sexual assaults
Coverage of sexual assaults in the Nexus archive.
- US issues urgent advisory for Turks and Caicos, plagued by sexual assaults and scams
The US has issued an urgent safety advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands, citing concerns over sexual assaults and scams. The islands, known for their white-sand beaches, regularly attract American tourists.
- St. Paul homeless encampments to be cleared starting in August, city officials say
St. Paul city officials announced that homeless encampments will be cleared starting in August due to reported incidents of fatal overdoses, sexual assaults, thefts, and fires in surrounding communities.
- Chicago police warn of sexual assaults in South Shore
Chicago police have issued a warning to residents in the South Shore neighborhood following two recent sexual assaults. The incidents involved women who were attacked while alone.
- Lawsuit filed in Illinois Court of Claims over assaults at DCFS-linked facility on South Side
A lawsuit has been filed in the Illinois Court of Claims over sexual assaults at the DCFS-linked Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center in Bronzeville. The facility is described as being connected to the Department of Children and Family Services.
- Uber, California lawyers say deal reached to avert dueling ballot initiative showdown
The state's trial attorneys and Uber have reached a deal to scrap competing ballot measures over car crash lawsuits and sexual assaults, avoiding a costly November election battle. The agreement averts what was expected to be one of the most expensive political conflicts of the election.
- Uber, California lawyers say deal reached to avert dueling ballot initiative showdown
Uber and California's trial attorneys have reached a deal to eliminate their competing ballot measures concerning car crash lawsuits and sexual assaults, preventing a costly November election battle. The agreement avoids what was expected to be one of the most expensive political showdowns in the upcoming election.
- Uber, California lawyers say deal reached to avert dueling ballot initiative showdown
Uber and California trial attorneys have reached a deal to eliminate their competing ballot measures related to car crash lawsuits and sexual assaults, avoiding a costly November election battle.
- US travelers warned after deadly rides and sexual assaults tied to beach vendors
US travelers are being warned about unlicensed and uninsured jet ski rentals linked to deadly rides and sexual assaults by beach vendors. An embassy issued an advisory highlighting risks from these operators.
- Dutch police arrest 4 men over drugging, rape of partners
Dutch police arrested four men for allegedly drugging and raping their partners, then filming and sharing the sexual assaults. The case is compared to that of French woman Gisele Pelicot.
- Germany plans to address growing use of date-rape drugs
Germany's justice minister is proposing harsher penalties for using date-rape drugs in sexual assaults, but victims argue that more measures are needed to address the escalating issue.
- Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape
Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a Gaza-bound flotilla allege abuse, including rape. Several were hospitalized with injuries, and at least 15 reported sexual assaults.
- The night I met the Spandau Ballet rapist: I'm horrified that I introduced two female friends to Ross Davidson - four years before serial predator was arrested for string of sexual assaults against women
The author recounts introducing two female friends to Ross Davidson, a serial predator who was later arrested for multiple sexual assaults. The article highlights the author's horror and remorse over their role in connecting the victims to the perpetrator.
- Man charged in series of sexual assaults targeting female victims in San Fernando Valley
A 29-year-old man, Damian Denzell Robinson, has been charged with multiple sexual assaults targeting female victims across the San Fernando Valley. The Los Angeles Police Department reported at least six incidents involving victims ranging in age from 6 to 73 years old, which occurred on April 19.
- Sex offender accused of 6 sex assaults in one day as crime surge rocks affluent valley
A registered sex offender, Damian Denzell Robinson, is accused of committing six sexual assaults against women in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley on April 19. The attacks occurred in public places during the day, including businesses and a retail restroom, as the area faces a broader surge in crime, including organized burglaries in affluent neighborhoods.