Headlines for 03_02_2026

UPDATE: Teen charged with predatory criminal sexual assault in Champaign Co. detained pretrial - WCIA.com
UPDATE: Teen charged with predatory criminal sexual assault in Champaign Co. detained pretrial  WCIA.com

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Former Colorado fire captain found guilty of sexual assault sentenced to 55 years to life and 20 years probation - Colorado Public Radio
Former Colorado fire captain found guilty of sexual assault sentenced to 55 years to life and 20 years probation  Colorado Public Radio

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Parkersburg man pleads guilty to sexual assault, abuse charges involving family member - WTAP
Parkersburg man pleads guilty to sexual assault, abuse charges involving family member  WTAP

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‘It’s a calling’: PennWest helps prepare sexual assault nursing examiners such as the one highlighted on ‘The Pitt’ - TribLIVE.com
‘It’s a calling’: PennWest helps prepare sexual assault nursing examiners such as the one highlighted on ‘The Pitt’  TribLIVE.com

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CCTV appeal amid sexual assault investigation - BBC
CCTV appeal amid sexual assault investigation  BBC

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Falcons assistant LaTroy Lewis fired amid sexual assault allegations - ESPN
Falcons assistant LaTroy Lewis fired amid sexual assault allegations  ESPN

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Married HS gym teacher charged with sexually assaulting student: ‘Can’t believe I’m going to do this’ - New York Post
Married HS gym teacher charged with sexually assaulting student: ‘Can’t believe I’m going to do this’  New York Post

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Kevin Esterly, who fled to Mexico with teen in 2018, loses bid to remove prosecutors ahead of sexual?assault trial - WFMZ.com
Kevin Esterly, who fled to Mexico with teen in 2018, loses bid to remove prosecutors ahead of sexual?assault trial  WFMZ.com

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Harrisburg police charge man with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child - WGAL
Harrisburg police charge man with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child  WGAL

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Court upholds conviction for man accused of sexually assaulting child - WRGB
Court upholds conviction for man accused of sexually assaulting child  WRGB

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Falcons fire LaTroy Lewis amid investigation into sexual assault allegations while at Michigan - The Athletic - The New York Times
Falcons fire LaTroy Lewis amid investigation into sexual assault allegations while at Michigan - The Athletic  The New York Times

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Colorado lawmakers tackle legislation on sexual assault - Colorado Politics
Colorado lawmakers tackle legislation on sexual assault  Colorado Politics

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CT considers reduced sentences for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse - CT Mirror
CT considers reduced sentences for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse  CT Mirror

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Man sentenced for child sexual assault at Langlade County church - Wausau Daily Herald
Man sentenced for child sexual assault at Langlade County church  Wausau Daily Herald

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Grand jury indicts former Ponaganset High School teacher on sexual assault charges - WJAR
Grand jury indicts former Ponaganset High School teacher on sexual assault charges  WJAR

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Longview parents accuse school district officials of not responding to student assault allegations - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Longview parents accuse school district officials of not responding to student assault allegations  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

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Man arrested Saturday for alleged sexual assault and robbery - Santa Maria Times
Man arrested Saturday for alleged sexual assault and robbery  Santa Maria Times

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Man pleads guilty to three counts of sexual assault of a child; sentencing pending - 12newsnow.com
Man pleads guilty to three counts of sexual assault of a child; sentencing pending  12newsnow.com

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Waco man sentenced to prison in sexual assault of two young family members - KWTX
Waco man sentenced to prison in sexual assault of two young family members  KWTX

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Nurse sentenced for engaging in sexual intercourse with patient - WEAU
Nurse sentenced for engaging in sexual intercourse with patient  WEAU

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Ex-Google CEO Wins Stay Of Sexual Assault, Surveillance Suit - Law360
Ex-Google CEO Wins Stay Of Sexual Assault, Surveillance Suit  Law360

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Long Island family sues school after daughter alleges sexual assault by teacher - NBC New York
Long Island family sues school after daughter alleges sexual assault by teacher  NBC New York

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District 65 board votes to dismiss administrator charged with sex crimes - therecordnorthshore.org
District 65 board votes to dismiss administrator charged with sex crimes  therecordnorthshore.org

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Waterbury man charged with sexual assault of minor - WFSB
Waterbury man charged with sexual assault of minor  WFSB

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Man arrested in connection to sexual assault of 16-year-old in Henry County: Sheriff - WSET
Man arrested in connection to sexual assault of 16-year-old in Henry County: Sheriff  WSET

