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Man arrested in rape, allegedly took pictures of victim while she was unconscious
February 13, 2024 4:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested Tuesday, almost two months after he allegedly brought an intoxicated woman to his home and had sex with her when she was too drunk to consent. According to an arrest warrant, a woman told officers that she woke up naked in Jose... more » -
NAKAMOTO: East Feliciana deputy arrested on rape and video voyeurism charges
December 13, 2023 3:02 PM
FORDOCHE- An East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's deputy was arrested in Pointe Coupee Parish Tuesday night on charges of rape and video voyeurism. That deputy was identified as Mason Troth, according to sources. The charges stem from an incident involving a female in New Orleans who reported it to... more » -
Ponchatoula man arrested for rape, video voyeurism
December 4, 2023 1:18 PM
PONCHATOULA - After a day-long search, deputies arrested a man for rape and video voyeurism. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said 40-year-old Damien Gaston of Ponchatoula is accused of filming sexual encounters with women and distributing the videos. No more information on the accused crimes was released. more » -
Texas man charged with rape, trafficking in Baton Rouge
November 18, 2023 1:22 PM
BATON ROUGE - A 24-year-old Texas man is in jail facing charges of rape and trafficking following his arrest this week. Records show that Brian Moore, of Beaumont, was booked on Friday on those counts, along with a count of theft valued at more than $1,000. He is... more » -
Convicted in high-profile Livingston rape case, politically connected sex offender gets life sentence
October 17, 2023 1:57 PM
LIVINGSTON - A man who was convicted of rape and other charges after a girl in foster care said her cries for help went ignored for years is now slated to spend the rest of his life in prison. John Mack, 77, was handed down a life sentence for... more » -
Teacher booked for rape amid claims that she gave birth to student's child Play Video
October 3, 2023 12:57 PM
LORANGER - A school teacher has been arrested for sex crimes, including a rape charge, after deputies investigated claims she was impregnated by a student. "Sex education was taken literally at this school," George R. Tucker, the attorney representing the 17 year old, said. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's... more » -
LSU sanctioned over missing texts in federal Title IX lawsuit; University says private lawyers are to blame
October 2, 2023 5:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU is being hit with sanctions after it was discovered the university failed to preserve text messages that were potentially vital to an ongoing sexual misconduct lawsuit linked to its tennis program. The civil suit alleges that university-issued phones that once belonged to former tennis coaches... more » -
EBR teacher arrested for sex crimes; text messages depict lewd meet-ups on high school campus Play Video
September 12, 2023 10:03 AM
BATON ROUGE - A substitute teacher had his contract with the EBR school system terminated amid an investigation into an inappropriate relationship he allegedly had with a 15-year-old student. Damien Clark, 24, was in a "position of supervision" over the victim, according to documents from the East Baton Rouge... more » -
Man arrested after allegedly raping LSU student in her dorm room Play Video
September 12, 2023 8:00 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man Monday after he allegedly raped an LSU student in her dorm room. The LSU Police Department said it arrested Vishal Bhardwaj, 26, on Monday. Bhardwaj and the student had been in her dorm room on Saturday night when they began talking about... more » -
BRPD: Men accused of raping unconscious teens after buying them drinks; assault was caught on video
September 11, 2023 6:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - Two men, including a now-fired middle school football coach, are suspected of illegally giving drinks to a pair of underage women and then raping those same women in a parking lot after they blacked out. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 24-year-old Donald Johnson on Sunday... more » -
Bond reduced for defendant in Brooks rape case; videos shown at hearing
August 31, 2023 10:43 PM
BATON ROUGE - A judge on Thursday lowered the bond for one of four defendants in the Madison Brooks rape case -- but only after prosecutors showed videos that could play a significant role in the upcoming trials. Desmond Carter has remained in custody since he was charged earlier... more » -
Man sexually assaulted sleeping child during early-morning home invasion, EBR deputies say
August 21, 2023 6:00 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man is accused of creeping into a family's bedroom and fondling a 7-year-old girl while she was sleeping next to her mother early Monday morning. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the assault happened around 1:20 a.m. at an apartment on Ned Avenue,... more » -
Months after LSU student's death, workers begin overhaul of shuttered Reggie's property Play Video
