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138 Results in News Coverage: Inmate Sexual Assault News
14 Oct 2019
An inmate’s complaints of multiple sexual assaults at a Connecticut women’s prison led to firings and arrests; now her multi-million dollar lawsuit can proceed to trial
Authors:
Josh Kovner
An inmate’s complaints of multiple sexual assaults at a Connecticut women’s pri…
07 Oct 2019
Physical therapist at Rikers Island charged with sexually abusing inmate
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Chelsia Rose Marcius
Physical therapist at Rikers Island charged with sexually abusing inmate
27 Sep 2019
An inmate was raped, impregnated by a guard. He was busted. His coworkers blame, harass her.
Authors:
Veronica Penney
An inmate was raped, impregnated by a guard. He was busted. His coworkers blame…
26 Sep 2019
Former L.A. County sheriff’s deputy gets 2-year prison sentence in inmate sex assault case
Authors:
Alene Tchekmedyian
Former L.A. County sheriff’s deputy gets 2-year prison sentence in inmate sex a…
26 Sep 2019
Jury acquits former prison guard of sexually abusing inmate
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Associated Press
Jury acquits former prison guard of sexually abusing inmate
22 Sep 2019
Another sexual abuse lawsuit has been filed against Coffee Creek women's prison
Authors:
Whitney Woodworth
Another sexual abuse lawsuit has been filed against Coffee Creek women's prison
18 Sep 2019
ICE Detainee In NJ Jail Says Guards Beat, Sexually Assaulted Him In Shower
Authors:
Matt Katz
ICE Detainee In NJ Jail Says Guards Beat, Sexually Assaulted Him In Shower
13 Sep 2019
Jail officer charged with sexual assault of inmate
Authors:
Courtney Hessler
Jail officer charged with sexual assault of inmate
10 Sep 2019
Former Alderson inmate says prison official raped her, others failed to report it
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Chris Dickerson
Former Alderson inmate says prison official raped her, others failed to report …
10 Sep 2019
Rockdale County jailer arrested, accused of sexually assaulting inmate
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Asia Simone Burns
Rockdale County jailer arrested, accused of sexually assaulting inmate
26 Aug 2019
Female Officer At Silverdale, 42, Admits Having Sex In Cell With Inmate, 26
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N/A
Female Officer At Silverdale, 42, Admits Having Sex In Cell With Inmate, 26
23 Aug 2019
Correctional officer charged with sexual misconduct
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Associated Press
Correctional officer charged with sexual misconduct
22 Aug 2019
Lawsuit: Women Sexually Abused by New Mexico Prison Guards
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Associated Press
Lawsuit: Women Sexually Abused by New Mexico Prison Guards
22 Aug 2019
Sexual assault victim says Silverdale turned a blind eye to several incidents behind bars
Authors:
Bliss Zechman
Sexual assault victim says Silverdale turned a blind eye to several incidents b…
20 Aug 2019
Plea Agreement Angers Mass. Woman Who Claims Sexual Assault By Private Transport Guard
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Ally Jarmanning
Plea Agreement Angers Mass. Woman Who Claims Sexual Assault By Private Transpor…
14 Aug 2019
Inmate charged with sexually assaulting Dodge Correctional cellmate was convicted of child sex assaults
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Terri Pederson
Inmate charged with sexually assaulting Dodge Correctional cellmate was convict…
05 Aug 2019
Allegheny County Jail inmate files suit, alleging sexual assault by cellmate
Authors:
Torsten Ove
Allegheny County Jail inmate files suit, alleging sexual assault by cellmate
02 Aug 2019
Civil rights suit filed against Harrison Co. deputy who confessed to sexually assaulting inmate
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N/A
Civil rights suit filed against Harrison Co. deputy who confessed to sexually a…
31 Jul 2019
Ex-Jail Guard Gets 25 Years for Sexually Abusing Inmates
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Associated Press
Ex-Jail Guard Gets 25 Years for Sexually Abusing Inmates
26 Jul 2019
Federal correctional officer charged with sexually assaulting inmate
Authors:
Frank Green
Federal correctional officer charged with sexually assaulting inmate
22 Jul 2019
Feds acknowledge criminal probe into Rikers Island rape of woman charged in her son’s death
Authors:
Shayna Jacobs
Feds acknowledge criminal probe into Rikers Island rape of woman charged in her…
03 Jul 2019
Alleged sexual assault of inmates lands DeKalb jailer in jail
Authors:
Christopher Buchanan
Alleged sexual assault of inmates lands DeKalb jailer in jail
01 Jul 2019
Records: Fired jailer accused of facilitating beatings, sexual assault of inmate
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Mariah Medina
Records: Fired jailer accused of facilitating beatings, sexual assault of inmate
29 Jun 2019
Correctional officer arrested in sexual assault of inmate
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Alexa Buechler
Correctional officer arrested in sexual assault of inmate
26 Jun 2019
Transgender woman sues state, prisons over Tecumseh Mother's Day riot alleged rape
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JoAnne Young
Transgender woman sues state, prisons over Tecumseh Mother's Day riot alleged r…
21 Jun 2019
Man guilty of groping Middle River Regional Jail inmate
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Brad Zinn
Man guilty of groping Middle River Regional Jail inmate
14 Jun 2019
Former deputy accused of sexually assaulting inmate at jail he supervised
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Alyssa Hyman
Former deputy accused of sexually assaulting inmate at jail he supervised
11 Jun 2019
Court docs: Jail denies allegations of sexual assault, seeks dismissal of two lawsuits
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Steve Roberts Jr.
