With the trial of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell underway in U.S. District Court in New York City, many people may …
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Former Netflix Executive Charged With Marital Rape
There is an increasing number of claims of rape while married or cohabitating being made. And while some are valid, …
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Texas Has Harsh Penalties for Sexual Assault of a Child
How harsh are Texas penalties for sexual assault of a child? If the child was under 14 years old, the offense becomes …
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Sexual Abuse Allegations Spread Far and Wide
Whether celebrities or everyday people, whether male or female, and whether for allegations from yesterday or decades …
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No Time Limit in Texas for Charge of Sexual Assault of a Minor
A 45-year-old man from Pasadena, Texas was arrested this week by Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Group for sexually …
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Texas is First State to Make Buying Sex a Felony
A new Texas prostitution law taking effect on September 1, 2021, will turn the crime of purchasing or buying sex from a …
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Due Process Violation Frees Bill Cosby
Comedian and actor Bill Cosby, 83, has been freed from state prison in Pennsylvania after serving 3 years of a 10-year …
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Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Facebook by Allowing Sex Trafficking Lawsuits
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against California-based social media giant Facebook by holding that it can be held …
Human Trafficking Suspected at Houston Strip Club
Officers from the Houston Police Department’s Narcotics Division raided the V-Live Gentleman’s Club in Southwest Houston …
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How Serious Are Texas Penalties for Sexual Assault of a Child?
If someone in your family faces an investigation or charge of sexual assault of a child, you may be wondering how …
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Sexual Assault Claim Costs Brazilian Soccer Star Endorsement Deal
Nike severed its endorsement relationship with Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar da Silva Santos Jr., reportedly due to …
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Wyoming Congressional Candidate Impregnated 14-Year-Old Girl as Adult
A Wyoming state senator who plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for her seat in Congress has admitted that he …
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For College Students, Title IX Sanctions (Punishments) Can Be Severe
Since the advent of the #MeToo movement, many young men who are students in public schools and at colleges and …
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Houston-Area Physician Sentenced for Sexual Assault of a Child
According to the Houston Chronicle, a physician in the Houston-area city of Tomball, Texas has been sentenced after …
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Lance Armstrong’s Son Faces Sexual Assault Charge
Luke Armstrong, son of former Tour de France cyclist Lance Armstrong, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault …
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Deshaun Watson Civil Lawsuits Don’t Necessarily Mean Criminal Charges
A key distinction in the case of Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is that, while he faces at least 14 lawsuits …
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Title IX Changes May Harm Rights of the Accused
Possible changes in Title IX, a 1972 civil rights law barring gender-based discrimination in federally-funded colleges, …
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Kellen Winslow II Gets 14 Years for Rape and Sexual Assault
How serious are charges of rape and sexual assault? Extremely serious. Take the case of former National Football …
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HBO Documentary Revives Farrow’s Attacks Against Woody Allen
A 3-part HBO documentary that premiered on Sunday, Feb. 21 resumed long-running attacks by actress Mia Farrow and 2 of …
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California Sting Operation Nets Pediatrician for Sex Crime
A sting operation conducted by law enforcement authorities in Northern California has led to the arrest of a …
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Alternatives to Prison for a Texas Sex Crime
If you intend to plead guilty to a sex crime in Texas, it's time for you and your sex crime defense lawyer to focus on …
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Sex Trafficking Charges Against World-Famous Fashion Designer
Longtime fashion designer Peter Nygard has been indicted on 9 criminal counts, including sex trafficking and …
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“Catfishing” Lures Can Land You in Jail
In the Internet age, “catfishing” means luring a person into a relationship by using a fictional persona online. And …
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Can a Juvenile be Arrested for Child Porn or Sexual Assault?
You may think it’s unlikely for a juvenile to be arrested for such crimes as promoting child pornography and aggravated …
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