August 17, 2023 12:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - A small construction crew was spotted at Reggie's bar on Thursday, the now-shuttered venue that lost its liquor license after the death of LSU student Madison Brooks . Permits filed with the city-parish suggest the construction is related to renovations to the bar's patio. Video captured... more » -
Man faces hundreds of charges for child porn, animal sex abuse after raid at Baton Rouge home
August 9, 2023 4:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - Deputies found a stash of hundreds of disturbing images on a man's home computer while executing a search warrant this week. The illicit material was found Tuesday at 64-year-old Ronald Sanders's home along Baylor Drive. An arrest report said those images depicted multiple illegal sex acts... more » -
Man arrested for attempted first-degree rape after allegedly assaulting two children
August 9, 2023 6:43 AM
BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested a man for two counts of attempted first-degree rape after he allegedly sexually assaulted two young girls. The Baton Rouge Police Department reported it had arrested Bryson Pitre, 23, for two counts of attempted first-degree rape, one count of sexual battery, and one count... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Leaked evidence shows Madison Brooks family pressed for sexual assault probe Play Video
July 28, 2023 5:24 PM
BATON ROUGE — More leaked evidence is painting a clearer picture of how the Madison Brooks case morphed from a probe of a pedestrian death into a full blown rape investigation. Leaked documents show that, in the hours after Brooks' death, a state trooper who was an acquaintance of... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Charges dropped against convicted sex offender accused of raping juvenile Play Video
July 24, 2023 5:02 PM
BATON ROUGE — Charges were dropped Monday against a convicted sex offender who was arrested in 2018 and accused of raping a teenage boy. Mark Russell, 61, was accused of raping and holding a 17-year-old male against his will while allegedly impersonating a police officer. The allegations came to... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Teacher, a former reserve deputy, accused of raping student at high school Play Video
May 9, 2023 5:23 PM
UPDATE: An arrest warrant has been signed for Johnnie Butler on a charge of third-degree rape. The warrant was signed by a judge late Tuesday afternoon. This is a breaking update. Read the original story below. ----- BATON ROUGE - A teacher has been placed on leave... more » -
Attorney questions rape counts for defendant in Brooks case
May 5, 2023 10:49 AM
BATON ROUGE - The attorney for a man accused of raping LSU student Madison Brooks wants prosecutors to explain their case. On Wednesday, a Baton Rouge grand jury indicted Casen Carver on one count of first degree rape and one count of third degree rape. Carver was one... more » -
Suspect in Madi Brooks case booked in separate rape investigation; bond set at $250K
January 27, 2023 11:50 PM
UPDATE: The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office announced Friday that Washington's bond was set at $250,000. ----- LIVINGSTON PARISH - A man accused of raping Madison Brooks the night she died in a traffic accident is back in jail, accused of raping a girl in Livingston Parish when he... more » -
LSU student allegedly raped at gunpoint inside dorm; accused attacker gets $250K bond Play Video
November 2, 2022 6:54 PM
BATON ROUGE – A suspected rapist was arrested by LSU Police on Wednesday, weeks after he allegedly raped an LSU student in her dorm room at gunpoint. According to an email sent to LSU parents and students, the rape happened Oct. 9 in Herget Hall. Arrest documents say... more » -
Foster parent accused in child rape case jailed with $325k bond
August 10, 2022 3:27 PM
ZACHARY - A man accused of sexually abusing at least three foster children who were left in his care remains jailed Wednesday, a little less than a week after his arrest. The East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office said Michael Hadden, 52, is in jail with a $325,000 bond.... more » -
Silence from the Livingston Parish sheriff after detectives botched sex crimes case involving Tiki Tubing owner Play Video
May 26, 2022 6:51 PM
LIVINGSTON - A woman is facing sexual battery charges, and the family of the victim has received only silence from the sheriff's office that admits it mishandled the case. Patricia Fore and John Fore, whose business— Tiki Tubing —shut down in the wake of their arrests for separate allegations... more » -
Sheriff: 17-year-old arrested, accused of raping child last year
April 7, 2022 3:30 PM
NAPOLEONVILLE - A 17-year-old was arrested this week for allegedly raping a child no more than 11 years old sometime last summer. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office told WBRZ the investigation into the incident started in February. The investigation revealed the victim was a young girl under 12 years... more » -
Police: Soldier allegedly raped LSU student after night of drunken partying
March 25, 2022 9:58 AM
