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Democrats urge Graham Platner to halt his campaign due to rape accusation

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner referred to police as 'opportunistic cowards'

The recent rape allegation against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has triggered significant backlash from his supporters, leading to calls for immediate endorsement of an alternative candidate from the Democratic Party. This wave of dissent followed accusations made by Jenny Racicot, a 41-year-old from Maine, who claimed that Platner raped her nearly five years ago. […]

Ex-Irish National Swim Coach Living in the U.S. Convicted of Child Rape

Ex-Irish National Swim Coach Living in the U.S. Convicted of Child Rape

Former Swim Coach Found Guilty of Sexual Assault A former Irish swim coach, who had been in hiding in the United States for three decades, was found guilty on Monday of sexually assaulting several underage female athletes during the 1970s and 1980s. After deliberating for seven hours, the jury convicted 77-year-old George Gibney on 39 […]

Another suspect faces charges of rape and abduction after prosecution efforts fell short

Another suspect faces charges of rape and abduction after prosecution efforts fell short

Charges Upgraded for Suspects with Prior Arrests in Virginia In Fairfax, Virginia, the prosecutor’s office has escalated charges against some suspects, specifically elevating them to rape and kidnapping after dismissing various other charges. This pattern has caught the attention of a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation. Police arrested Juan Carlos Arevalo on Tuesday for an […]

ICE detains 15 undocumented immigrants with convictions for murder, rape, and sexual offenses

ICE detains 15 undocumented immigrants with convictions for murder, rape, and sexual offenses

Immigration Authorities Make Significant Arrests Over Weekend Over the weekend, federal immigration officials apprehended more than a dozen undocumented immigrants with criminal records. Many of these individuals had been convicted of serious offenses, including murder, rape, and drug trafficking. This operation coincides with the ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to intensify its deportation strategies. […]

California court maintains Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction but mandates a new sentencing.

California court maintains Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction but mandates a new sentencing.

Weinstein’s Conviction Upheld, Judge to be Held Accountable An appeals court confirmed on Friday that Harvey Weinstein’s conviction for rape and sexual assault, which occurred in California in 2022, would stand. However, the court also indicated that accountability is needed for the presiding judge. The verdict came from a three-judge panel in California’s Second District […]

Harvey Weinstein Will Not Go to a 4th Rape Trial in New York

Harvey Weinstein Will Not Go to a 4th Rape Trial in New York

Charges Dropped Against Harvey Weinstein in New York NEW YORK (AP) – Prosecutors in New York announced on Thursday that they are dropping rape charges against Harvey Weinstein. This decision comes instead of pursuing a fourth trial involving allegations that have emerged in the #MeToo era. Weinstein, previously convicted of sexual offenses, is still incarcerated. […]