The decision of the NYC District Attorney not to prosecute Dominique Strauss-Kahn must not distract us from the critical work of preventing sexual violence in the first place and of ensuring that all victims of rape and other acts of sexual violence receive the support they deserve, including access to skilled advocates who help ensure [...]
Commentary: Strauss-Kahn dismissal not a distraction from work to prevent sexual violence
Aug. 25, 2011 Leave a Comment
Charles River attack prompts investigation of old cases
Aug. 14, 2011 Leave a Comment
A woman was assaulted early this morning on the Charles River Esplanade and then thrown into the river by her attacker. Boston University Police and State Police responded to a call at 2:52 a.m. by a man who said he found a woman in the area of Massachusetts Avenue who said she had been sexually [...]
17-year-old Springfield boy arrested for raping an 8-year-old
May 2, 2011 Leave a Comment
A 17-year-old boy from Springfield was arrested early Morning morning and charged with raping an eight year old. Anthony Martinez, 17, of Dorset Street in Springfield was arrested at his home at 6:15 a.m. by members of the Springfield Police Department Warrant Apprehension Unit, said Sergeant John Delaney, a department spokesman. The case was investigated [...]
Woman sues Match.com after being matched with sex offender
April 22, 2011 5 Comments
How do you know the people you meet online are who they say they are? Even in the modern age, e-dating remains a risky business, a reputation fueled, no doubt, by such high-profile cases as the “Craigslist Killer” in Boston. While many sites offer safety tips and advice, they do not screen their members based [...]
CBS correspondent Lara Logan sexually assaulted in Egypt
Feb. 15, 2011 1 Comment
A CBS correspondent was attacked and sexually assaulted on Friday in Tahrir Square in Cairo, after the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, the network said in a statement Tuesday. Lara Logan, 39, was covering the events for “60 Minutes” when about 200 people surrounded Logan and her crew. Logan was separated from her group, [...]
Nashua man, 19, arrested for having sex with 13-year-old
Oct. 25, 2010 Leave a Comment
The Nashua Police Department arrested a 19-year-old man and charged him with felonious sexual assault after an investigation revealed he was having sex with a 13-year-old girl. Ariel Mendez, 19, of Beech Street in Nashua faces up to 7 years in prison and fines. He was arraigned in Nashua District Court on October 22 and [...]
BPD warns of more North End attacks
April 25, 2009 Leave a Comment
More women are being attacked in the North End, in mirror images incidents that have been going on for the past several years. On Friday around 9:30 p.m. a woman told police she was walking near Prince Street in Boston’s “Little Italy” when a man attacked her with a knife. She fended him off and [...]
