'American Nightmare' survivors turn the tables, investigating the man who kidnapped them
A Harvard-trained lawyer with a history of violence, Matthew Muller, is charged with multiple crimes, showing systemic failures in handling such cases.
Man accused of fatally burning woman in NYC subway due back in court
The horrific act of setting a woman on fire in the subway has led to renewed calls for systemic changes in how victims are protected.
Exclusive | Mom of 5-year-girl raped by illegal migrant on Long Island 'losing confidence in the world'
The mother of a five-year-old rape victim expressed her despair and fear, highlighting a loss of confidence in the world after the tragedy.
Sicko busted for fatally strangling woman outside Times Square hotel after random stalking: sources
A man was arrested for fatally choking a woman in Times Square, facing multiple murder and assault charges.
Wembley predator locked girl, 16, in car before raping her
Himanshu Makwana was found guilty of raping two teenagers, using social media to manipulate and exploit them.
Woman raped and killed on bench in Southall - court
A woman was allegedly raped and killed by a stranger while unconscious in a park, with a trial examining the circumstances of her death.
'American Nightmare' survivors turn the tables, investigating the man who kidnapped them
A Harvard-trained lawyer with a history of violence, Matthew Muller, is charged with multiple crimes, showing systemic failures in handling such cases.
Man accused of fatally burning woman in NYC subway due back in court
The horrific act of setting a woman on fire in the subway has led to renewed calls for systemic changes in how victims are protected.
Exclusive | Mom of 5-year-girl raped by illegal migrant on Long Island 'losing confidence in the world'
The mother of a five-year-old rape victim expressed her despair and fear, highlighting a loss of confidence in the world after the tragedy.
Sicko busted for fatally strangling woman outside Times Square hotel after random stalking: sources
A man was arrested for fatally choking a woman in Times Square, facing multiple murder and assault charges.
Wembley predator locked girl, 16, in car before raping her
Himanshu Makwana was found guilty of raping two teenagers, using social media to manipulate and exploit them.
Woman raped and killed on bench in Southall - court
A woman was allegedly raped and killed by a stranger while unconscious in a park, with a trial examining the circumstances of her death.
Urban nightmare: Rape up in NYC amid 'disorder,' former NYPD chief says
A woman was assaulted after being stalked in Greenwich Village, highlighting a concerning spike in rape cases and public safety issues in New York City.
East New York Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Attempted Sexual Assault in Williamsburg Home Invasion
The man was sentenced to eight years for a sexual assault attempt in 2019.
Homeless man gets just two years in prison for fracturing MTA worker's eye socket, despite facing seven
Noreen Mallory, a transit worker, criticizes a two-year sentence for her attacker, believing stronger penalties are necessary to deter violence.
Her mother's killer was freed because of cancer. She wants to change California's laws
The case of Paul Carl Tomasini raises complex issues around compassionate release laws for seriously ill prisoners, especially those with violent convictions.
Man jailed for seven years over rape of landlady when she was temporarily paralysed having been spiked and raped by drugs courier
Dmitrus Alenikovs was sentenced to seven years for raping his landlady after she was drugged.
Salem man found guilty in 2020 beating death of his girlfriend
John T. Shairs was convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal beating of his girlfriend Tina Amore in a domestic altercation.
Urban nightmare: Rape up in NYC amid 'disorder,' former NYPD chief says
A woman was assaulted after being stalked in Greenwich Village, highlighting a concerning spike in rape cases and public safety issues in New York City.
East New York Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Attempted Sexual Assault in Williamsburg Home Invasion
The man was sentenced to eight years for a sexual assault attempt in 2019.
Homeless man gets just two years in prison for fracturing MTA worker's eye socket, despite facing seven
Noreen Mallory, a transit worker, criticizes a two-year sentence for her attacker, believing stronger penalties are necessary to deter violence.
Her mother's killer was freed because of cancer. She wants to change California's laws
The case of Paul Carl Tomasini raises complex issues around compassionate release laws for seriously ill prisoners, especially those with violent convictions.
Man jailed for seven years over rape of landlady when she was temporarily paralysed having been spiked and raped by drugs courier
Dmitrus Alenikovs was sentenced to seven years for raping his landlady after she was drugged.
Salem man found guilty in 2020 beating death of his girlfriend
John T. Shairs was convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal beating of his girlfriend Tina Amore in a domestic altercation.