Court docs: Jail denies allegations of sexual assault, seeks dismissal of two l…
28 May 2019
Federal prison guard sexually assaulted 4 inmates in New York City, prosecutors say
Authors:
Christina Carrega
Federal prison guard sexually assaulted 4 inmates in New York City, prosecutors…
27 May 2019
Transgender Rikers inmate who claimed sexual abuse by correction officer receives $80k settlement
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Stephen Rex King
Transgender Rikers inmate who claimed sexual abuse by correction officer receiv…
22 May 2019
Former Otero County inmate files lawsuit, claims sexual assault during transport
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Rebecca Moss
Former Otero County inmate files lawsuit, claims sexual assault during transport
14 May 2019
Inmate faces sexual assault charges after incident at DeKalb County Jail
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Eric R. Olson
Inmate faces sexual assault charges after incident at DeKalb County Jail
13 May 2019
Inmate, not a prison guard, saved female employee from attempted rape
Authors:
Brad Zinn
Inmate, not a prison guard, saved female employee from attempted rape
12 May 2019
Former Meigs corrections officer faces more than 100 years in prison
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N/A
Former Meigs corrections officer faces more than 100 years in prison
07 May 2019
‘A punch in the gut’: Kansas Department of Corrections officials ignored warnings about dental lab instructor
Authors:
Sherman Smith
‘A punch in the gut’: Kansas Department of Corrections officials ignored warnin…
06 May 2019
'I Just Wanted Out Of That Van': Mass. Woman Claims Sexual Assault By Private Transport Guard
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Ally Jarmanning
'I Just Wanted Out Of That Van': Mass. Woman Claims Sexual Assault By Private T…
06 May 2019
OSBI: Former jailer arrested amid investigation into sexual assault of Nowata County inmate
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KOCO Staff
OSBI: Former jailer arrested amid investigation into sexual assault of Nowata C…
05 May 2019
4 Shakopee corrections officers fired in connection with sexual assault of inmate
Authors:
Liz Sawyer
4 Shakopee corrections officers fired in connection with sexual assault of inma…
02 May 2019
The California jail where women say guards and medics preyed on them
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Lauren Lee White
The California jail where women say guards and medics preyed on them
29 Apr 2019
Clark County named in jail sexual assault lawsuit
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Jessica Prokop
Clark County named in jail sexual assault lawsuit
26 Apr 2019
Ex-Topeka Correctional employee charged with abusing inmates
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Associated Press
Ex-Topeka Correctional employee charged with abusing inmates
26 Apr 2019
Woman claims she was repeatedly sexually assaulted by Jasper jailer
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Carol Robinson
Woman claims she was repeatedly sexually assaulted by Jasper jailer
19 Apr 2019
Former prison guard goes on trial for alleged sexual assaults
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Megan Gray
Former prison guard goes on trial for alleged sexual assaults
19 Apr 2019
Mother of 2 was raped by a jailer while locked up for unpaid traffic tickets, Coast attorney says
Authors:
Margaret Baker
Mother of 2 was raped by a jailer while locked up for unpaid traffic tickets, C…
19 Apr 2019
Trial of former corrections officer to begin Monday
Authors:
Sarah Hawley
Trial of former corrections officer to begin Monday
18 Apr 2019
Chatham Sheriff’s Office deputy sentenced for 2016 sexual assault of inmate
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N/A
Chatham Sheriff’s Office deputy sentenced for 2016 sexual assault of inmate
17 Apr 2019
ACLU: Lawsuit says New Mexico corrections officers sexually abused inmate
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Mary Hudetz
ACLU: Lawsuit says New Mexico corrections officers sexually abused inmate
14 Apr 2019
Former Sonoma County Sheriff's Deputy Groped and Kissed Inmate, Avoided Criminal Charge
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Nashelly Chavez and Sukey Lewis
Former Sonoma County Sheriff's Deputy Groped and Kissed Inmate, Avoided Crimina…
11 Apr 2019
Ex-Maui inmate gets $10K in sex assault lawsuit settlement
Authors:
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher
Ex-Maui inmate gets $10K in sex assault lawsuit settlement
09 Apr 2019
York County paid $30,000 to settle sex assault lawsuit filed by former inmate
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Tammy Wells
York County paid $30,000 to settle sex assault lawsuit filed by former inmate
22 Mar 2019
Former Waukesha County juvenile correctional facility chaplain accused of sexually assaulting 2 residents
