Articles tagged with rape

Wed, May 23, 2012

U.S. Education Department probing University of Montana rape reports

By Laura Zuckerman

(Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Education is investigating whether the University of Montana responded promptly and appropriately to at least ...

Mon, May 21, 2012

Strauss-Kahn investigators open group rape inquiry

LILLE, France (Reuters) - French prosecutors said on Monday they had opened an inquiry into allegations of group rape by Dominique Strauss-Kahn and three friends ...

Thu, May 17, 2012

U.S. implements new rules to prevent prison rape

By Lily Kuo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. prisons and other facilities where residents are forcibly confined must put in place standards to prevent thousands ...

Tue, May 01, 2012

Justice Department probes handling of Montana rape reports

By Laura Zuckerman

MISSOULA, Montana (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department unveiled a broad probe on Tuesday into complaints that authorities were failing to ...

Tue, May 01, 2012

Justice Department probes handling of Montana rape reports

By Laura Zuckerman

MISSOULA, Montana (Reuters) - The Justice Department unveiled a broad probe on Tuesday into complaints that authorities were failing to aggressively investigate ...

Mon, April 30, 2012

Justice Department probes University of Montana student rape reports

By Laura Zuckerman

(Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into the handling of numerous sexual assault allegations involving students at ...

Mon, April 30, 2012

Justice Department probes University of Montana student rape reports

(Reuters) - The Justice Department has opened an investigation into the handling of numerous sexual assault allegations involving students at the University of Montana, where ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Eight women allege rape, retaliation in U.S. military

By Ian Simpson

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Eight current and former female members of the U.S. military allege in a lawsuit they were raped, assaulted ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

NYC police commissioner son investigated after rape report

By Jonathan Allen

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Greg Kelly, son of New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, is under investigation, his lawyer said on ...

Tue, January 17, 2012

Big Brother Brazil participant probed for rape

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - A participant in the Brazilian version of reality TV show "Big Brother" is being investigated for suspected rape of a ...

Fri, January 06, 2012

U.S. widens definition of rape crimes

By Susan Heavey and Jeremy Pelofsky

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials are expanding the definition of rape to include men as well as women ...

Fri, January 06, 2012

U.S. widens definition of rape crimes

By Susan Heavey and Jeremy Pelofsky

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials are expanding the definition of rape to include men as well as women ...

Wed, January 04, 2012

New York private detective sentenced for rape, framing

By Jonathan Allen

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York private detective was sentenced to 32 years in prison on Wednesday for raping his ex-girlfriend ...

Wed, November 30, 2011

"Jersey Shore" star Vinny apologizes for fake-rape song

By Tim Kenneally

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Jersey Shore" star Vinny Guadagnino has apologized for a song published earlier today that sparked outrage with ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

Bar owner charged with rape served drinks to minors

By Ann Nachtigal

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota (Reuters) - A South Dakota bar owner, out on bond for allegedly raping three girls he had gotten ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

Bar owner charged with rape keeps serving drinks to minors

By Ann Nachtigal

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota (Reuters) - A South Dakota bar owner, out on bond for allegedly raping three girls he had gotten ...

Wed, October 05, 2011

Johnny Depp apologizes for Vanity Fair "rape" comment

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Johnny Depp apologized on Wednesday for comparing photo shoots to being raped.

The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor told the November ...

Sun, October 02, 2011

Man accused of 1957 murder also charged with a teen's rape

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A Seattle man accused of killing a young Chicago-area girl in 1957 now has been charged as well with sexually assaulting a ...

Tue, September 06, 2011

Bosworth's terror over rape scene

The actress plays Amy, a woman who is raped by Skarsgard's character Charlie, in the upcoming remake of the 1971 psychological thriller Straw ...

Mon, September 05, 2011

Bosworth's terror over rape scene

The actress plays Amy, a woman who is raped by Skarsgard's character Charlie, in the upcoming remake of the 1971 psychological thriller Straw ...

Sun, September 04, 2011

Bosworth's terror over rape scene

The actress plays Amy, a woman who is raped by Skarsgard's character Charlie, in the upcoming remake of the 1971 psychological thriller Straw ...

Sat, September 03, 2011

Bosworth's terror over rape scene

The actress plays Amy, a woman who is raped by Skarsgard's character Charlie, in the upcoming remake of the 1971 psychological thriller Straw ...

Fri, September 02, 2011

Bosworth's terror over rape scene

The actress plays Amy, a woman who is raped by Skarsgard's character Charlie, in the upcoming remake of the 1971 psychological thriller Straw ...

Wed, August 31, 2011

Austin Powers actor faces life behind bars for rape of California woman

Son, who played Random Task in the Austin Powers film, was convicted last week (ends26Aug11).

The female victim was attacked and abducted by Son ...

Thu, August 18, 2011

Analysis: "Rape" report won't transform Strauss-Kahn case

By Joseph Ax

NEW YORK (Reuters) - When a French magazine reported on the leaked medical records of Dominique Strauss-Kahn's accuser earlier this week ...

