Supreme Court Upholds Release of Bill Cosby for Sexual Assault
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Upholds Release of Bill Cosby for Sexual Assault
2022-03-07 22:54:15
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday declined a Pennsylvania prosecutor's appeal to reinstate a sexual assault conviction against comedian Bill Cosby. He was released from prison after a state court determined a district attorney had violated a pre-trial agreement... Read More

Individuals with Disabilities at High Risk of Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault
Individuals with Disabilities at High Risk of Sexual Assault
2021-04-09 14:36:46
by Alexa Hornbeck

The Bureau of Justice Statistics issued a report stating those with intellectual disabilities are sexually assaulted at a rate seven times higher than those without disabilities.  “Persons with developmental disabilities are at highest risk of sexual assault in this country,”... Read More

New Campus Sexual Assault Rules Bolster Rights of Accused, Protections for Schools
In The News
New Campus Sexual Assault Rules Bolster Rights of Accused, Protections for Schools
2020-05-06 20:50:07
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The Education Department unveiled new campus sexual assault rules on Wednesday that significantly reduce the legal liabilities for schools, narrow the scope of cases educators will be required to investigate and bolster the rights of those accused of... Read More

Biden on Sex Assault Allegation: ‘This Never Happened’
2020 Elections
Biden on Sex Assault Allegation: 'This Never Happened'
2020-05-01 12:50:18
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Former Vice President Joe Biden on Friday publicly denied allegations from a former staffer who says the then-senator sexually assaulted her 27 years ago. "They aren't true," Biden said in a statement emailed to reporters and also published... Read More

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