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TECH January 18, 2024

Virtual reality sex assault case exposes new online dangers for children, experts say

The police investigation of an alleged sexual assault on a girl under the age of 16 in virtual reality begs the question of how minors will be protected in the metaverse.

Crime January 17, 2024

NYC suspect wanted for raping 10-year-old girl he met online: police

Police in New York City have released photos of an alleged pedophile who is wanted for raping a 10-year-old girl in New York City earlier this month after they met online through an app.

Japan January 15, 2024

Victims of sexual abuse by Japanese entertainment mogul accuse company's response

Hundreds of men have alleged they were sexually abused by boy band producer Johnny Kitagawa. The company behind the scandal is investigating claims, but victims say it's not enough.

STATE AND LOCAL January 12, 2024

WARNING: Lawmaker's bill mandates automatic death penalty for child sex crimes following Epstein files release

Republican New Mexico state Rep. Stefani Lord introduced a bill that would mandate the death penalty for people convicted of certain sex crimes against children.

Asia January 10, 2024

Nepal's former national cricket team captain receives 8-year prison sentence for rape

Nepal's former national cricket team captain, Sandeep Lamichhane, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for rape by the Kathmandu District Court.

Crime January 10, 2024

Ronnie Long case: Man gets $25M for wrongful rape conviction after serving 44 years in prison

Ronnie Long, a Black man who was wrongfully convicted of raping a White woman in the 1970s, has been awarded a $25 million settlement after serving 44 years in prison.

Crime January 6, 2024

Man accused of knifepoint NYC rape released due to technicality

A New York City man charged with a knife point rape has been freed on supervised release due to a technicality after prosecutors failed to file an indictment on time

Cruises January 5, 2024

Margaritaville cruise bartender accused of sexually assaulting two women in cabin, impregnating one

Two women allege that a bartender on the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise cruise ship pocketed one of their room keys, then broke in and sexually assaulted them both.

CRIME January 4, 2024

Church of Scientology is a 'criminal enterprise' that should face Mafia-like RICO charges: lawsuit

The Church of Scientology was called a "criminal enterprise" in a new court filing, which alleges leaders covered up actor Danny Masterson's rape and sexual abuse of members.

Crime December 29, 2023

Missing NC girl found inside trap door, Kentucky man charged with kidnapping: reports

A teenager reported missing from North Carolina weeks ago was found hidden beneath a trap door in a man's house in Kentucky on Christmas Day, according to multiple reports.

CRIME December 22, 2023

Boston serial rape suspect Matthew Nilo's defense says DNA swab would be 'inappropriate'

Boston serial rape suspect Matthew Nilo appeared in court Thursday for a hearing in which his attorney argued that the state needs to turn over more discovery in the case.