Tue, August 16, 2011

Leaked "rape" report sparks new Strauss-Kahn furor

By Joseph Ax

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Opposing lawyers disputed the meaning of a medical report that said "rape" caused injuries sustained by the woman ...

Wed, August 10, 2011

Customs agents seize "date rape" drug at LA airport

By Dan Whitcomb

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Customs agents have seized three gallons of a chemical used to make the date rape drug GHB at ...

Wed, August 03, 2011

Polygamist trial jury hears recording of alleged rape

By Jim Forsyth

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Reuters) - Prosecutors finished presenting their sexual assault case against polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs on Wednesday by playing ...

Wed, August 03, 2011

Polygamist trial jury hears recording of alleged rape

By Jim Forsyth

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Reuters) - Prosecutors finished presenting their sexual assault case against polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs on Wednesday by playing ...

Tue, July 26, 2011

Strauss-Kahn rape case hearing delayed again

By Noeleen Walder

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The court date in the attempted rape case of former IMF boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been postponed to ...

Sat, July 09, 2011

Texas jury rejects ex-KBR employee Iraq rape claim

HOUSTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A Texas jury rejected claims brought by a woman who said she was raped by fellow employees while working for ...

Fri, June 24, 2011

Georgia executes man for 1978 rape and murder

By David Beasley

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Georgia on Thursday executed by lethal injection a man convicted of raping and murdering a 78-year-old Savannah woman.

Roy ...

Wed, June 01, 2011

Accuser of New York police "devastated" by rape acquittals

By Bernd Debusmann Jr.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The woman who accused two New York City police officers of rape says she was "devastated" last ...

Sun, May 22, 2011

Oscar-winning composer accused of rape found dead

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Joseph Brooks, the Oscar-winning composer of the hit "You Light Up My Life" and who was awaiting trial on rape charges ...

Tue, May 17, 2011

Jury to begin deliberating in New York police rape case

By Bernd Debusmann Jr.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A jury is set to begin deliberations on Wednesday in the trial of two New York City ...

Wed, May 11, 2011

At his rape trial, New York City officer says he's a gentleman

By Bernd Debusmann Jr.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City police officer accused of raping a woman testified on Wednesday that he did ...

Tue, May 10, 2011

New York cop in rape case says he felt threatened by victim

By Bernd Debusmann Jr.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City police officer accused of raping a woman testified on Tuesday that he told ...

Tue, May 10, 2011

New York cop admits faking 911 call in rape case

By Bernd Debusmann Jr.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City police officer accused of raping a woman admitted on Monday that he made ...

Mon, May 09, 2011

New York cop admits faking 911 call in rape case

By Bernd Debusmann Jr.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City police officer accused of raping a woman admitted on Monday that he made ...

Thu, April 14, 2011

Tape of police, alleged victim played in NYPD rape case

By Bernd Debusmann Jr.

NEW YORK (Reuters) -- After listening to a secret tape recording of a New York City police officer saying he used ...

Wed, April 13, 2011

Ex-Marine held in alleged rape at Denver airport

By Keith Coffman

DENVER (Reuters) - A 26 year-old former Marine is under arrest on suspicion of beating and sexually assaulting a woman inside a ...

Mon, April 04, 2011

Trial opens in New York City police officers' rape case

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The trial of two New York City police officers accused in the rape of an intoxicated woman they were supposed to ...

Mon, March 28, 2011

Memphis boys alleged in toddler rape put in protective custody

By Tim Ghianni

MEMPHIS, Tennessee (Reuters) - Two Memphis boys, aged 7 and 9, alleged to have raped a 2-year-old girl last August were placed ...

Fri, March 25, 2011

Party clown arrested in 2002 rape of 12-year-old girl

By Dan Whitcomb

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A professional clown accused of kidnapping and raping a 12-year-old California girl in 2002, while wearing his clown ...

Wed, March 23, 2011

State Trooper Acquitted of Rape Charges

(Lansing, MI)  --  A Michigan State Police trooper has been acquitted on seven counts of rape. Joseph Donovan was accused of raping two women. While ...

Tue, March 22, 2011

Former Israeli president Katsav gets 7 years for rape

By Rami Amichai

TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav was sentenced to seven years in jail for rape on Tuesday in a ...

Tue, March 08, 2011

Police investigate alleged gang rape of Texas girl

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Police in Cleveland, Texas, said on Tuesday they are continuing to investigate an alleged gang rape last November of an 11-year-old girl ...

Wed, February 09, 2011

Missouri executes man for rape and murder of girl

ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Missouri executed by lethal injection a 47-year-old man early on Wednesday for the 1991 murder, rape and kidnapping of an 11-year-old ...

Wed, February 09, 2011

Missouri executes man for rape and murder of girl

ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Missouri executed by lethal injection on Wednesday a man convicted for the 1991 murder, rape and kidnapping of an 11-year-old St ...

Fri, February 04, 2011

Congo gets first rehab centre for rape victims

By Jonny Hogg

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's first rehabilitation center for victims of sexual violence opened its doors on Friday, weeks ...