GOP lawmakers slam Biden for allowing 9/11 terrorists to skirt death penalty: 'Unforgivable'
Republican lawmakers criticized President Biden for military plea deals allowing 9/11 plotters to avoid the death penalty, calling it unjust to victims' families.
Vatican Issues First Report on Sex Abuse, to Immediate Criticism
The Vatican's commission on clerical sexual abuse released its first report, addressing accountability and transparency in safeguarding minors, yet receiving criticism for its limited scope.
African victims of clergy abuse deserve justice and accountability, too
The Church of England is facing reckoning over its handling of past abuse cases, most notably involving John Smyth.
Vatican Issues First Report on Sex Abuse, to Immediate Criticism
The Vatican's commission on clerical sexual abuse released its first report, addressing accountability and transparency in safeguarding minors, yet receiving criticism for its limited scope.
African victims of clergy abuse deserve justice and accountability, too
The Church of England is facing reckoning over its handling of past abuse cases, most notably involving John Smyth.
Ex-drug lord Fabio Ochoa walks free in Colombia after 20 years in US prisons
Fabio Ochoa's return to Colombia after his deportation has reignited trauma among Medellin cartel victims, with calls for accountability and investigations.
6 people accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault in new lawsuits
Sean Diddy Combs faces multiple lawsuits accusing him of serious sexual offenses, including rape and molestation, involving numerous alleged victims.
Youngest man to rape Gisele Pelicot committed the crime on day his daughter was born
Dominique Pelicot orchestrated a decade-long abuse scheme against his wife, involving multiple men and a shocking level of premeditated violence.
Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges
Retired priest Lawrence Hecker pleads guilty to multiple sexual assault charges, facing life in prison, addressing decades of unacknowledged abuse allegations.
A police chief was accused of paying $100 to rape a teen - and trying to cover it up.
A teenage girl accused former police chief Larry Clay Jr. of rape, highlighting issues of abuse of power and victimization in small towns.
Union City police: Woman used secret coded text to alert sister she was being raped
A coded text from the victim to her sister helped uncover a rape case that led to the arrest of Ricardo Tijero.
Conor McGregor accuser will always be a marked woman', court hears
The case highlights the significant implications for individuals who accuse high-profile figures of sexual assault.
6 people accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault in new lawsuits
Sean Diddy Combs faces multiple lawsuits accusing him of serious sexual offenses, including rape and molestation, involving numerous alleged victims.
Youngest man to rape Gisele Pelicot committed the crime on day his daughter was born
Dominique Pelicot orchestrated a decade-long abuse scheme against his wife, involving multiple men and a shocking level of premeditated violence.
Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges
Retired priest Lawrence Hecker pleads guilty to multiple sexual assault charges, facing life in prison, addressing decades of unacknowledged abuse allegations.
A police chief was accused of paying $100 to rape a teen - and trying to cover it up.
A teenage girl accused former police chief Larry Clay Jr. of rape, highlighting issues of abuse of power and victimization in small towns.
Union City police: Woman used secret coded text to alert sister she was being raped
A coded text from the victim to her sister helped uncover a rape case that led to the arrest of Ricardo Tijero.
Conor McGregor accuser will always be a marked woman', court hears
The case highlights the significant implications for individuals who accuse high-profile figures of sexual assault.
Friday briefing: Will the Gisele Pelicot case finally change how we view violence against women?
Dominique Pelicot and accomplices sentenced for a decade of sexual abuse, reigniting discussions on consent and sexual violence.
Gisele Pelicot rape trial: children tell of devastation' caused by their father
The Pelicot family is devastated by revelations of abuse, calling for truth and justice amid a public trial highlighting systemic issues of sexual violence.
Friday briefing: Will the Gisele Pelicot case finally change how we view violence against women?
Dominique Pelicot and accomplices sentenced for a decade of sexual abuse, reigniting discussions on consent and sexual violence.
Gisele Pelicot rape trial: children tell of devastation' caused by their father
The Pelicot family is devastated by revelations of abuse, calling for truth and justice amid a public trial highlighting systemic issues of sexual violence.
After 12 delays, ex-police chief who raped teen is sentenced to federal prison
Larry Clay Jr. was sentenced to 25 years for sex-trafficking a teenager and obstructing the investigation.
Do you know the Alexander brothers? We need your help
The Alexander brothers, once prominent real estate agents, face serious charges of sex trafficking and rape involving numerous victims over the past twenty years.
