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Prosecutors Won't Try
Notre Dame Rape Case

Because Lizzy Seeberg's suicide makes report inadmissible

6 hours, 31 minutes ago

Prosecutors Won't Try Notre Dame Rape Case

Because Lizzy Seeberg's suicide makes report inadmissible
(Newser) - A county prosecutor has decided not to bring charges in response to allegations that a University of Notre Dame football player sexually assaulted freshman Elizabeth “Lizzy” Seeberg—in part because Seeberg killed herself, making her statements to campus police inadmissible in court. Neither the player accused of the assault... More »

Assange to Matt Lauer:
Rape Claims 'Incredible'

Lauer scores first US interview with WikiLeaks founder

8 hours, 53 minutes ago

Assange to Matt Lauer: Rape Claims 'Incredible'

Lauer scores first US interview with WikiLeaks founder
(Newser) - Julian Assange isn't exactly keeping a low profile now that he's out of prison. In an interview with Matt Lauer this morning on Today, the WikiLeaks founder called rape allegations against him “incredible” but “a very successful smear campaign so far,” reports Mediaite . Asked about a US... More »

Sexual Assault Reports
Soar at Military Academies

But that might just mean more people coming forward

Dec 16, 2010 11:26 AM CST

Sexual Assault Reports Soar at Military Academies

But that might just mean more people coming forward
(Newser) - Reports of sexual assault shot up 64% in the 2009-10 academic year at the US’ three military academies, the Defense Department announced yesterday, but that might not be a bad thing. A total of 41 assaults involving students were reported to authorities at West Point, the Naval Academy and the... More »

Cheerleader Booted for Refusing to Cheer Attacker

Teen's duty was to 'support athletes,' court rules

Oct 28, 2010 3:43 AM CDT

Cheerleader Booted for Refusing to Cheer Attacker

Teen's duty was to 'support athletes,' court rules
(Newser) - A former cheerleader will continue to press legal action against her Texas high school for booting her off her squad when she refused to cheer for the star athlete who she says sexually assaulted her. In addition, when she complained about harassment by her attacker's friends as she entered the... More »

School Matron Acquitted of Abuse; Oprah Slams Verdict

'Forever proud of 9 girls who testified' against academy matron

Oct 11, 2010 5:11 PM CDT

School Matron Acquitted of Abuse; Oprah Slams Verdict

'Forever proud of 9 girls who testified' against academy matron
(Newser) - Oprah Winfrey lashed out today after a South African court acquitted a former dorm matron at her elite girls school on charges of molestation, reports TMZ. "We began this child molestation trial in 2008," she said in a statement. "More than two years later, I am profoundly... More »

EVIDENCE LANGUISHES

 180K Rape Kits Sit, Untested 

Delay means rapists are free to attack other women

Aug 12, 2010 1:31 PM CDT

180K Rape Kits Sit, Untested

Delay means rapists are free to attack other women
(Newser) - The forensic magic of CSI aside, the US is buried under an embarrassing avalanche of unprocessed rape kits, Marie Claire reports in a lengthy look at the consequences. The issue got attention in 2003, when untested kits from more than 500,000 criminal cases were found in labs around the... More »

UPDATED

 Gore Won't Face 
 Charges in 
 Masseuse 
 Case 

Oregon woman alleged 'sex poodle' assaulted her

Jul 30, 2010 5:51 PM CDT

Gore Won't Face Charges in Masseuse Case

Oregon woman alleged 'sex poodle' assaulted her
(AP) - A prosecutor says former Vice President Al Gore won't be prosecuted over allegations by a masseuse that he groped and assaulted her in his Portland, Ore., hotel room in 2006. DA Michael Schrunk said in a statement today the case has numerous problems and isn't appropriate for a criminal prosecution.... More »

NATIONAL ENQUIRER SCOOPS

 Gore Assaulted Us: 
 2 More Masseuses 

Police are investigating claims, tabloid reports

Jul 21, 2010 10:16 AM CDT

Gore Assaulted Us: 2 More Masseuses

Police are investigating claims, tabloid reports
(Newser) - Al Gore—allegedly—really likes massage therapists. Two more have come forward claiming sex abuse at his hands, and police are investigating, the National Enquirer reports. One incident allegedly took place at a Beverly Hills hotel when Gore was attending the 2007 Academy Awards; the other reportedly happened a year... More »

and more new details


 Al Gore Accuser's 
 Pants Stain: 
 Not Semen 

Portland paper continues to justify not running story

Jul 16, 2010 10:02 AM CDT

Al Gore Accuser's Pants Stain: Not Semen

Portland paper continues to justify not running story
(Newser) - That infamous stain on the pants of Al Gore’s masseuse is not semen. That’s the biggest revelation to come out of a Portland Tribune article written by former managing editor Todd Murphy, which once again explains why the paper didn’t run the Al Gore sexual assault story... More »

The weapon: his penis


 Man Gets 15 Years for 
 Assault With HIV 

Megachurch elder had unprotected sex without telling partner he was positive

Jul 16, 2010 9:00 AM CDT

Man Gets 15 Years for Assault With HIV

Megachurch elder had unprotected sex without telling partner he was positive
(Newser) - A Texas man charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon—his penis—pleaded guilty yesterday, unexpectedly ending his trial. Nathaniel Tumbwe, who has said he is an African prince and a doctor, had unprotected sex with a fellow elder at a Dallas megachurch in 2008, knowing he was HIV... More »