Fri, February 04, 2011

Congo gets first rehab centre for rape victims

By Jonny Hogg

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's first rehabilitation center for victims of sexual violence opened its doors Friday, weeks after ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

Georgia executes man convicted of murder and rape

By David Beasley

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Georgia executed by lethal injection late on Tuesday a convicted rapist and murderer who abducted a preschool teacher after ...

Fri, January 21, 2011

Detroit Police Arrest Serial Rape Suspect

DETROIT, Mich (WLMI)  Detroit police have arrested a man in connection with a series of rapes that has terrorized the city since early January ...

Thu, December 30, 2010

Israel's ex-president Katsav guilty of rape

By Rami Amichai

TEL AVIV (Reuters) - An Israeli court found former President Moshe Katsav guilty of rape and other sexual offenses on Thursday, convictions ...

Thu, December 09, 2010

Mount cleared of rape allegation

The hairstylist was arrested on suspicion of a serious sexual assault in September (10) after an unnamed catwalk model, 24, claimed she was attacked ...

Wed, December 01, 2010

Bosnian rape victims call for Jolie to be stripped of U.N. role

The Hollywood star has stepped behind the camera for the first time for the as-yet-untitled wartime love story, which is set in the region ...

Tue, November 09, 2010

Strickland's traumatic research for rape scene

The star plays Dr. Charlotte King in the hit U.S. drama and threw herself into research for the character's recent rape scene ...

Wed, September 29, 2010

McCord happy with hard-hitting 90210 rape storyline

The actress insists the show's writers don't sugar-coat the harsh realities of what a rape victim has to go through - and there ...

Mon, September 13, 2010

Bollywood star's rape accuser retracts allegations

The rising film star was arrested in Mumbai, India in June 2009 and charged with rape, wrongful confinement and criminal intimidation following a complaint ...

Wed, September 01, 2010

Sweden reopens WikiLeaks founder rape investigation

By Simon Johnson and Patrick Lannin

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A top Swedish prosecutor said on Wednesday she was reopening an investigation into rape allegations against ...

Mon, August 30, 2010

Taylor to face rape charges next month

The retired New York Giants star, 51, was arrested on 6 May (10) at a hotel in Montebello, New York amid allegations he paid ...

Mon, August 30, 2010

Goody's widower considered suicide over rape trial

Jack Tweed, who married Goody a month before she lost her battle with cancer in March 2009, served two jail sentences during his relationship ...

Sat, August 21, 2010

WikiLeaks founder wanted in Sweden for suspected rape

By Mia Shanley

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden has issued rape and molestation charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, whose whistle-blowing website last month published secret ...

Tue, July 13, 2010

Hall of Famer Taylor pleads not guilty to rape charge

By Larry Fine

NEW CITY, New York (Reuters) - Former New York Giants football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to ...

Wed, June 23, 2010

Lawrence Taylor indicted on New York rape charge

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former NFL great Lawrence Taylor was indicted on a number of sexual assault charges on Wednesday on suspicion of having sex ...

Tue, June 08, 2010

Police Chief: No Recommendation on Alleged Rape Charges

LAKE DELTON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The "he said-she said" sexual assault case involving a Packers player takes another turn. Lake Delton police say cornerback Brandon ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

Kristen Stewart calls rape remark "enormous mistake"

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Twilight" actress Kristen Stewart on Friday apologized for comparing her reluctant fame and the swarm of media surrounding her to being ...

Thu, May 06, 2010

Hall of Fame LB Taylor Arrested on Rape Charges

RAMAPO, NY (WTAQ) - Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been arraigned in a Ramapo, New York, court on charges of third-degree rape ...

Wed, April 28, 2010

U.S. interrogators scared Canadian with rape tale

By Jane Sutton

GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE (Reuters) - U.S. interrogators tried to scare a young Canadian prisoner by making up a ...

Wed, April 28, 2010

Torture, rape was norm at illegal Iraq prison: report

By Michael Christie

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Torture, beating and sodomizing inmates with brooms or pistol barrels were the norm at an illegal prison run by ...

Mon, April 26, 2010

Goody's widower Tweed cleared of rape

LONDON (Reuters) - Reality TV star Jade Goody's widower Jack Tweed was cleared of raping a teenager by a jury in a London court ...

Mon, April 26, 2010

Goody's widower Jack Tweed cleared of rape

LONDON (Reuters) - Reality TV star Jade Goody's widower Jack Tweed was cleared of raping a teenager by a jury in a London court ...

Tue, February 09, 2010

Kalamazoo Man Wanted For Rape Turned Himself In

KALAMAZOO -- A man who was wanted for a violent rape in Kalamazoo 7 months ago has turned himself in after Public Safety put out ...

Sat, February 06, 2010

DNA Match in Kalamazoo Rape Case

The Public Safety Department needs your help to find 20 year old Anthony Baker, who is now a suspect in a violent rape on ...

Wed, September 30, 2009

Hillary Clinton leads U.N. fight against rape in war