Lancaster man accused of brutal sexual assault waives hearing, case moves to county court
LANCASTER, PA — A 29-year-old Lancaster man charged with violently sexually assaulting a woman in his basement will face trial after waiving his preliminary hearing last week. Jose Antonio Pitre appeared before…
Former Waynesburg Resident Pleads Guilty to Transportation of a Minor With Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity
PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Waynesburg, PA, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, United States…
Chatsworth Elementary Teacher Arrested on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges
Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced the arrest of a special education teacher from Chatsworth Elementary School, charged with sexually touching seven students. Vincent Root, 58, a resident of Carpenter Street…
Florida Cop Solicited Sexual Favors From Jaywalking Tourist Instead of Ticket
CLEARWATER – A Florida police officer was taken into custody on Tuesday for allegedly abusing his position to solicit sexual favors from a pedestrian. Nicolas Paloma, 29, who has been a part…
Federal Jury Convicts Maryland Man Of Attempting To Entice A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity
Orlando, FL –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found William Daniel Leonard (55, Maryland) guilty of using the internet and his cellphone to attempt to entice…
Franklin County Man Faces Additional Charges in Sexual Abuse Case
HARRISBURG, PA – Justin Biser of Waynesboro, already charged with the sexual abuse of three children and an adult, faces new charges, including the indecent assault of a fourth child and secretly…
Chatsworth Elementary Teacher Faces Multiple Sexual Assault Charges
Vincent Root, a 58-year-old special education teacher at Chatsworth Elementary School, has been charged with sexually touching seven male students over multiple years. Root was arrested yesterday and faces seven counts each…
Springfield Bus Driver Sentenced to 17 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for taking sexually explicit photos of a young child and sharing the images in an internet chat group. Gordon…
Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Related to Sexual Assault in New Holland
NEW HOLLAND, PA – On October 4, Nigeir Martinez was taken into custody by the New Holland Police Department following an investigation into the Statutory Sexual Assault of a 15-year-old minor. During…
Laredo CBP officers apprehend fugitive sought for sexual offense against a child
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one male United States citizen wanted for a sexual offense involving a child. “Child sexual abuse…
Wimauma Man Charged With Receiving And Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging James Falzone (55, Wimauma) with receipt of child sex abuse material and possession of child sex…
Defense Attorney Took Payment in Sexual Favors, Pleads Guilty
HARRISBURG, PA – Lackawanna County defense attorney, Corey Kolcharno, 49, admitted to trading his legal services for sexual acts and materials from four female clients. Attorney General Michelle Henry confirmed on Tuesday…
Suspect Wanted for Sexual Attack in Brooklyn
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting help from the public to identify an individual connected to a sexual abuse incident in Prospect Heights. On Wednesday,…
Luzerne County Man Sentenced in Child Sexual Assault Case
LUZERNE COUNTY, PA – Charles Zambri, 60, has been sentenced to a prison term of 16 to 32 years after being convicted of multiple felony counts, including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and…
Dem Gov Under Fire Over Handling Of Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Top Adviser
Dem Gov Under Fire Over Handling Of Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Top Adviser Arjun Singh on October 5, 2023 Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania is facing bipartisan criticism for his handling…
West Chester Man Arrested Following Allegations of Sexual Assault on a Minor
WEST CHESTER, PA – A sexual assault case is unfolding as Porfirio Varela, 32, has been arrested following an investigation initiated by the West Chester Police Department. The investigation commenced after a…
Laredo CBP officers apprehend man wanted on sexual assault, strangulation warrant at Gateway to the Americas Bridge
LAREDO, Texas – As U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers begin a new fiscal year, they encountered a man wanted on a felony warrant for failure to appear on a sexual assault,…
Oklahoma Man Sentenced to 87 Months for Sexual Abuse in Indian Country
MUSKOGEE, OK – Nathan Dale Smith, 33, of Pontotoc County, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian Country and 24 months for Abusive Sexual…
Clayton Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of Minor in Indian Country
MUSKOGEE, OK – Kevin Stuart Pollard III, 23, of Clayton, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for one count of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian Country. Additionally, Pollard…
71-Year-Old D.C. Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Kidnapping and Sexual Abuse
WASHINGTON, DC – Larry Richardson, 71, was sentenced today to seven years in prison for kidnapping and sexually abusing an acquaintance in March 2022. Richardson pleaded guilty to one count of attempted…
Man Arrested for Sexual Assault in Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez released details regarding the arrest of Raul Pena, 31, from Brooklyn. Pena is charged with the aggravated sexual assault of a 29-year-old woman…
Pennsylvania Man in Minor-Involved Sexual Assault Case Wanted by Police
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police Troop H – Lykens Station has recently issued an arrest warrant for Liam S. Tower, a 20-year-old resident of Sunbury, on charges related to…
Archdiocese of Baltimore Files for Bankruptcy Ahead of New Maryland Law on Sexual Abuse
BALTIMORE, MD – The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday, a preemptive move ahead of a Maryland state law that would allow survivors of sexual abuse more…
Verona High School Teacher Arrested on Sexual Assault and Child Endangerment Charges
VERONA, NJ – A Verona High School teacher was arrested on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, among other offenses, according to an announcement by Acting Essex…
More than 35,000 victims of sexual violence in Colombia’s conflict -tribunal
BOGOTA (Reuters) – At least 35,178 people have suffered sexual, gender and reproductive violence in Colombia’s armed conflict, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) tribunal said on Wednesday as it opened an…
Former Susquehannock High School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault Charges
GLEN ROCK, PA – Emily Lehneis, a former teacher at Susquehannock High School, pleaded guilty on Monday, to one count of Institutional Sexual Assault – School involving a student, a third-degree felony.…
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