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UGA students report sexual assaults; one suspect arrested - Online Athens
UGA students report sexual assaults; one suspect arrested  Online Athens

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Falcons coach fired after police confirm sexual assault investigation - Cleveland.com
Falcons coach fired after police confirm sexual assault investigation  Cleveland.com

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Man pleads guilty to three counts of sexual assault of a child; sentencing pending - 12newsnow.com
Man pleads guilty to three counts of sexual assault of a child; sentencing pending  12newsnow.com

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Hillsdale man accused of sexual assault convicted in separate weapons case - NEWS10 ABC
Hillsdale man accused of sexual assault convicted in separate weapons case  NEWS10 ABC

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Chippewa County man accused of sexual assault entered guilty pleas in court today - WQOW
Chippewa County man accused of sexual assault entered guilty pleas in court today  WQOW

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Tennessee man sentenced to 30 years in prison for child sexual assault related to 2022 Chippewa County AMBER alert - news8000.com
Tennessee man sentenced to 30 years in prison for child sexual assault related to 2022 Chippewa County AMBER alert  news8000.com

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SWAT Team Helps Santa Maria Police Arrest Sexual Assault and Robbery Suspect - edhat
SWAT Team Helps Santa Maria Police Arrest Sexual Assault and Robbery Suspect  edhat

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Tenth Circuit Affirms Insurer’s Denial of Coverage for Judgment Rendered After Corrections Officer’s Sexual Abuse Against Inmate - JD Supra
Tenth Circuit Affirms Insurer’s Denial of Coverage for Judgment Rendered After Corrections Officer’s Sexual Abuse Against Inmate  JD Supra

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Proctor Police Department investigating alleged sexual assault at elementary school - Northern News Now
Proctor Police Department investigating alleged sexual assault at elementary school  Northern News Now

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Former gym teacher accused of sexually harassing student - The Providence Journal
Former gym teacher accused of sexually harassing student  The Providence Journal

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Florida man sentenced for Hillsdale County child sexual assault - FOX 47 News
Florida man sentenced for Hillsdale County child sexual assault  FOX 47 News

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Maryland man faces rape, sexual assault charges in connection to incident in Franklin County - fox43.com
Maryland man faces rape, sexual assault charges in connection to incident in Franklin County  fox43.com

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Waterbury sex offender charged in sexual assault of a minor, police say - Norwalk Hour
Waterbury sex offender charged in sexual assault of a minor, police say  Norwalk Hour

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State Rep seeks to suspend license of El Paso dentist accused of sexually assaulting child - KFOX
State Rep seeks to suspend license of El Paso dentist accused of sexually assaulting child  KFOX

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Jury finds ex-Colorado State football player not guilty of sex assault - The Coloradoan
Jury finds ex-Colorado State football player not guilty of sex assault  The Coloradoan

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Collier County massage therapist accused of sexual crimes twice within a month - Gulf Coast News and Weather
Collier County massage therapist accused of sexual crimes twice within a month  Gulf Coast News and Weather

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NY student claims school tried to cover up alleged sexual assault by substitute teacher - PIX11
NY student claims school tried to cover up alleged sexual assault by substitute teacher  PIX11

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DJ who performs at kids' parties in OC charged with rape, possessing child porn - NBC Los Angeles
DJ who performs at kids' parties in OC charged with rape, possessing child porn  NBC Los Angeles

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Mahoning man jailed for 1 year for sexual assault in Kent park - Record-Courier
Mahoning man jailed for 1 year for sexual assault in Kent park  Record-Courier

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Columbia County man accused of sexually abusing minors convicted on weapons charges - WRGB
Columbia County man accused of sexually abusing minors convicted on weapons charges  WRGB

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Daycare owner didn’t report child’s alleged sexual assault by teacher, gets probation - WSB-TV
Daycare owner didn’t report child’s alleged sexual assault by teacher, gets probation  WSB-TV

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Hampton man accused of sexually assaulting 1?year?old denied bail again - Seacoastonline.com
Hampton man accused of sexually assaulting 1?year?old denied bail again  Seacoastonline.com

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New civil case filed against Madison man after prior sexual assault charges reduced - Emporia Gazette
New civil case filed against Madison man after prior sexual assault charges reduced  Emporia Gazette

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Judge Sentences Cromwell Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Multiple Children - CT.GOV-Connecticut's Official State Website (.gov)
Judge Sentences Cromwell Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Multiple Children  CT.GOV-Connecticut's Official State Website (.gov)

