The Case Against Stephan Sterns | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Stephan Sterns is accused of sexually abusing and murdering Madeline Soto. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against him. More
August 30, 2024
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Sex Crimes
Rape, sexual assault and molestation are some of the violent ways offenders commit these heinous crimes.
Accuser Testifies in Rape Trial of Ex-Youth Detention Center Employee
Former youth detention center employee Victor Malavet is accused of raping Natasha Maunsell when she was a teenager. More
August 29, 2024
Alleged rape victim testifies against ex-youth detention center employee
Natasha Maunsell described her alleged rapist, Victor Malavet, as 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' while testifying at Malavet's trial. More
August 28, 2024
New documents: Madeline Soto was strangled to death
New documents are offering new insight into Jennifer Soto's relationship with Stephan Sterns, who she called a 'master manipulator.' More
August 27, 2024
Murder of Madeline Soto: Medical Examiner Determines Cause of Death
The Orange County Medical Examiner says that Madeline Soto died by strangulation. Stephan Sterns was charged with Soto's death. More
August 27, 2024
First of 8 men charged in youth detention center abuse scandal on trial
Former youth detention center worker Victor Malavet is accused of raping a girl held there in 2001 when she was 15 and 16. More
August 27, 2024
Diddy wants lawsuit tossed, says it’s full of ‘blatant falsehoods’
Sean 'Diddy' Combs asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit from a music producer who accused the music mogul of sexual abuse. More
August 26, 2024
Former teacher accused of raping students to stand trial
Former teacher Alissa McCommon will stand trial on 13 of more than 20 charges that she had inappropriate relationships with students. More
August 26, 2024
Teacher Accused of Raping Former Students Appears at Hearing
Alissa McCommon, who faces more than 20 sex-related charges against minors, appeared at a motions hearing ahead of her trial. More
August 26, 2024
Utah rape suspect who fled the country appears at preliminary hearing
Nicholas Rossi was in court Thursday for a preliminary hearing regarding an alleged 2008 rape in Salt Lake City. More
August 23, 2024
TN v. Sean Finnegan: Kept Alive to Torture Murder Trial
A judge sentenced Sean Finnegan to die by lethal injection after a jury found he should receive the death penalty for rape and murder. More
August 21, 2024
Where is Missing 13-Year-Old Na’Ziyah Harris?
There are new developments in the disappearance of teen Na’Ziyah Harris, as police seem to be zeroing in on a known local sex offender. More
August 20, 2024
Suspect in Teen’s Disappearance in Custody on Separate Case
The man has not been identified, but 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris' family believes he's a registered sex offender. More
August 20, 2024
Was Rebecca Dishman a Victim or Co-Deviant in Torture, Murder?
Sean Finnegan was found guilty in the death of Jennifer Paxton, but the question remains whether Rebecca Dishman was a willing participant. More
August 19, 2024
Verdict Reached in Kept Alive to Torture Murder Trial
The jury reaches a verdict in the trial of Sean Finnegan, charged with the brutal rape and murder of Jennifer Paxton in 2019. More
August 19, 2024
Kept Alive to Torture Murder Trial: Defense Closing Argument
Kit Rodgers delivers the defense's closing argument trying to paint Rebecca Dishman, Sean Finnegan's ex-girlfriend, as the one in control. More
August 16, 2024
Kept Alive to Torture Murder Trial: Prosecution Closing Argument
Kevin Allen delivers the prosecution's closing argument saying Sean Finnegan was caught red-handed with a woman's body that was defiled. More
August 16, 2024
Forensic Expert: Jennifer Paxton’s DNA Found in Freezer, on Wall
Forensic expert describes DNA tests that occurred after Sean Finnegan was arrested in connection with the rape and murder of Jennifer Paxton. More
August 15, 2024
Former cardiologist guilty of drugging, sexually assaulting women
Former cardiologist Stephen Matthews was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulted more than a dozen women. More
August 15, 2024
Ex-Girlfriend Gives Gruesome Testimony of Victim’s Torture and Murder
Sean Finnegan's ex-girlfriend, Rebecca Dishman, gives gruesome and graphic testimony of what she and Finnegan did to Jennifer Paxton. More
August 13, 2024
Graphic Testimony: Sean Finnegan Told Victim, ‘You’re Going to Die’
Graphic testimony from Rebecca Dishman detailed the rape and murder of Jennifer Paxton after she was allegedly kidnapped by Sean Finnegan. More
August 13, 2024
Popular Cleveland entrepreneur facing charges of attempted murder, rape
Bobby George, a well-known Cleveland entrepreneur, is facing multiple charges including rape and kidnapping. More
August 13, 2024
Kept Alive to Torture Murder Trial: Defense Opening Statement
Sean Finnegan's attorney acknowledged 'something horrible' happened to Jennifer Paxton, but said that Rebecca Dishman was the true killer. More
August 13, 2024
Kept Alive to Torture Murder Trial: Prosecution Opening Statement
Prosecutor Sarah Keith described the brutal rape and torture of Jennifer Paxton whose body was left in a freezer for months. More
August 13, 2024
TN v. Sean Finnegan | Kept Alive to Torture Murder Trial
Sean Finnegan faces a potential death sentence if he's found guilty of the rape and murder of Jennifer Paxton. More
August 9, 2024
Evidence causes delay in trial for attorney tied to rapes by DNA
Matthew Nilo is charged with raping three women and attempting to rape a fourth from 2007-2008 in a Boston neighborhood. More
August 8, 2024
Misty Roberts’ Attorney Says She’s Innocent
Julia Jenaé and her guest panel examine the charges against Misty Roberts, a former mayor who is accused of having sex with a minor. More
August 5, 2024
Ex-Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts accused of raping minor
Authorities said the alleged rape happened while Misty Roberts was serving as Mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana. She resigned last week. More
August 2, 2024
Harvey Weinstein retrial in NYC tentatively set for November
A judge on Friday tentatively scheduled Harvey Weinstein's planned retrial on rape and sexual assault charges to begin on November 12. More
July 19, 2024
Harvey Weinstein Retrial Tentatively Rescheduled for November
A judge has tentatively rescheduled Harvey Weinstein's retrial. He will go on trial again on rape and sexual assault charges in November. More
July 19, 2024