BATON ROUGE - A U.S. Army soldier was taken into custody at a military base after he was accused of raping an LSU student at her dorm while she was drunk. The victim told the LSU Police Department that she first met 22-year-old Desmond Saine on March 13 at... more » -
Saints owner meets with embattled QB Deshaun Watson as trade talks ramp up
March 17, 2022 12:28 PM
UPDATE: Multiple reports say Deshaun Watson is expected to sign with the Cleveland Browns. Read the latest here . ------ NEW ORLEANS - The Saints have emerged as the runaway favorite to land star quarterback Deshaun Watson, who faces lawsuits from more than 20 women alleging sexual misconduct.... more » -
Saints among frontrunners in Deshaun Watson trade talks as lawsuits loom
March 14, 2022 9:45 AM
NEW ORLEANS - Several reports suggest the Saints are making a strong offer to obtain Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, who was forced to sit out last season amid a flood of sexual misconduct allegations. The Saints and their NFC South rivals, the Carolina Panthers, are among the first... more » -
Former teacher Cynthia Perkins sentenced to 41 years without parole in child sex crimes case Play Video
February 18, 2022 10:57 AM
LIVINGSTON - Cynthia Perkins, a former teacher who pleaded guilty to her role in a disturbing child sex crimes case involving her ex-husband, will spend 41 years in prison without parole. Perkins rattled off a lengthy apology to the victims, as well as her friends and family, before... more » -
Hammond man allegedly tried to meet up with underage girls for sex, arrested in EBR
February 10, 2022 2:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested in East Baton Rouge after he allegedly tried to set up a meeting with undercover agents posing as a pair of teenage girls. Arrest documents from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety described the alleged conversations between Allen Bordelon, 33, and who... more » -
Man allegedly paid $20 to have sex with 10-year-old girl
December 10, 2021 12:19 PM
HOUMA - A Louisiana man was arrested after he allegedly paid someone to arrange for sex with a 10-year-old girl. WWLTV reports the girl's family alerted the Houma Police Department after someone tipped them off about 31-year-old Jamil Washington's plan. According to the department, Washington paid an individual... more » -
Thursday court appearances canceled for Dennis and Cynthia Perkins in child sex crimes case Play Video
December 9, 2021 9:39 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - The trial of Melanie Curtin was one of the most high-profile in recent Livingston parish history. The looming trials for Dennis and Cynthia Perkins - with their tabloid elements - are set to be as high-profile, if not more. A pre-trial hearing was set for Dennis... more » -
Agents arrest 19-year-old in Zachary on 50 counts of child pornography
November 22, 2021 5:59 PM
ZACHARY - A 19-year-old was booked into jail Monday after he allegedly uploaded videos showing children as young as 4 years old being forced to perform sex acts. The Louisiana Bureau of Investigations said Connor Rome was arrested after a months-long investigation dating all the way back to March.... more » -
Lawmaker wants state agency investigated following botched child sex abuse case Play Video
November 17, 2021 5:44 PM
BATON ROUGE- State Senator Katrina Jackson used strong words to discuss her utter disdain for the way a child sex abuse case was handled. During a meeting Monday at the Capitol among the Senate Select Committee on Women and Children, Jackson said what happened reeked of a cover-up and... more » -
Danny Masterson accusers seek court trial, instead of Scientology arbitration
November 3, 2021 6:37 AM
LOS ANGELES, California - The four women who accused actor, Danny Masterson of rape are trying to avoid having their case judged by a religious tribunal made up of members of the Church of Scientology, instead of in a secular court. The 45-year-old actor was widely known for playing... more » -
Man convicted again in sexual assault of 12-year-old at church
September 23, 2021 12:56 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man arrested in a 2012 sex crime involving a pre-teen at a local church was convicted a second time after he was granted a second trial in East Baton Rouge. Kevin Guzman, 28, was found guilty in 2019, but a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision... more » -
BRPD officer accused of groping woman during traffic stop now faces kidnapping charge Play Video
August 24, 2021 12:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - A police officer allegedly lured a college student to a secluded location during a traffic stop and suggested he would arrest her if she did not endure his sexual advances. Officer Donald Steele was booked Wednesday on charges of second-degree kidnapping, malfeasance and misdemeanor sexual battery,... more » -
2022 trial date set for former deputy charged in child sex crimes case Play Video
August 17, 2021 7:58 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - A former Livingston Parish sheriff's deputy will go to trial next May for his alleged role in several sex crimes involving children. Dennis Perkins and his ex-wife, Cynthia Perkins, have both been behind bars for nearly two years after being accused of the disturbing crimes in... more » -