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Falcons fire ex-Michigan staffer under investigation for sexual assault - Detroit Free Press
Falcons fire ex-Michigan staffer under investigation for sexual assault  Detroit Free Press

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Woman accuses ex-U-M coach LaTroy Lewis of rape, judge grants protection order - Detroit Free Press
Woman accuses ex-U-M coach LaTroy Lewis of rape, judge grants protection order  Detroit Free Press

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Shogakukan to Probe Hiring of Manga Artists Convicted of Sex Crimes - nippon.com
Shogakukan to Probe Hiring of Manga Artists Convicted of Sex Crimes  nippon.com

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Pottsville man charged with child sexual abuse - Republican Herald
Pottsville man charged with child sexual abuse  Republican Herald

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Man gets 121 years to life for attempted sex assaults at Sacramento Target store - Sacramento Bee
Man gets 121 years to life for attempted sex assaults at Sacramento Target store  Sacramento Bee

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W.Va. man arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor - WOWK 13 News
W.Va. man arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor  WOWK 13 News

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Rochester Man Gets Jail Sentence for Sexual Assaults of Teen 7 12-Year-Old Girls - KROC-AM
Rochester Man Gets Jail Sentence for Sexual Assaults of Teen 7 12-Year-Old Girls  KROC-AM

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Ex-police officer admits sexual assault and misconduct - BBC
Ex-police officer admits sexual assault and misconduct  BBC

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Sebastopol business owner ousted after allegations of sexual assault, financial coercion surface - The Press Democrat
Sebastopol business owner ousted after allegations of sexual assault, financial coercion surface  The Press Democrat

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Former Colorado fire captain sent to prison for sexual assaults - CBS News
Former Colorado fire captain sent to prison for sexual assaults  CBS News

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Crime victim services are not optional, and the state budget is falling short | Opinion - Bellingham Herald
Crime victim services are not optional, and the state budget is falling short | Opinion  Bellingham Herald

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Column: Lifesavers, a spotlight on SAAVI - The Utah Statesman
Column: Lifesavers, a spotlight on SAAVI  The Utah Statesman

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Teen charged with graduation party assault to remain jailed until March 16 hearing - Daily Herald
Teen charged with graduation party assault to remain jailed until March 16 hearing  Daily Herald

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Daycare owner didn’t report child’s alleged sexual assault by teacher, gets probation - WSB-TV
Daycare owner didn’t report child’s alleged sexual assault by teacher, gets probation  WSB-TV

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Waterbury man, 60, charged in sexual assault of minor, police say - Darien Times
Waterbury man, 60, charged in sexual assault of minor, police say  Darien Times

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Stanley man enters plea to child sexual assault - Leader-Telegram
Stanley man enters plea to child sexual assault  Leader-Telegram

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Former firefighter sentenced for multiple counts of sexual assault - 9News
Former firefighter sentenced for multiple counts of sexual assault  9News

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Colorado cuts sexual assault DNA testing backlog, but wait times still behind standards - Colorado Newsline
Colorado cuts sexual assault DNA testing backlog, but wait times still behind standards  Colorado Newsline

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Former Salt Lake City fire captain convicted on nine sexual abuse counts - KSL TV 5
Former Salt Lake City fire captain convicted on nine sexual abuse counts  KSL TV 5

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Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Sexual Assault Survivors' Access to Victim Compensation - The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Sexual Assault Survivors' Access to Victim Compensation  The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education

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Man accused of using spyware, tech to target women in serial rape case - Cincinnati Enquirer
Man accused of using spyware, tech to target women in serial rape case  Cincinnati Enquirer

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Man makes plea in child sexual abuse case after being in ICE custody - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Man makes plea in child sexual abuse case after being in ICE custody  Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Three arrested in Northwest Louisiana child exploitation operation - KNOE
Three arrested in Northwest Louisiana child exploitation operation  KNOE

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Waterbury man, registered sex offender accused of sexually assaulting minor - WTNH.com
Waterbury man, registered sex offender accused of sexually assaulting minor  WTNH.com

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Surviving sexual abuse: Hearing my case would not proceed broke me all over again - The Irish Times
Surviving sexual abuse: Hearing my case would not proceed broke me all over again  The Irish Times

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South Austin, Chicago crime: Armed sexual assault suspect uses social media to lure women to West Washington Boulevard, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago
South Austin, Chicago crime: Armed sexual assault suspect uses social media to lure women to West Washington Boulevard, CPD says  ABC7 Chicago

