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CT karate instructor promised future with teen during relationship: warrant
Cromwell police say a karate instructor at Impact Martial Arts is accused of allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student when she was 16 years old.
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CT man sentenced to prison for coercing, threatening boys to send him sexual photos
A Guilford man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for allegedly coercing and threatening children, primarily boys, to send him sexually explicit photos of themselves, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Christopher Michaelson, 39, of Guilford, is accused of sexually assaulting a boy in Rhode Island several years ago. Guilford police said Burrillville, Rhode Island detectives asked for…
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Bristol man accused of sexually assaulting girl in his care thousands of times: warrant
Warning: Some of the details in this story may be disturbing. A Bristol man is accused of sexually assaulting a child in his care thousands of times over several years. According to an arrest warrant, the victim told police it started in 2004 when she was taken into Department of Children and Families (DCF) custody and put in a home…
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Paula Abdul sues ‘American Idol' executive producer for sexual assault
Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe, accusing him of sexual assaulting during the time they worked together on “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance.”
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CT correction officer arrested after allegedly luring 14-year-old for sex: police
Meriden police have arrested a correction officer that is accused of luring a 14-year-old for sex through the online messaging app Kik, according to documents obtained by NBC Connecticut. The incident report states that a FBI agent went undercover and communicated with Richard Hammell, 36, on several occasions, posing as the father of a 14-year-old girl. The agent told Hammell…
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Amazon delivery driver accused of sexually assaulting elderly woman in Norwalk
An Amazon delivery driver has been arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted an elderly woman while giving her a ride to Norwalk, police said. The police department said they received a complaint in May of 2023. Investigators said the delivery driver sexually assaulted the woman while giving her a ride from Fairfield to Norwalk. An arrest warrant was issued for…
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‘Love Is Blind' participant sues ex-fiancé and producers, alleging she was sexually assaulted during filming
“Love Is Blind” contestant Tran Dang is suing the Netflix show’s production team, Kinetic Content and Delirium TV, for sexual assault, false imprisonment and negligence.
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Russell Brand speaks out on sexual assault allegations for the first time
The comedian turned influencer said he had had an “extraordinary and distressing week” before accusing the British government of trying to censor him.
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The remaining dates on comedian Russell Brand's tour are postponed after sexual assault allegations
British police say they received a sexual assault allegation after media outlets published claims against comedian Russell Brand.
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Russell Brand's management agency terminates ties following sexual assault allegations
Russell Brand’s management agency terminated all professional ties to the actor and comedian after sexual assault allegations were published Saturday following a joint investigation by The Times of London, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches.
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‘That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison
That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for the rapes of two women two decades ago. Los Angeles Judge Charlaine Olmedo handed down the sentence to the 47-year-old Masterson at a hearing on Thursday.
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Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys facing civil lawsuits in Vegas alleging sexual assault decades ago
Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter is facing two civil lawsuits in Las Vegas brought separately by women who allege he sexually assaulted them in 2001 and 2003.
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Sexual misconduct allegations at CIA finally coming out of shadows, and into court
A CIA officer trainee has been convicted in Virginia of attacking a female colleague with a scarf and kissing her inside a stairwell at the agency’s headquarters in Langley.
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Private Newtown teacher arrested for alleged inappropriate relationship with student
A music teacher from Newtown has been arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with his student, police said. Newtown police arrested 68-year-old Richard Neal Wednesday following a lengthy investigation. Neal is a private teacher and does not work for the Newtown school district. Neal is accused of having sexual relations with one of his students, who is a minor,…
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Chris Noth addresses sexual assault allegations in first interview
The “Sex and the City” actor Chris Noth admitted to infidelity but continues to deny allegations of sexual assault.
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Funder of Anti-Child Trafficking Film ‘Sound of Freedom' Charged With Accessory to Child Kidnapping
Fabian Marta—who was one of the crowd funders for the 2023 film “Sound of Freedom” about saving children from human trafficking—was arrested and charged with accessory to child kidnapping.
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Former Goshen firefighter accused of sexually assaulting teen in 2021
State police have arrested a former Goshen firefighter who they said is accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman at his house after they partied at the Goshen Fire Department in June 2021 and he gave her several alcoholic beverages.
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Family accuses Delta of negligence after drunk passenger allegedly groped mom and her teen daughter on a 9-hour flight
A federal lawsuit was filed against Delta Air Lines last week accusing flight attendants of failing to intervene after a male passenger was allegedly served at least 10 alcoholic drinks and then groped a mother and her 16-year-old daughter, according to the filing.
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Biden signs an order designed to strengthen protections for sexual assault victims in the military
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order giving decisions on the prosecution of serious military crimes including sexual assault to independent military attorneys. The order signed Friday takes that power away from victims’ commanders.
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London jury acquits Kevin Spacey on sexual assault charges dating back to 2001
A London jury has acquitted Kevin Spacey on sexual assault charges stemming from allegations by four men dating back 20 years.