Luxury real estate broker and his twin held without bail on sex trafficking charges
Three Alexander brothers charged in a sex trafficking scheme, with serious allegations of drugging and assaulting victims over a decade.
Lawsuit alleges Oakland hotels ignored sex trafficking on their properties
Hotel employees allegedly ignored signs of sex trafficking to profit from a victim's exploitation, leading to a federal lawsuit against five establishments.
After 12 delays, ex-police chief who raped teen is sentenced to federal prison
Larry Clay Jr. was sentenced to 25 years for sex-trafficking a teenager and obstructing the investigation.
Do you know the Alexander brothers? We need your help
The Alexander brothers, once prominent real estate agents, face serious charges of sex trafficking and rape involving numerous victims over the past twenty years.
Luxury real estate broker and his twin held without bail on sex trafficking charges
Three Alexander brothers charged in a sex trafficking scheme, with serious allegations of drugging and assaulting victims over a decade.
Lawsuit alleges Oakland hotels ignored sex trafficking on their properties
Hotel employees allegedly ignored signs of sex trafficking to profit from a victim's exploitation, leading to a federal lawsuit against five establishments.
Former teacher outed as sexual predator who groomed and abused kids online
Sam Phillips manipulated six vulnerable children online, exchanging money for indecent images before being arrested and pleading guilty to 38 sexual offences.
Rape victim speaks of her ordeal as south London predator who stole childhood' is jailed 30 years on
A rape victim finally received justice after decades, inspiring others to speak out against their abusers.
Mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot condemns cowardice' of accused abusers
The trial highlights issues of accountability and manipulation in cases of sexual violence, as victims demand recognition of their suffering.
Gisele Pelicot's husband jailed for 20 years as judges decide on 50 other accused in French mass rape trial
Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping Gisele Pelicot over nearly a decade.
San Jose cold case: Imprisoned man convicted in 1994 kidnapping at Oakridge Mall
DNA evidence linked Thomas John Loguidice to a 1994 kidnapping case, leading to his conviction over three decades later.
Former teacher outed as sexual predator who groomed and abused kids online
Sam Phillips manipulated six vulnerable children online, exchanging money for indecent images before being arrested and pleading guilty to 38 sexual offences.
Rape victim speaks of her ordeal as south London predator who stole childhood' is jailed 30 years on
A rape victim finally received justice after decades, inspiring others to speak out against their abusers.
Mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot condemns cowardice' of accused abusers
The trial highlights issues of accountability and manipulation in cases of sexual violence, as victims demand recognition of their suffering.
Gisele Pelicot's husband jailed for 20 years as judges decide on 50 other accused in French mass rape trial
Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping Gisele Pelicot over nearly a decade.
San Jose cold case: Imprisoned man convicted in 1994 kidnapping at Oakridge Mall
DNA evidence linked Thomas John Loguidice to a 1994 kidnapping case, leading to his conviction over three decades later.
The hidden death toll of domestic abuse: There are more suicides than killings
The rising rate of suicides linked to domestic abuse highlights a critical lack of accountability for perpetrators.
Young mother wrote I was murdered' in suicide note after alleged abuse, trial hears
Kiena Dawes' suicide notes reveal severe emotional and physical abuse claims against her ex-boyfriend, Ryan Wellings, who faces trial for manslaughter.
The hidden death toll of domestic abuse: There are more suicides than killings
The rising rate of suicides linked to domestic abuse highlights a critical lack of accountability for perpetrators.
Young mother wrote I was murdered' in suicide note after alleged abuse, trial hears
Kiena Dawes' suicide notes reveal severe emotional and physical abuse claims against her ex-boyfriend, Ryan Wellings, who faces trial for manslaughter.
Recognising domestic violence as a cause of death: One mother's long fight
The grieving mother of a suicide victim highlights systemic failures by authorities in addressing domestic violence over six years.
Harshita Brella's husband arrested over domestic abuse report weeks before her death
The investigation focuses on police response to domestic abuse reports before Harshita Brella's murder, emphasizing the need for better protection for victims.
Bay Area man gets nearly 26 years in horrific domestic violence case
Michael Behnamnia received a 25-year prison sentence for severe domestic violence crimes, including attempted torture and rape.
Bay Area man gets nearly 26 years in horrific domestic violence case
Michael Milad Behnamnia was sentenced to nearly 26 years in prison for a series of severe domestic violence offenses.
