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Lawsuit claims EBR Schools teacher sexually assaulted middle school student in 1985 Play Video
September 26, 2023 2:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - A former student at Southeast Middle School has filed a federal lawsuit claiming a teacher there sexually assaulted him in 1985 and that the school district didn't act to protect the plaintiff and other students at the time. The lawsuit is filed on behalf of Shawn... more » -
Bob Dylan denies sexual abuse claims made against him in lawsuit
August 17, 2021 10:20 AM
NEW YORK CITY, New York - A woman is suing singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, claiming he sexually abused her 65 years ago when she was a child, according to BBC News . The woman says when she was 12 years old the rock star, "exploited his status as a musician... 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 » -
Governor's office calls report on misconduct at LSU 'incredibly troubling'
March 5, 2021 3:02 PM
BATON ROUGE - A spokesperson for Governor John Bel Edwards said he expects LSU to make sweeping changes in the fallout of an investigation into the school's mishandling of cases involving sexual misconduct. The statement from the governor's office said Edwards was briefed on the contents of the report... more » -
In new memoir, Matthew McConaughey opens up about sexual abuse experienced as a teen
October 22, 2020 1:07 PM
In his new memoir, “Greenlights,” award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey openly addresses several disturbing incidents of sexual abuse he experienced as a teenager, Variety reports. Released on Tuesday, the memoir takes readers through crucial moments in the 50-year-old star's life - moments that McConaughey identifies as either green, yellow or... more » -
Zachary man accused in shocking child pornography case sentenced to 16 years behind bars
June 9, 2020 8:01 AM
A federal court has sentenced a man accused of 200 counts of child pornography to 195 months in federal prison. U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick's decision was made public, Tuesday, June 9. Brian Normand , a 30-year-old Zachary resident, has been sentenced to just over 16 years... more » -
New Orleans: Prominent ex-Jesuit employee accused of child abuse
February 27, 2020 12:32 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A well known Jesuit brother who was employed at Jesuit High School at various points from 1940-1980 is suspected of sexual abuse. According to a report by The New Orleans Advocate , Brother Everard J. Booth, S.J., has multiple allegations of abuse against him that have... more » -
List of clergymen accused of sexual abuse sparks calls to DA Office Play Video
February 4, 2019 9:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - More victims of sexual abuse are coming forward. People are contacting the District Attorney's Office following the release of 37 clergymen that have been accused of abuse. “Myself and our office has received several phone calls from different individuals who want to talk,” said District Attorney... more » -
Police: Man allegedly raped victim in her sleep at LSU dorm
December 6, 2018 12:03 PM
BATON ROUGE- A man accused of raping an LSU student in her dorm last month was arrested Wednesday. Garry Ray Thomas, 18, was booked into the parish prison on a count of third-degree rape. The victim told investigators she was with her roommate, who is Thomas' girlfriend, along... more » -
Diocese painstakingly reviewing records as it makes public list of priests in sex abuse cases
October 16, 2018 6:07 PM
BATON ROUGE – The Catholic Church serving this area of Louisiana is still working on how it will release the names of priests accused of sexual abuse. A diocese spokesperson updated the situation Tuesday. “This is of the highest priority to us,” the Diocese of Baton Rouge said... more » -
Man arrested after groping woman in Hooters restroom, running from police
June 20, 2017 6:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - Officers have arrested a man on charges of sexual battery and resisting arrest after he allegedly groped a woman in a Hooters bathroom and fled from police Monday night. Police arrived at the Hooters on Corporate Boulevard in response to a disturbance around 10:30 p.m. Monday.... more » -
Man accused of sexually abusing girl with developmental disability
June 15, 2016 10:30 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man will face additional charges after he was accused of sexually abusing a developmentally disabled 14-year-old girl on a number of occasions starting in 2011. 62-year-old Craig Madere, of Port Vincent, was already in prison for another charge when the two counts of sexual battery... more » -
BRPD arrests man on third degree rape, sexual battery charges
January 7, 2016 12:43 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police accused a man of raping a 14-year-old girl on multiple occasions last year. Authorities booked 31-year-old Karshawn Brooks, of Baton Rouge, on charges of third degree rape and sexual battery. Police said the victim told investigators at the Children’s Advocacy Center on Dec. 11... more »