Judge says Cosby wife must give deposition, but with limits
A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that Bill Cosby’s wife must give a deposition in a defamation lawsuit against the comedian, but said she can refuse to answer questions about private marital conversations.
Judge refuses to throw out Cosby sexual-assault case
A judge refused to throw out the sexual-assault case against Bill Cosby on Wednesday, sweeping aside a former district attorney’s claim that he granted the comedian immunity from prosecution a decade ago.
Former DA says he believes Cosby can’t be prosecuted
The former district attorney who declined to arrest Bill Cosby on sex-crime charges a decade ago testified Tuesday that he essentially granted the comedian lifetime immunity from prosecution in the case.
Prosecutor: Cosby wants special treatment, case should go on
Prosecutors pursuing sex-assault charges against Bill Cosby say he wants special treatment in trying to have the case thrown out even before the first evidence hearing.
Bill Cosby charged with sexually assaulting a woman
Bill Cosby was charged Wednesday with drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home 12 years ago — the first criminal case brought against the comedian out of the torrent of allegations that destroyed his good-guy image as America’s Dad.
Bill Cosby’s public moralizing was his undoing
For decades, Bill Cosby cast himself as America’s dad and then as America’s granddad, a moralist with tough talk for young people about acting responsibly. It was that image that proved to be his undoing.
Lawyers: Cosby’s drugs-sex admission could help women’s suit
Bill Cosby’s admission that he obtained quaaludes to give young women he was pursuing for sex could bolster defamation claims lodged by his accusers, the women’s lawyers said after The Associated Press reported on newly released court documents.
Will new focus on rape kit tests put thousands behind bars?
The evidence piled up for years, abandoned in police property rooms, warehouses and crime labs. Now, thousands of sexual assault kits are giving up their secrets — and rapists who’ve long remained free may finally face justice.
Campus sex crime reporting increases, says Education Dept.
Reports of sex offenses on college campuses provided to the Education Department have nearly doubled over a five-year period.
MSU to take part in sexual assault awareness month ‘Denim Day’
Mississippi State University students and faculty, as well as local community members, elected officials and businesses are asked to wear and donate denim Wednesday as part of Denim Day, an annual event recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Spring Break madness cure: Stop the ‘beer, vomit and urine’
Tourism officials who survived Florida’s other Spring Break fevers are ready to help Panama City Beach out of the horror show that led to a woman being sexually assaulted on the sand as hundreds of revelers looked on.
SPD seeks suspect in Tuesday carjacking, sexual assault
Investigators are searching for an unknown male who brandished a gun, took control of a female victim’s car and forced her to perform sexual acts.
Few campus sex assaults reported to police
Senators on Tuesday grappled with the thorny issue of why some just let their college handle it — or don’t report it at all.
Male military sex assault victims slow to complain
Greg Nelson had just turned 21 when he went out partying with friends in Southern California and got really drunk. So, when a man he didn’t know offered to let him crash in a nearby apartment, his friends urged him to accept.
AP sources: Military sexual assault reports up 8 percent
The number of sexual assaults reported by military service members rose again this year, with an increase of 8 percent, officials told The Associated Press.
Ask first, respect the answer: MUW hosts event on sexual assault
Mike Domitrz is the author of “May I Kiss You? A Candid Look at Dating, Communication, Respect, Sexual Assault Awareness.” He spoke at Mississippi University for Women on Tuesday evening.
Colleges re-thinking sexual assault education
As freshmen descend on college campuses, they enter the “red zone” — a period between Labor Day and Thanksgiving during which they are most vulnerable to sexual assault.
California debates ‘yes means yes’ sex assault law
College students have heard a similar refrain for years in campaigns to stop sexual assault: No means no.
Education official: Some campuses hostile to sexual assault victims
Some colleges and universities are still failing students by inadequately responding to campus sexual assault, a senior Education Department official testified Thursday.
Man arrested after Alabama interstate attack
Sheriff’s officials in Alabama say they’ve apprehended a suspect in Georgia after a sexual assault along Interstate 59.