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More victims speak out against Harrisburg man, 68, accused of child sex abuse: police - local21news.com
More victims speak out against Harrisburg man, 68, accused of child sex abuse: police  local21news.com

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Florida man who sexually assaulted minor relative in Michigan sentenced to up to 30 years in prison - MLive.com
Florida man who sexually assaulted minor relative in Michigan sentenced to up to 30 years in prison  MLive.com

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Dine Out for Safety for The Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault - Hot 98.3
Dine Out for Safety for The Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault  Hot 98.3

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Lawsuit: McKinney ISD athletic trainer sexually abused 14-year-old on and off campus - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
Lawsuit: McKinney ISD athletic trainer sexually abused 14-year-old on and off campus  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

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Reporting Sexual Violence Monthly News Brief - January 2026 - ReliefWeb
Reporting Sexual Violence Monthly News Brief - January 2026  ReliefWeb

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Former Ponaganset teacher facing sexual assault charges - WPRI.com
Former Ponaganset teacher facing sexual assault charges  WPRI.com

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Aaron Spencer Is Charged With Murder. He’s Also Running for County Sheriff in Arkansas. - The New York Times
Aaron Spencer Is Charged With Murder. He’s Also Running for County Sheriff in Arkansas.  The New York Times

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Will Smith Asks Judge To Dismiss Sexual Assault Lawsuit By Violinist - WBLS
Will Smith Asks Judge To Dismiss Sexual Assault Lawsuit By Violinist  WBLS

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Update on Idaho prison guard/sexual assault claims - Spokane Public Radio
Update on Idaho prison guard/sexual assault claims  Spokane Public Radio

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Logan County man arrested on sexual assault charge - WVVA
Logan County man arrested on sexual assault charge  WVVA

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Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson Reveals Why He Stood by Shannon Sharpe - Front Office Sports
Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson Reveals Why He Stood by Shannon Sharpe  Front Office Sports

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Bill to provide funding for sexual assault care awaits vote in Iowa House - KCCI
Bill to provide funding for sexual assault care awaits vote in Iowa House  KCCI

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Broken locks at barracks ‘put female soldiers at risk of sexual assault’ - The Times
Broken locks at barracks ‘put female soldiers at risk of sexual assault’  The Times

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Logan man arrested, accused of sexually assaulting a kid over multiple years - WSAZ
Logan man arrested, accused of sexually assaulting a kid over multiple years  WSAZ

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Atlanta Falcons fire newly hired assistant coach after sexual assault allegations - NBC News
Atlanta Falcons fire newly hired assistant coach after sexual assault allegations  NBC News

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Big manga artists pull their works from major publisher after sexual abuse scandal - Polygon
Big manga artists pull their works from major publisher after sexual abuse scandal  Polygon

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Rape and kidnapping suspect captured in Louisiana after extensive manhunt - WGNO
Rape and kidnapping suspect captured in Louisiana after extensive manhunt  WGNO

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El Paso dentist accused of sexual assault; allegedly had explicit photos of minor victim - KFOX
El Paso dentist accused of sexual assault; allegedly had explicit photos of minor victim  KFOX

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Falcons dismiss assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis amid sexual assault allegations in Michigan - CBS News
Falcons dismiss assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis amid sexual assault allegations in Michigan  CBS News

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Rhode Island teacher indicted on third-degree sexual assault charges allegedly involving student - Fall River Reporter
Rhode Island teacher indicted on third-degree sexual assault charges allegedly involving student  Fall River Reporter

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Judge hands maximum sentence for sexual abuse to former Columbus pastor - The Columbus Dispatch
Judge hands maximum sentence for sexual abuse to former Columbus pastor  The Columbus Dispatch

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State responds to former Green Bay teacher's child sexual assault appeal - Green Bay Press-Gazette
State responds to former Green Bay teacher's child sexual assault appeal  Green Bay Press-Gazette

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Hays County corrections officer arrested, accused of sexual assault, authorities say - KSAT
Hays County corrections officer arrested, accused of sexual assault, authorities say  KSAT

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Lehigh County dad who fled to Mexico with teen in 2018 loses bid to have sex assault case thrown out - The Morning Call
Lehigh County dad who fled to Mexico with teen in 2018 loses bid to have sex assault case thrown out  The Morning Call

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Trial of federal public servant accused of sexual assault hears closing arguments - Ottawa Citizen
Trial of federal public servant accused of sexual assault hears closing arguments  Ottawa Citizen

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