sexual assault

Roger Rivard (Credit: rivardforassembly.com)

Opinion: Rivard Yet Another Republican To Devalue Women

“Some girls rape easy.” Those are the shocking words of Roger Rivard, a Republican state representative in Wisconsin previously endorsed by Paul Ryan.

2012/10/11

David Mitchell is accused of raping a 73-year-old woman in Central Park. He appeared in court on Sept. 14, 2012. (credit: CBS 2)

Alleged Central Park Rapist David Mitchell Pleads Not Guilty

The man accused of raping a woman in Central Park has pleaded not guilty.

CBS New York–2012/10/09

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn (file/Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Speaker Quinn Announces Plan To Get Tough On Sex Offenders

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn on Tuesday announced a five-point plan prescribing tougher penalties for sexual predators.

CBS New York–2012/10/09

Police officer near crime scene (file/credit: CBS 2)

Police: Homeless Man Charged With Rape In Tompkins Square Park Attack

The woman, 31, told police she fell asleep on a park bench around 10 p.m. Friday and woke up to find someone trying to rape her.

2012/10/07

Queens Little League Coach Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison For Sexually Abusing 3 Boys

David Hartshorn pleaded guilty in August to criminal sexual acts. He admitted assaulting two 14-year-olds and a 13-year-old, as well as taping two other teens.

2012/09/28

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn leads a rally at Hudson River Park on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 (credit: Glenn Schuck/1010 WINS)

Community Marches Through Hudson River Park After Weekend Sex Attack

On Saturday, 25-year-old Jonathan Stewart was arrested for beating and choking a 21-year-old woman before dragging her into the bushes at Hudson River Park and raping her, the NYPD said.

2012/09/24

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and other leaders at Hudson River Park speak out against recent sexual assaults in parks (credit: Jim Smith/WCBS 880)

City Leaders Call For Greater Safety At Parks Following Recent Sexual Assaults

Members of the city council have written a letter to Mayor Michael Bloomberg in an effort to prevent $100 million in mid-year NYPD budget cuts that could take some officers out of city parks.

2012/09/23

Bushes Where the Rape Occurred in Hudson River Park (Credit: Carol D'Auria/1010 WINS)

Homeless Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting 21-Year-Old Woman In Hudson River Park

A 21-year-old woman said she was sitting on a bench when a man approached her. She told police that he hit her in the face, attempted to strangle her and then dragged her into the bushes where she was sexually assaulted.

2012/09/22

NYPD Hunts Occupy Wall Street Rape Suspect

Jackie Barcliff allegedly forced the victim to the elevated level of Pier 15 park near the East River, raped her, and tossed her over the railing to the ground below, police said.

2012/09/13

Police: Suspect Broke Victim’s Nose During Attempted Sex Assault In Queens

The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 25.

2012/09/11

Hui Noh is accused of attempted sexual assault. (credit: Bergen County Prosecutor's Office)

Palisades Park Man Accused Of Attempted Sexual Assault At South Hackensack Motel

Other motel guests kept Hui Noh detained until police arrived, prosecutors said.

2012/09/04

Upper East Side rape scene (credit: CBS 2)

Upper East Side Rapist Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said 23-year-old Jason Quinones will also serve ten years of post-released supervision. Quinones pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree sexual abuse.

2012/09/04

Rape Reported In Riverside Park, Police Hunt For Potential Suspect

Police are hunting for a man who allegedly raped a 19-year-old woman in Riverside Park on Monday morning.

2012/09/03

Alleged Attack Of Young Girl In Queens Draws The Ire Of The Community

Residents are helping to look for the suspect, who police described as an Asian man between 45 and 55 years old. He was last seen wearing tan shorts and a green shirt with blue stripes.

2012/08/10

Two Men Wanted In Connection With East Harlem Sexual Assault

The NYPD is asking the public for assistance in locating two men who are wanted in connection with a sexual assault in East Harlem on Thursday morning.

2012/08/04

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