulted in custody, rights group says  The Guardian

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Actor Timothy Busfield ordered released from jail pending trial in child sex abuse case in New Mexico - CBS News
Actor Timothy Busfield ordered released from jail pending trial in child sex abuse case in New Mexico  CBS News

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As Angel Sexton, 27, Is Sentenced to Prison, Mother Describes a Family Wrecked By Sexual Assault of Her Son, 13 - flaglerlive.com
As Angel Sexton, 27, Is Sentenced to Prison, Mother Describes a Family Wrecked By Sexual Assault of Her Son, 13  flaglerlive.com

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Austin Musician and “The Voice” Alumn Brian Scartocci Arrested for Sexual Assault - - Saving Country Music
Austin Musician and “The Voice” Alumn Brian Scartocci Arrested for Sexual Assault  - Saving Country Music

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Florida man arrested in Ontario for alleged kidnapping, sexual assault of teen - foxla.com
Florida man arrested in Ontario for alleged kidnapping, sexual assault of teen  foxla.com

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Alexander Brothers Accuser Was Found Dead Last Year, Authorities Say - The New York Times
Alexander Brothers Accuser Was Found Dead Last Year, Authorities Say  The New York Times

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Dutch Migrant Integration Project Rocked by Years of Sexual Abuse and Violence - Hungarian Conservative
Dutch Migrant Integration Project Rocked by Years of Sexual Abuse and Violence  Hungarian Conservative

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Woman Refiles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee - The Brag
Woman Refiles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee  The Brag

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Professional poker player charged with sexual assault: Toronto police - toronto.citynews.ca
Professional poker player charged with sexual assault: Toronto police  toronto.citynews.ca

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Worcester Man Facing Child Sexual Assault Charges - Patch
Worcester Man Facing Child Sexual Assault Charges  Patch

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Sexual assault survivor calls for accountability after police comments left her feeling ‘humiliated’ - CBC
Sexual assault survivor calls for accountability after police comments left her feeling ‘humiliated’  CBC

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Spanish Prosecutors Investigate Sexual Assault Claims Against Julio Iglesias - The New York Times
Spanish Prosecutors Investigate Sexual Assault Claims Against Julio Iglesias  The New York Times

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