Portsmouth man in custody in rape, carjacking of Norfolk ride-share driver
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A Portsmouth man is in custody in the March 31 abduction and sexual assault of a ride-share driver in Norfolk.
Search Results for sexual assault
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Baker Mayfield era begins at Carolina: And it starts with him getting a shot at the Browns
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Baker Mayfield was traded from Cleveland to Carolina when the Browns decided to throw $230 million guaranteed at former Houston QB Deshaun Watson despite the nearly two dozen sexual assault allegations against Watson that ultimately led to an 11-game suspension.
Advocates and law enforcement say community change needed for dealing with domestic violence
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Domestic violence and sexual assault are often difficult topics to bring up. However, in the past few years, people have become more aware and vocal about these topics.
#SpeakingOut: Pro wrestling finds itself in the middle of its own #metoo moment
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The hashtag #speakingout began trending last week as people in the pro wrestling industry, mostly women, shared stories of sexual assault and abuse at the hands of top wrestlers.
Buffalo man extradited to Staunton to face child sex charges
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A Buffalo, N.Y., man was extradited to Staunton on Sunday to face multiple charges of rape and sexual assault of children.
Women’s Center at Virginia Tech celebrates 25 years
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When Sarah Preston transferred to Virginia Tech two years ago, the trauma of a past sexual assault sparked her search for a trusted counselor.
Rally for the Equal Rights Amendment on Valentine’s Day
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As Virginia’s executive branch is roiled in controversy with racist images and an alleged sexual assault, women are quietly working to heal their communities and build a path forward for the state of Virginia.
Blogcast w/Chris Graham: Trump joins partisans attacking the victim
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President Trump, lauded as recently as this morning for showing restraint, simply for refraining from what people assumed would be attacks from him on Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of an attempted sexual assault when the two were in high school, has, as expected, regressed to the mean.
EMU awarded $300,000 Department of Justice grant
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Eastern Mennonite University has named Leda Werner as the project coordinator of a new grant funded by the U.S. Department of Justice that focuses on connecting with community partners to combat sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking on campus.
Warner, Kaine cosponsor bill to aid domestic violence survivors, their family pets
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced their support for the Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act, a bicameral, bipartisan bill to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence from emotional and psychological trauma caused by violence against their pets.
