Nov
30
Sexual Assault News
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News 8 Austin
Suspect wanted in attempted sexual assault
Corsicana Daily Sun – by Janet Jacobs
Two held following kidnapping, sexual assault
Little Elm Journal – by Ann Marie Shambaugh
Frisco man arrested for alleged sexual assault in Little Elm
El Paso Times
Police investigate assault at popular walking path
Waco Tribune – by Tommy Witherspoon
Former Waco ice cream truck driver sentenced on seven counts of sexual assault
KDBC, NBC El Paso – by the Associated Press
Man sues over alleged sexual abuse by Franciscan brother
A former Carlsbad resident who claims a Franciscan brother sexually abused him as a teenager in the late 1970s is suing the brother, the order he belongs to and two local parishes.
Lubbock Avalanche Journal – by Andre L. Taylor
Police nab man accused of sexually assaulting 3-, 8-year-old girls
Dallas Morning News – by the Associated Press
Lawyers seek to reverse sexual misconduct conviction
A legal brief claims the conviction should be thrown out because the defense team at his court-martial in New London was not allowed to fully cross-examine one of his accusers.
Washington Post – by Robert E. Pierre
Adult System Worsens Juvenile Recidivism, Report Says
Discusses the effects of the adult prison system on juvenile offenders, including their increased risk of sexual assault.
Nov
28
Doctors’ moral objection to emergency contraception: Should they be allowed to deny rape victims?
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CNN ran this segment about whether doctors have the right to deny patients contraception. Near the end of the video, there is a discussion about whether it is acceptable for doctors to deny emergency contraception to rape victims.
The report also talks briefly about laws in different states that regulate doctors’ rights to refuse different types of reproductive care, including which states mandate that emergency room doctors provide EC to rape victims.
Nov
28
Attempting to explain 10 percent drop in sex crime arrests
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Sex Crimes blogged about the recent USA Today story reporting a 10 percent decline in sex offense arrests over the past 10 years. The post also includes links to a couple of other blog discussions about the findings.
Nov
28
Sexual Assault News
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Fort Worth Star Telegram – by Robert Cadwallader
Mayor’s petition forces issue on sex-offender law
MANSFIELD — Mayor Barton Scott turned in a petition Monday that could force the city to adopt a sex-offender ordinance.
KXAN- Austin NBC affiliate
2 Soldiers Arrested On Rape Charges
CBS 11- Dallas/Fort Worth
Parents Accuse Special Ed Teacher of Child Abuse
The Turners say their 4-year-old son saw a teacher binding an autistic student to a chair.
The couple also claims their 4-year-old daughter says the same teacher touched her genitalia.
KXAN- Austin NBC affiliate
Police Seek Sexual Assault Suspect
Tyler Morning Telegraph – by Casey Knaupp
Tyler Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault, Kidnapping
FortBendNow News
Richmond Man Convicted Of Sexual Assault On A Child, Faces 20 Years
Tyler Morning Telegraph – by Casey Knaupp
Man Gets 20-Year Sentence for Sexual Assaults
Brenham BannerPress
Man accused of sexual assault sentenced
Nov
27
Sexual Assault News
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Washington Post – by the Associated Press
Teen Reaches Deal in Fla. Gang Rape Case
A teenager charged in the horrifying gang rape and beating of a woman and her son agreed to a plea deal Monday that will send him to prison for 20 years.
Washington Post – by Reuters
Kidman backs U.N. drive to end violence against women
KHOU, Houston CBS affiliate
Looking for a child sexual assault suspect
KTEN- Denison NBC affiliate
Tishomingo Man Arrested for Sexual Assault
WOAI San Antonio – by Aubrey Mika
Sexual Assault Reported at San Antonio International Airport
Nov
26
Wal-Mart’s response about stalking shirt
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We blogged about a shirt being sold at Wal-Mart with the phrase “Some call it stalking, I call it love” in October. Here’s an update with Wal-Mart’s response to the National Center for Victims of Crime when they complained about it.
Thank you for writing to Lee Scott to express your concerns about Wal-Mart selling t-shirts displaying the phrase “Some call it stalking, I call it love.” We appreciate your input and share your concerns for the victims of stalking and domestic violence. It is not our desire to encourage or make light of such a serious issue through the sale of any products we carry. Serving the many working families and communities who have placed their trust in us is both a responsibility and a top priority for our company, and one we do not take lightly.
When concerns were first raised in September about these t-shirts, we took a number of steps to remedy the situation. We issued a register restriction immediately, preventing any of the shirts from being sold. We also directed stores to remove the shirts from store shelves and return them to the supplier. We do not plan to stock the item in the future.
Again, we appreciate your concerns.
Sincerely,
Susann Saronitman
Director, Executive Communications
Nov
26
Sexual Assault News
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Washington Post – by Abdullah Shihri
Saudi Says Rape Victim Was Adulteress
CBS 11- Dallas/Fort Worth
Ga. Elementary School Students Charged With Rape
New York Times – by John Dougherty
Sect Leader Is Sentenced in Utah
Dallas Morning News – by the Associated Press
Poteet’s sex offender mayor plans to stay in office
KHOU, Houston CBS affiliate – by the Associated Press
Amarillo subdivision bans sex offenders
KHOU, Houston CBS affiliate
Child sexual assault suspect sought
Vega is the first person to be charged under a new law called “continuous sexual abuse of a young child.”
Longview News-Journal – by Adam J. Holland
LISD suit dismissed
The lawsuit claimed “deliberate indifference” on the part of the school district and former Foster Middle School Principal Michael McFarland surrounding repeated sexual assaults by a teacher’s aide.
Nov
20
Happy Thanksgiving!
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The blog will be on hiatus until Monday, November 26. All of us here at TAASA wish you a happy Thanksgiving. Those of you who are travelling, be safe.
Nov
20
Video interview with the father of one of the Georgia boys accused of rape
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This is a video about the 3 boys, ages 8 and 9, who are accused of kidnapping and raping an 11-year-old girl in Georgia. The father’s attitude is shocking. A judge issued a gag order in the case. The boys could face up to 5 years in juvenile detention if convicted.
The Acworth District Attorney said, “Where have we as society failed our children? Where do these thoughts come from?”
Nov
20
Sexual Assault News
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram – by Rasheed Abou-Hasamh
Lawyer’s appeal leads to more punishment for rape victim
More details about the Saudi rape victim who was sentenced to prison time and 200 lashes for being alone with a male who was not a relative when she was raped.
Washington Post – by Sue Pleming
U.S. offers mild criticism in Saudi rape case
KRGV – Brownsville
Sex Offender Registry Near School
KTEN NBC Denison
Nurse fired after patients report rape
Sulphur Springs News-Telegram – by Patti Sells
Outreach center for victims of domestic abuse opens here
CBS 42 Austin
David Copperfield pal insists rape allegations are ridiculous