sexual assault

Lyft announced it's rolling out a new safety feature in San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, Phoenix, and Chicago.

National

In an effort to make rides safer, Lyft launches Women+ Connect

9:24pm September 14, 2023

by Vanessa Romo

The new opt-in feature lets women and nonbinary drivers prioritize passengers who fit the same description. But it's not a guarantee and is only available in a handful of cities for now.

David Daniels performs in the title role of Handel's Giulio Cesare at the Metropolitan Opera in 2007.

Opera singer David Daniels pleads guilty in sexual assault trial

8:38pm August 04, 2023

by Chloe Veltman

The world-renowned countertenor and his husband were accused of drugging and raping a young singer in 2010.

After a patient leaves, Jacqueline Towarnicki prepares the examination room in case she gets a call that someone else needs to see a sexual assault nurse examiner.

Health & Safety

Her job is to care for survivors of sexual assault. Why aren't there more like her?

4:08pm May 05, 2023

by Katheryn Houghton

Montana and other states are trying to increase the number of nurses who are specially trained to treat survivors of sexual assault.

Bill Cosby at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., on the first day of sentencing in his sexual assault trial on Sept. 24, 2018.

Bill Cosby plans to tour in 2023 even as he faces a new sexual assault lawsuit

6:41pm December 29, 2022

by Giulia Heyward

The news of his tour plans comes just weeks after five women filed another sexual assault lawsuit against the 85-year-old comedian.

World News

A high-profile Australian #MeToo trial ended unexpectedly — and without a verdict

11:01am October 27, 2022

by Emily Olson

Jurors spent five days deliberating Brittany Higgins' claim of being raped in Parliament house before a judge discovered of of them brought outside research into the court, scrapping the whole trial.

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in a Los Angeles courtroom on October 4, 2022. Weinstein was extradited from New York to Los Angeles to face sex-related charges.

Trial against Harvey Weinstein begins with graphic descriptions of violent assaults

8:45pm October 24, 2022

The rape and sexual assault case against Harvey Weinstein opened in Los Angeles Monday. Prosecutors described violent encounters between Weinstein and eight key witnesses from 2004 to 2013.

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A scanned photo of Elaine when she was 10 years old.

For one rape survivor, new abortion bans bring back old, painful memories

4:14pm August 26, 2022

The story of a young rape victim in Ohio who had to travel out of state for an abortion this summer is recalling painful memories for an older generation.

University of Oregon students and staff protest on campus in Eugene, Ore. in May of 2014, against sexual violence in the wake of allegations of rape brought against three UO basketball players by a fellow student.

Critics say campus sex assault rules fall short and need an overhaul

4:39am June 17, 2022

by The Associated Press

On the 50th anniversary of Title IX President Biden is expected to announce new rules governing the protection of sexual assault and harassment accusers in education.

Dr. Denis Mukwege is a gynecologist, Nobel Peace Prize winner and advocate against sexual violence in conflict zones like his homeland, the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is now speaking out against the reports of rapes committed by Russian soldiers dur

Health & Safety

Fighting the horror of wartime rape, Nobel Peace Prize winner won't give up hope

3:23pm May 18, 2022

by Malaka Gharib

Dr. Denis Mukwege has spent decades treating women who have been raped in his homeland of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He's calling on the world to take action for women in Ukraine.

National

DNA from rape kits used to ID victims as suspects in crimes, San Francisco DA says

9:17pm February 14, 2022

by The Associated Press

DA says said one woman was recently arrested for a felony property crime based on her DNA collected years ago during a domestic violence-involved rape examination.