Sexual Misconduct

As Congress revisits federal education policy, gay rights activists are pressing for the enactment of the Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013, which would prohibit harassment of students in public schools “on the basis of actual or perceived...

* "We're not seeing ourselves," Army chief says * Remarks come at summit on sexual assault in military By David Alexander WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army is failing to deal with sexual assault in its ranks because too many soldiers in...

A 13-year-old boy is alleging he was sexually assaulted by other students at the SEED School of Maryland, a public boarding school for at-risk children in Southwest Baltimore. Police confirmed that they were investigating the incident, which is alleged...

Tony DeBois, Markham's former deputy police chief, allegedly pocketed $4,500 in counterfeit cash seized from the target of an investigation, then coerced the man's female associate, who was also in custody, into having sex in DeBois' city office,...

A former Lake Forest High School theater manager has been charged with multiple sex crimes after authorities said he engaged in inappropriate relationships with two students under age 18. Benjamin Davidson, 30, of North Chicago, is charged with criminal...

I love the Army with every bone in my body. The lessons I learned as an officer, the challenges I've faced and the camaraderie I've experienced are at the core of who I am. That is why I am devastated to see how sexual predators are treated in the...

The U.S. Legislature is pondering how to address a growing problem of unreported sexual assaults in the military, and Michigan lawmakers could figure prominently into the reforms. Last year 3,374 cases involving sexual misconduct were reported in the...

WASHINGTON (AP) — American military commanders wield substantial power to discipline the troops they lead. But an epidemic of sexual assaults roiling the armed forces has Congress about to rein in that authority. The only question is by how much?...

The Illinois National Guard had 17 reported sexual assaults in 2012, a record number that leaders say reflects increased efforts to encourage victims to come forward and the work that still needs to be done nationwide to change the attitude toward...

DETROIT (AP) — Lawyers for the Michigan leader of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee say they hope sexual harassment allegations won't destroy Imad Hamad's reputation before an investigation is completed. State Rep. Rashida Tlaib (rah-...

A former instructor at the Naval Academy has been found not guilty of aggravated sexual assault in an alleged attack on a female midshipman two years ago, an academy spokeswoman said Sunday. Marine Corps Maj. Mark Thompson, 43, was found guilty of...

The U.S. Naval Academy is investigating allegations that three members of its football team sexually assaulted a female midshipman last year. “Naval Academy leadership is monitoring the progress of this investigation and evaluating the appropriate...