Recognising domestic violence as a cause of death: One mother's long fight
The grieving mother of a suicide victim highlights systemic failures by authorities in addressing domestic violence over six years.
Harshita Brella's husband arrested over domestic abuse report weeks before her death
The investigation focuses on police response to domestic abuse reports before Harshita Brella's murder, emphasizing the need for better protection for victims.
Bay Area man gets nearly 26 years in horrific domestic violence case
Michael Behnamnia received a 25-year prison sentence for severe domestic violence crimes, including attempted torture and rape.
Bay Area man gets nearly 26 years in horrific domestic violence case
Michael Milad Behnamnia was sentenced to nearly 26 years in prison for a series of severe domestic violence offenses.
Oakland man allegedly kidnapped woman after offering her ride home from bar
A seemingly safe situation turned violent when a man offered rides home, highlighting the unpredictability of human behavior and the importance of staying vigilant.
He met them and murdered them': In Dublin, the trial starts for an accused serial killer
The actions of Jennifer Duey and Michelle Xavier on the night of their deaths provided crucial evidence that led to a trial for their suspected killer.
Exclusive | Soft-on-crime Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg drops $40K on trauma-relief program for 'snowflake' staff
Bragg's new program focuses on his staff's trauma while neglecting crime victims' needs.
Oakland man allegedly kidnapped woman after offering her ride home from bar
A seemingly safe situation turned violent when a man offered rides home, highlighting the unpredictability of human behavior and the importance of staying vigilant.
He met them and murdered them': In Dublin, the trial starts for an accused serial killer
The actions of Jennifer Duey and Michelle Xavier on the night of their deaths provided crucial evidence that led to a trial for their suspected killer.
Exclusive | Soft-on-crime Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg drops $40K on trauma-relief program for 'snowflake' staff
Bragg's new program focuses on his staff's trauma while neglecting crime victims' needs.
A Parkland Student and a Sandy Hook Father Discuss What Comes After That Day'
Robbie Parker's fight against Alex Jones is rooted in protecting his daughter's legacy and combating online conspiracy narratives.
Feds drop case of California man charged with threatening Arizona election official
A federal judge dismissed an indictment against a man charged with threatening an election official, reflecting on the case's emotional impact and First Amendment rights.
John Smyth victim calls for more bishops to resign over abuse cover-up
The church's handling of abuse cases leads to calls for resignations.
James Smyth's victim highlights a culture of inaction regarding safeguarding.
Bishop Conway's complacency is specifically criticized for not stopping Smyth.
Church of England sex abuse victim urges Archbishop of Canterbury: Do right thing'
Victim Mark Stibbe calls for Archbishop Justin Welby to resign over mishandling of sex abuse allegations against John Smyth.
Predator in UK's largest catfishing case' drove 12-year-old girl to suicide
A serial predator was sentenced to life for exploiting and blackmailing vulnerable teens online, causing severe harm and tragic consequences.
Online abuse in the digital age poses significant risks, particularly for vulnerable youth.
Victims of clergy sex abuse and LA Archdiocese reach nearly $900 million settlement
The Archdiocese of LA reached a record $900 million settlement with 1,300 clergy sex abuse survivors, marking the largest payout related to the Catholic Church's abuse crisis.
Screen Grabs: 'Woman of the Hour' is one of the best of the year - 48 hills
Many true crime adaptations exploit victims' memories rather than provide insight; however, some films, like The Good Nurse and Woman of the Hour, transcend this trend.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new lawsuits, including allegations he molested a 16-year-old boy
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces multiple lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, including claims of molestation of a 16-year-old boy at a party in 1998.
Torment of Danielle McLaughlin's mother as trial in India for rape and murder of daughter is delayed again
The trial for the murder of Danielle McLaughlin has faced significant delays, eroding trust in the Indian justice system for her family.
London transport not as safe as you think, warns woman hit by two Tube trains
86 people died or were severely injured in London bus crashes in late 2023; victims advocate for safety reviews and accountability measures.
Call for new public body to handle state scandals compensation schemes
Compensation schemes for UK state scandals are failing victims, causing further trauma instead of relief.
Widow of wrong-way crash victim blasts NY decision to parole driver: 'This liberalism is a bullet into the back'
The widow of Stanley Rabinowitz condemned the New York parole board for releasing his killer, stressing a lack of accountability in the justice system.