statutory rape

A 22-year-old Salisbury man named Darius Gatewood was given a $1 million bond after being charged with threatening violence and child sex crimes. Authorities alleged that he sent threats of mass violence directed at Albemarle High School via the STEM Messager. In addition to the threat, Gatewood was also charged with statutory rape of a child aged “15 years old or younger.”

A former Northeast High School teacher was sentenced to 9 years in prison for statutory rape after pleading guilty to the charge.

A 38-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 21 years in jail and 16 strokes of the cane for engaging in a sexual relationship with his 13-year-old niece, which included statutory rape and sexual assault. He pleaded guilty to six charges, with another 17 considered during the sentencing.

A high school band director in Tennessee entered a not-guilty plea in a rape trial involving allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student. The case, which includes charges of statutory rape and allegations of contact with three students, led to his arrest, job removal, and a $2 million bond. The next court hearing is scheduled for October.

Dawson James Brown, 27, and his mother Sabrina Brown, 54, were arrested in Mississippi for charges including statutory rape, sexual battery, and human trafficking after a 14-year-old girl became pregnant while living with their family. Investigators found evidence on Dawson's phone and communications confirming the pregnancy, and Sabrina is accused of conspiring to tamper with evidence. The girl's mother reported receiving money and favors from Dawson.

A 27-year-old son of a Mississippi pastor is charged with statutory rape, sexual battery, and human trafficking after a 14-year-old girl became pregnant while living with his family. His mother faces charges for conspiring to tamper with evidence and child neglect. Investigators found electronic evidence, including images, videos, and text messages, linking the accused to the pregnancy.

A 27-year-old man, Dawson James Brown, and his mother, 54-year-old Sabrina Brown, were arrested in Mississippi for charges including statutory rape, sexual battery, and human trafficking after a 14-year-old girl became pregnant while living with their family. Investigators found evidence on Dawson's iPhone and text messages indicating his involvement, while Sabrina is accused of conspiring to tamper with evidence by instructing the girl to fabricate DNA-related documents.

Irene Flores, 60, was sentenced to 15-23 years in prison for statutory rape, incest, and other child sexual assault charges. He will face deportation after serving his sentence in North Carolina.

Irene Flores, a 60-year-old Granite Falls man, was convicted of statutory rape and incest and sentenced to up to 23 years in North Carolina prison, facing deportation.

The Department of Homeland Security claims Eduardo Williams-Sanguillen, a man ICE transported to Brookdale Hospital after a reported fall from a window, has a pending charge for statutory rape and prior convictions for drug-related offenses and property crimes. Local officials and community members expressed concern over ICE's actions, citing panic and a history of mistrust toward the agency.

The bond for former White House High School band director Dalton Hawkins has been increased to $2 million as he faces a statutory rape charge.

Dalton Hawkins, a former band director at White House High School, faces statutory rape charges after being accused of inappropriate relationships with multiple students, including a 'hugging quota' and promises of marriage. A judge increased his bond to $2 million following a preliminary hearing where a detective confirmed Hawkins admitted to sexual contact with a student.

A former band director at White House High School, Dalton Hawkins, had his bond increased to $2 million after a preliminary hearing. He faces charges of statutory rape related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student, and his case has been sent to a grand jury. Hawkins has been terminated from his position at the school.

A former band director at White House High School has been charged with statutory rape in an alleged relationship with a student. The case has been sent to a grand jury, and he has been terminated from his position.

A former band director at White House High School, Dalton Hawkins, faces statutory rape charges related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. He was arrested in May, charged, and will be terminated by the school district. The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office and school district emphasize holding offenders accountable and ensuring student safety.

Misty Roberts, 44, was sentenced to 90 days for raping a 16-year-old boy. She was convicted of two felonies, including statutory rape and indecent behavior with a juvenile.

Over 1,800 child rape cases were withdrawn in South Africa between 2020 and 2025 due to slow forensic labs, shortages of rape kits, and lack of a dedicated policy for investigating child rape. Parliament's police committee warned that South African Police Service (SAPS) members allowing case withdrawals may be violating their own rules.