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KXII
Convicted sex offender flees Sherman court room, remains at large

Dallas Morning News
Rod Dreher: Bullying marks you for life

Washington Post – by Colleen Long
Prosecutor’s book helps parents discuss sex abuse

My Fox Houston
Houston Police Searching for Sexual Assault Suspect

ABC 13 Houston
Fugitive wanted for sex assault of child

CBS 10 Amarillo
Former Sergeant Indicted

Washington Post
In Australia, Pope Strongly Condemns Abuse and Issues Apology

Washington Post – by Michelle Roberts
Authorities Seek Indicted Polygamist Sect Members

Jeffs and four of the followers were charged in Texas with felony sexual assault of a child, and the fifth follower was charged with failing to report child abuse.

KLBJ Austin
Man in critical condition after sexual assault at state school

redOrbit – by Mark Stodghill
Duluth Physician Gets Court Victory in Sex Assualt Trial

Washington Post – by Sarah Tofte
A Test of Justice for Rape Victims

News 8 Austin
Police investigate Austin State School sexual assault

News 8 Austin
1 arrested in group sexual assault

Dallas Morning News – by Emily Ramshaw
Grand jury hearings to resume in polygamist sect case

The Monitor – by Jeremy Roebuck
Prosecutors: Man killed teen mom to cover up relative’s rape

News West 9 Midland
New Evidence Released Against Warren Jeffs

Dallas Morning News – by Matthew Haag
Teen recounts sexual assaults by older kids at Sunnyvale Middle School

Dallas Morning News – by Wendy Hundley
Garland rape reports up 139% so far this year

Dallas Morning News – by Jessica Meyers
Victims Outreach in Dallas may close without financial help

Longview News-Journal – by Randy Ross
Ex-pastor gets 40-year terms for sex assault

Dallas Morning News – by Jeffrey Weiss
A first-person account of the atrocities in Darfur

Longview News-Journal – by Randy Ross
Ex-pastor pleads guilty to sex assault

KIII South Texas
Local Attorney Who Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault Of Child Wants Probation Restrictions Reduced

KVUE Austin – by Amy Johnston
Public’s help sought in San Marcos break-in, child’s assault

KXAN Austin
Police caution public about felonspy.com

The website points out felons living in your neighborhood, much like a sexual offender search registry. However, APD Sgt. Richard Stresing looked at the website Monday morning and based on the information he pulled up, the website looks like it’s providing bad information.

Washington Post – by Stephanie McCrummen and Nora Boustany
Sudan Vows to Fight Charges Of Genocide Against Its Leader

Dallas Morning News – by Jim Vertuno
State schools hired 10 despite past abuse

KFOX El Paso
Former L.A. Rams Star Charged With Rape

Turkish Weekly
Experts Say Human Trafficking A Major Problem In U.S.

New York Times – by Robert Pear
Abortion Proposal Sets Condition on Aid

The Bush administration wants to require all recipients of aid under federal health programs to certify that they will not refuse to hire nurses and other providers who object to abortion and even certain types of birth control.

The Monitor reports that activists from four community groups filed a petition to force the U.S. Border Patrol to clarify its policy on checking immigration status in the event of an emergency hurricane evacuation. Earlier this year, the agency carried out a mock evacuation drill where they checked immigration status before letting people on the buses, and this triggered outrage from many community groups. Opponents argue that this measure would cause undocumented immigrants to stay in unsafe areas rather than risk deportation, putting countless lives at risk. The governor’s office has stated that no immigration status checks would occur during an evacuation, but since federal authorities have yet to confirm that, many people are still worried.

This is just another example of why authorities need to put people’s safety above immigration enforcement. An individual’s safety, no matter what their immigration status, should always be the top priority. Just as when undocumented people feel unable to call the police in domestic violence or sexual assault situations for fear of having their status checked, this policy is unacceptable.

KIII South Texas
Police Investigating Claims of Rape of a Homeless Woman

Breckenridge American – by Don Treul
Sexual assault trial for Stephens County man begins

Washington Post – by Angela K. Brown
Military program helps sex assault victims

News 8 Austin
Man tried under new sex offender law

Victoria Advocate – by Leslie Wilbur
For Victoria’s sake?
Former sheriff wouldn’t get jail time under terms of plea

RedOrbit
Yoga May Help Heal Emotional Problems

New York Times – by Sewell Chan
A Look at the Harrowing Lives of Child Prostitutes

Washington Post – by Meera Selva
UK woman can sue rapist who won lottery millions

Dallas Morning News – by Wilson Ring
Missing girl case looked outward, turns to home

RedOrbit – by Jason Cato
Upper St. Clair School District Defends Response to Assaults

Weatherford Democrat – by Danie M. Huffman
Pope guilty of charges, gets 40 life sentences

Dallas Morning News – by Lisa Rathke
2nd man arrested in Vermont child sex ring probe

Galveston County Daily News – by Chris Paschenko
Possible kidnapping, sexual assault thwarted

Brazoria County Facts – by John Tompkins
Assault nets man 10 years of probation

The Monitor
Family: Church knew of minister’s previous sexual deviancy

News 8 Austin
Students raise awareness about sexual assault

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