Articles tagged as: sexual assault
October 1, 2022
'The hypocrisy is outstanding': MeToo Purdue calls for resignation of campus leaders
MeToo Purdue held a rally Friday, calling for the resignation of campus leaders found guilty of retaliating against students who came forward with sexual assault allegations.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2022
Purdue found guilty of retaliating against student who came forward with assault allegations
A jury has found that Purdue University violated due process and treated a student differently because she was a woman after she came forward with assault allegations against a fraternity member.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2022
FBI open to settling claims by gymnasts abused by Nassar
The FBI has reached out to attorneys representing Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and other women who were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar to begin settlement talks in the $1 billion claim they brought against the federal government, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2022
Female inmates allege they were raped after a guard sold cell access for $1,000
A lawsuit alleges officers at an Indiana jail watched the incident play out, but didn't intervene. A lawyer for the sheriff's office has said the women are seeking financial gain from the department.
Read MoreJune 8, 2022
Simone Biles, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor when the agency first received allegations against him, lawyers said Wednesday.
Read MoreMay 27, 2022
No charges for agents in botched Larry Nassar probe
The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday it will not pursue criminal charges against former FBI agents who failed to quickly open an investigation of sports doctor Larry Nassar despite learning in 2015 that he was accused of sexually assaulting female gymnasts.
Read MoreMay 3, 2022
IMPD and Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking work to lower the number of unsolved sexual assaults cases
The Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are working to reduce the number of unsolved sexual assault cases.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2021
A conversation with Beth White, incoming president and CEO of Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking
A long-time local public servant will lead the way in tackling a serious problem in the state -- sexual assault and human trafficking, and children are most at risk. WFYI's Taylor Bennett sat down with Beth White, recently appointed president and CEO of Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking to confront the issue.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2021
Long-time local public servant will lead the way in tackling a serious problem in the state
Beth White was recently appointed as president and CEO of the Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking.
Read MoreOctober 26, 2021
New season of ‘Sick’ podcast investigates death and sexual abuse inside Indiana Women’s Prison
Stories from incarcerated women in Indiana Women’s Prison show instances of lack of crucial medical care and sexual assault. That's what a new season from Sick podcast found after a year-long investigation.
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