Headlines for 09_22_2017

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos replaces Obama-era guidelines for handling sexual assault on campus - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos replaces Obama-era guidelines for handling sexual assault on campus Los Angeles Times Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Friday rescinded controversial Obama-era guidelines that had prodded colleges and universities to more aggressively — critics said too aggressively — investigate campus sexual assaults. The decision was not a ... Betsy DeVos Reverses Obama-era Policy on Campus Sexual Assault InvestigationsNew York Times Trump admin. ends Obama-era policy on campus sexual assaultABC News How Campus Sexual Assault Became So PoliticizedThe Atlantic CNN -TIME -Politico -U.S. Department of Education all 350 news articles »

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Ex-Baylor president: Some women 'willingly' make themselves victims of sexual assault - USA TODAY

USA TODAY

Ex-Baylor president: Some women 'willingly' make themselves victims of sexual assault USA TODAY WACO, Texas (AP) — A court filing this week reveals that the former interim president of Baylor University referred to some women who said they had been sexually assaulted as willing victims, amid lingering allegations that the nation's largest ... and more »

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California's Sexual Assault Law Will Hurt Black Kids - New York Times

New York Times

California's Sexual Assault Law Will Hurt Black Kids New York Times Survivors of sexual assault and their advocates, including those in the California legislature, roundly denounced Ms. DeVos's decision. But many others, including progressives and feminists who are no fans of the Trump administration, tentatively ...

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Man held on $3 million bond following stabbing, sexual assault in ... - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune

Man held on $3 million bond following stabbing, sexual assault in ... Chicago Tribune D'Javon Hudson, 24, was charged with attempted murder, two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, violation of an order of protection and two counts of ... and more »

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Delavan man sentenced for attempted sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl - Lincoln Courier

Lincoln Courier

Delavan man sentenced for attempted sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl Lincoln Courier A 36-year-old Delavan man was sentenced this week to a total of 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for targeting a 10-year-old Mason City girl for sexual assault earlier this year. David L. Darling pled guilty Thursday to one count of ...

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Sexual assault charge against Maurice Watson, Jr. is dropped - WOWT

WOWT

Sexual assault charge against Maurice Watson, Jr. is dropped WOWT Watson did plead no contest to a misdemeanor charge of 3rd degree assault. The assault did not involve his rape accuser. Watson was sentenced to 5 days in jail and received credit for time he already served behind bars during the sexual assault ... Prosecutors dismiss sexual assault charge against Maurice Watson Jr.KETV Omaha Sexual assault charge against ex-Creighton guard Maurice Watson is droppedESPN Maurice Watson Jr. has sexual assault charges dismissedKMTV - 3 News Now all 10 news articles »

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He Is We sexual assault allegations: Macy Santa Maria, Rachel Taylor release statements - Alternative Press

Alternative Press

He Is We sexual assault allegations: Macy Santa Maria, Rachel Taylor release statements Alternative Press Former He Is We touring guitarist Macy Santa Maria published a statement on her Facebook today alleging He Is We frontwoman Rachel Taylor sexually assaulted her while on tour. We spoke to Santa Maria and Taylor about the accusations. He Is We's tour ... and more »

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'A drunk can consent' judge acquits another cab driver of sexual assault - VICE News

VICE News

'A drunk can consent' judge acquits another cab driver of sexual assault VICE News Another Halifax cabbie has been acquitted of sexual assault in the latest incident of a woman alleging sexual crimes by a taxi driver only to have her case dismissed by Judge Gregory Lenehan. Thursday's acquittal underscores what protesters say is a ... and more »

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Some SoCal colleges commit to Obama-era sexual assault reforms after Trump admin rollback - 89.3 KPCC

89.3 KPCC

Some SoCal colleges commit to Obama-era sexual assault reforms after Trump admin rollback 89.3 KPCC On Friday, after the U.S. Department of Education announced new suggested policies for investigating campus sexual assault, some Southern California colleges said they would not take the federal suggestions. “We're not rolling back, we're dedicated to ...

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Nursing Home Employee Accused of Sexual Assault of 83-Year-Old Woman - NBC4 Washington

NBC4 Washington

Nursing Home Employee Accused of Sexual Assault of 83-Year-Old Woman NBC4 Washington The woman's nephew said she is suffering because of the assault. "She's not eating, she's crying, she's not her happy self," he said. "She's concerned, worrying. She's in shock that something like this happened." Her family doesn't want her to be ... Police investigating allegation of nursing home sexual assault of elderly womanFOX 5 DC all 3 news articles »

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