Advocate of justice for sex trafficking victims files lawsuit against Prince Andrew
August 10, 2021 7:18 AM
NEW YORK - A woman who says she was a victim of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring when she was a teenager has filed a lawsuit against the British royal family's Prince Andrew, saying Epstein forced her to perform sexual acts with the Duke of York. According to BBC... more » -
Trial of disgraced deputy Dennis Perkins will be rescheduled after judge grants appeal
July 6, 2021 5:06 PM
LIVINGSTON - Fired sheriff's deputy Dennis Perkins will be allowed a new trial date due to a scheduling conflict with his attorney, a judge decided Wednesday. An appeals court granted attorney Jarrett Ambeau's application asking for the trial to be rescheduled. Jury selection was set to begin in Perkins'... more » -
Frenchwoman who admitted to murdering abusive husband faints during court sentencing
June 25, 2021 10:02 AM
PARIS, France - A Frenchwoman who wrote a bestselling biography detailing the shocking abuse she survived at the hands of a male parental figure who eventually became her husband was facing a life sentence for shooting her abuser to death, CNN reports. Valerie Bacot, 40, admitted to French officials... more » -
Charges dropped for Derrius Guice after settlement in domestic violence case
June 23, 2021 2:20 PM
WASHINGTON - Domestic violence charges against Derrius Guice were dropped after a settlement was reached Wednesday. Guice, a former running back for LSU and the Washington Football Team, was originally charged with felony strangulation and four misdemeanors including choking, pushing, and destroying the cell phone of his then-girlfriend. ... more » -
Louisiana cafeteria worker allegedly hosted sex parties with underage boys
May 4, 2021 6:38 PM
CHAUVIN - A school cafeteria worker was arrested after deputies learned she was allegedly inviting teenage boys to her home to watch pornography, have sex and drink alcohol. The Terrebonne Sheriff's Office said Dawn Baye, 38, was arrested after the department spent weeks investigating claims from a concerned parent.... more » -
Two Breaux Bridge residents accused of sexual assault of a minor
April 23, 2021 5:56 PM
ST. MARTINVILLE - Two residents have been arrested on charges related to the sexual assault of a minor. St. Martinville deputies investigated Frederick Johnson, 40, and Crystal Owen, 41, both of Breaux Bridge, after receiving a report on March 30 about the alleged assault. Johnson was charged with... more » -
LSU appoints interim head of new Title IX office after Husch Blackwell report
March 15, 2021 5:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU appointed a temporary head of its newly-formed Title IX office as the university moves to address a third-party report detailing its failures in reporting sexual misconduct. On Monday, LSU introduced Jane Cassidy as interim vice president of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX.... more » -
Les Miles' attorney responds to sexual harassment allegations after KU places him on administrative leave following LSU report Play Video
March 5, 2021 8:37 PM
UPDATE: Days after Miles was placed on leave, the former LSU head coach and KU mutually agreed to part ways late Monday night. LAWRENCE, KS. - Les Miles' attorney fires back at the University of Kansas after they placed their head football coach, Les Miles, on administrative leave following... more » -
57-year-old man arrested for allegedly raping teen girl who is now pregnant
February 28, 2021 7:30 PM
BATON ROUGE - A 57-year-old man was charged with first-degree rape Saturday evening. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, an investigation opened up when a juvenile girl told authorities that she was sexually assaulted by Noel Noreiga. The victim stated that the sexual assault began in 2019... more » -
Girl saved from alleged sexual abuser after traffic stop outside hotel
February 1, 2021 7:12 PM
PORT ALLEN - An underage girl was rescued from a man accused of regularly using her for sex after a sheriff's deputy came across the two during a traffic stop in West Baton Rouge. Allen Scott, 35, of St. Amant was first arrested months ago, on Oct. 27, 2020,... more » -
Rape suspect arrested in Slidell after standoff with police
January 26, 2021 2:04 PM
SLIDELL - Police arrested a man accused of rape following a standoff with police and SWAT members in St. Tammany Parish. The Slidell Police Department said Anthony Nathaniel Green, 36, of New Orleans was wanted in a rape investigation when officers showed up at his apartment 8 a.m Tuesday.... more » -
LSU ordered to release unredacted police records related to Derrius Guice case
January 5, 2021 9:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - A judge has signed an order mandating that LSU release unredacted police records related to a video voyeurism charge involving former football star Derrius Guice and a former student. Judge Janice Clark sided with the victim and USA Today in a public records lawsuit that asked... more »