Woman Gets 9 Years for Sex With Son She Gave Up

She tracked him down on Facebook

Jul 13, 2010 6:00 AM CDT

Woman Gets 9 Years for Sex With Son She Gave Up

She tracked him down on Facebook
(Newser) - A Detroit area woman was sentenced to 9 to 30 years in prison for having sex with the 14-year-old son she gave up for adoption as an infant. Aimee L. Sword, 36, tracked down the boy on Facebook and the two soon had sex in a hotel room and area... More »

 Clueless Parole Agents 
 Actually Spoke 
 to Captive 
 Jaycee 

They never questioned who she was

Jul 8, 2010 1:40 AM CDT

Clueless Parole Agents Actually Spoke to Captive Jaycee

They never questioned who she was
(Newser) - Clueless California parole agents actually spoke to kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard while she was still captive as they were checking up on sex offender Phillip Garrido, but failed to take any action to help her, according to a newly released state report. "Agents saw and spoke to Ms. Dugard... More »

 Masseuse Is Full of It: Tipper 

She doesn't buy sexual assault allegations, says pal

Jul 7, 2010 10:12 AM CDT

Masseuse Is Full of It: Tipper

She doesn't buy sexual assault allegations, says pal
(Newser) - If you were expecting Tipper Gore to side with the masseuse, prepare to be disappointed. “Both Al and Tipper are baffled” by Molly Hagerty’s sexual assault allegations and “frustrated to see his name dragged through the mud,” a friend of Tipper’s tells People . “She... More »

 Cops Reopen 
 Gore Sexual 
 Assault Case 

He issues firm denial of masseuse's allegations

Jul 1, 2010 7:53 AM CDT

Cops Reopen Gore Sexual Assault Case

He issues firm denial of masseuse's allegations
(Newser) - Police in Portland, Oregon are taking another look at allegations that Al Gore sexually assaulted a masseuse in 2006 . Portland police had earlier said they wouldn't reopen the case unless new evidence surfaced, and no reason was given for today's decision, CNN reports. Masseuse Molly Hagerty has told police she... More »

 Gore's Masseuse 
 Reveals Herself 

'He's not what people think he is,' says Molly Hagerty

Jun 30, 2010 8:36 AM CDT

Gore's Masseuse Reveals Herself

'He's not what people think he is,' says Molly Hagerty
(Newser) - The Al Gore sex scandal isn’t going away: In the latest issue of the National Enquirer , his accuser reveals herself…and calls Gore a lot of names. “Al Gore is a pervert and sexual predator,” says 54-year-old Molly Hagerty. “He’s a sick man.” The... More »

 Mom Charged 
 With Failure to 
 Save Child 
 From Beau 

Daughter, 4, died with 80 bruises, fractured skull

Jun 29, 2010 2:05 AM CDT

Mom Charged With Failure to Save Child From Beau

Daughter, 4, died with 80 bruises, fractured skull
(Newser) - In a rare court action a Houston mom is facing prosecution for failure to protect her 4-year-old daughter from the vicious lover charged in the girl's death. Emma Thompson had some 80 bruises, a severed pancreas and a fractured skull when she died last year. Her mom's boyfriend faces trial... More »

Portland Paper Knew of Gore Sex Assault Claim in 2007

Editor wanted to report story but couldn't find enough evidence

Jun 25, 2010 10:53 AM CDT

Portland Paper Knew of Gore Sex Assault Claim in 2007

Editor wanted to report story but couldn't find enough evidence
(Newser) - At least one Oregon paper had the chance to break the story of an alleged sexual assault by Al Gore, but a year-long investigation yielded insufficient information. “The truth is we very much wanted to report the story on Al Gore,” Mark Garber, editor of the Portland Tribune,... More »

embarrassing details

 Gore 'Begged 
 for Release of 
 His Chakra': 
 Masseuse 

Police report definitely falls into TMI department

Jun 24, 2010 7:24 AM CDT

Gore 'Begged for Release of His Chakra': Masseuse

Police report definitely falls into TMI department
(Newser) - Thanks to the uncovering of a 2009 police report, you’re about to know more—much more—about Al Gore than you ever wanted to. The report, obtained by KGW , details a Portland masseuse’s allegations of sexual assault at Gore’s hands, beginning with an inappropriately long embrace when... More »

SAYS 'NATIONAL ENQUIRER '

 Al Gore Accused of Sex Assault 

Masseuse claimed abuse in 2006

Jun 23, 2010 10:25 AM CDT

Al Gore Accused of Sex Assault

Masseuse claimed abuse in 2006
(Newser) - The National Enquirer outed John Edwards as a dog, and now it’s taking aim at Al Gore: The former VP was apparently accused of sexually attacking a masseuse in 2006. The tabloid claims to have its hands on "shocking details" in the official police report and Gore’s... More »

Arizona Drops Case
Against Polygamist Leader

Texas now seeking to extradite Warren Jeffs

Jun 10, 2010 2:55 AM CDT

Arizona Drops Case Against Polygamist Leader

Texas now seeking to extradite Warren Jeffs
(Newser) - Arizona has dismissed charges against Warren Jeffs, saying the polygamist sect leader has already spent more time in prison awaiting trial than he would have done if convicted. Jeffs had been charged as an accomplice to the rape of a minor for allegedly arranging marriages involving underage girls. The move... More »

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