Jul
29
Sexual Assault News
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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
Jul
25
Sexual Assault News
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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
Jul
24
Sexual Assault News
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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
Jul
23
Sexual Assault News
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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
Jul
21
Sexual Assault News
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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
Jul
16
Sexual Assault News
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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.
Jul
11
Safety should be priority, not immigration status
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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.
Jul
10
Sexual Assault News
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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
Jul
3
Sexual Assault News
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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
Jul
2
Sexual Assault News
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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