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Sex Crimes

Rape, sexual assault and molestation are some of the violent ways offenders commit these heinous crimes.

Train riders held up phones as woman was raped, police say
Train riders held up phones as woman was raped, police say

By CLAUDIA LAUER undefined PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man charged with raping a woman on a commuter train just outside of Philadelphia harassed her for more than 40 minutes while multiple people held up their phones to seemingly record the assault without intervening, authorities said. More than two dozen train stops passed as the man […] More

October 18, 2021

House of Representatives staffer faces child porn charges
House of Representatives staffer faces child porn charges

BURKE, Va. (AP) — A man who works for the sergeant-at-arms of the U.S. House of Representatives has been charged with possession of child pornography, according to police. Stefan Bieret, 41, of Burke, Virginia, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with 10 felonies related to possessing child pornography, Fairfax County police said. The Washington Post […] More

October 18, 2021

Ex Idaho lawmaker charged with rape is arrested in Georgia
Ex Idaho lawmaker charged with rape is arrested in Georgia

By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A former Idaho state lawmaker charged with rape earlier this month has been arrested in Georgia. Aaron von Ehlinger is being held without bond in the Clayton County, Georgia jail on a “fugitive from justice” charge, according to court records. He was arrested Saturday in connection […] More

September 27, 2021

R&B superstar R. Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial
R&B superstar R. Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial

By TOM HAYS and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” was convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial after decades of avoiding criminal responsibility for numerous allegations of misconduct with young women and children.    A jury of […] More

September 27, 2021

Jury reaches verdict in R. Kelly sex misconduct case
Jury reaches verdict in R. Kelly sex misconduct case

R. Kelly has been found guilty on all counts at his sex trafficking trial. The R&B singer was convicted on all nine counts including racketeering and violations of the Mann Act, which prohibits the transport of “any woman or girl” across state lines for any “immoral purpose.” He faces life in prison. The jury of […] More

September 27, 2021

Man arrested in brutal California attacks, rape on trail
Man arrested in brutal California attacks, rape on trail

A pilot has been arrested in connection with brutal attacks on women in Southern California where he allegedly choked them into unconsciousness and assaulted them in bushes off of a running trail, prosecutors announced Monday. More

September 22, 2021