In the world of politics, words hold immense power. They can inspire, unite, or divide. Unfortunately, they can also harm and perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Graham Platner, a Democratic U. S. Senate candidate from Maine, recently found himself in hot water due to some ill-advised comments he made on Reddit. These comments, which blamed survivors of sexual assault fo...
In a recent court case, a UK council tried to kick asylum seekers out of a hotel. They said the hotel didn't have the right permits. But the judge said no. The judge agreed the hotel was breaking rules. But he also said the government needs to house asylum seekers somewhere. So, the hotel stays open. The Bell Hotel in Epping has been a hot spot for protests. This st...
A high school teacher and coach in Mansfield ISD found himself on the wrong side of the law. Jared Young, a 33-year-old science teacher and coach at Legacy High School, was arrested on serious charges. These include sexual assault of a child, possession and transmission of child pornography, and having an improper relationship with a student. Young had been working ...
A man who pretended to be a Hollywood producer to lure women into his trap has been sentenced to 146 years in prison. This man, David Pearce, was found guilty of some serious crimes. He was convicted of murdering two women and sexually assaulting seven others over a span of 14 years. The victims, Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola, met Pearce at a party...
In Norway, there's a big push to help people who've gone through something terrible: rape. Right after such a traumatic event, getting the right support can make a huge difference. That's where specialized centers come in. These places offer help, but how well they work isn't always clear. A recent study, called the Early Intervention after Rape (EIR) study, is tryin...
Sexual assault investigations often face a tricky situation. There are usually more female cells than male cells in the evidence. This makes it hard to get clear DNA results. Scientists have been testing different ways to separate these cells. They want to find the best method to identify the attacker's DNA. A recent study looked at three different techniques. These...
On a recent episode of "The Valley, " tensions flared as Janet Caperna openly accused Danny Booko of sexual assault. This explosive claim came up during a conversation with Kristen Doute on a boat party celebrating Doute's engagement. Caperna didn't hold back, stating that Booko had sexually assaulted their co-stars, Jasmine Goode and Michelle Saniei. Doute, clearly...
Football clubs often find themselves in tricky spots when players face serious allegations. Thomas Partey, a key player for Arsenal, is now charged with five counts of rape and one of sexual assault, which he denies. These charges relate to incidents reported by three different women between 2021 and 2022. Arsenal's handling of the situation has raised eyebrows. The...
A recent study looked into why some university students in China have trouble managing their feelings and spend too much time online. The research focused on a big group of undergraduates, which is helpful because earlier studies often had small groups or didn't represent everyone well. The study found that some students who have gone through tough experiences, like...
A TV actor has taken legal action against a powerful figure in Hollywood, accusing him of using his influence to exploit and assault him. The actor, Derek Dixon, starred in 85 episodes of the BET series "The Oval, " created by Tyler Perry. Dixon's lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, seeks at least $260 million in damages, alleging a pattern of sexual harassment and assaul...