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Hannah Kirby
Former Waukesha County juvenile correctional facility chaplain accused of sexua…
12 Mar 2019
Prison guard sex case involves allegations of blackmail plot
Authors:
Alan J. Keays
Prison guard sex case involves allegations of blackmail plot
11 Mar 2019
Five inmates charged with riot and assault at Chelan County jail
Authors:
Jefferson Robbins
Five inmates charged with riot and assault at Chelan County jail
06 Mar 2019
Ex-Fayette County deputy charged with sexual assault of an inmate
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Chelsea Prince
Ex-Fayette County deputy charged with sexual assault of an inmate
06 Mar 2019
Women’s prison employee arrested for sexual assault, prostitution
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Colin Meyn
Women’s prison employee arrested for sexual assault, prostitution
04 Mar 2019
9 inmates sue a Kentucky jailer, alleging sexual abuse
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Tyler Emery
9 inmates sue a Kentucky jailer, alleging sexual abuse
28 Feb 2019
'You're not the only one': Former Coffee Creek inmates allege 'widespread' sex abuse, rape
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Whitney Woodworth
'You're not the only one': Former Coffee Creek inmates allege 'widespread' sex …
28 Feb 2019
Inmate speaks exclusively to News 3 after accusing Chesapeake deputy of sexual assault
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Margaret Kavanagh
Inmate speaks exclusively to News 3 after accusing Chesapeake deputy of sexual …
21 Feb 2019
AG office tries again to send woman back to prison where she says workers raped her
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Andy Marso
AG office tries again to send woman back to prison where she says workers raped…
21 Feb 2019
CASE UPDATE: Lackawanna County Prison Guard Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of Female Inmate
Authors:
Press Office of Attorney General Josh Shapiro
CASE UPDATE: Lackawanna County Prison Guard Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of Femal…
21 Feb 2019
Inmate files suit against Trousdale prison run by CoreCivic
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WKRN Web Staff
Inmate files suit against Trousdale prison run by CoreCivic
13 Feb 2019
Prosecutors pursue rare sex assault charges against Nebraska prisoner
Authors:
Riley Johnson
Prosecutors pursue rare sex assault charges against Nebraska prisoner
12 Feb 2019
Carthage man draws prison time for sexual assault of other jail inmate
Authors:
Jeff Lehr
Carthage man draws prison time for sexual assault of other jail inmate
11 Feb 2019
Rape victim who smuggled DNA evidence out of Rikers wins settlement
Authors:
Alice Speri
Rape victim who smuggled DNA evidence out of Rikers wins settlement
06 Feb 2019
Inmate slated for DOC charged with sexual assault at Middle River Regional Jail
Authors:
Brad Zinn
Inmate slated for DOC charged with sexual assault at Middle River Regional Jail
04 Feb 2019
A New Lawsuit Sheds Light on the Horrors Trans People Face in Prison
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Victoria Law
A New Lawsuit Sheds Light on the Horrors Trans People Face in Prison
03 Feb 2019
Corrections officer convicted after admitting to having sex with inmates at women’s prison
Authors:
Taylor Tiamoyo Harris
Corrections officer convicted after admitting to having sex with inmates at wom…
31 Jan 2019
Ex-inmate who alleges sexual assault won't be locked back up
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Associated Press
Ex-inmate who alleges sexual assault won't be locked back up
30 Jan 2019
Sources: Woman claims she was sexually assaulted after man was placed in her jail cell
Authors:
Jason Kelly, Shannon Butler
Sources: Woman claims she was sexually assaulted after man was placed in her ja…
29 Jan 2019
Jailer charged for sex with inmates
Authors:
Nick Sabo
Jailer charged for sex with inmates
22 Jan 2019
Inmate sues City of Philadelphia over his alleged rape in prison, says guards did nothing to protect him
Authors:
Noddy A. Fernandez
Inmate sues City of Philadelphia over his alleged rape in prison, says guards d…
08 Jan 2019
Former Weld jail deputy pleads guilty in inmate sex case
Authors:
Joe Moylan
Former Weld jail deputy pleads guilty in inmate sex case
08 Jan 2019
Trans woman sues California prison system alleging rape, slurs, retaliation
Authors:
Ashley McBride
Trans woman sues California prison system alleging rape, slurs, retaliation
04 Jan 2019
Inmate alleging assault by guard may have sentence restored
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Associated Press
Inmate alleging assault by guard may have sentence restored
02 Jan 2019
Inmate charged in assault of fellow inmate at Eastern Regional Jail
Authors:
Matthew Umstead
Inmate charged in assault of fellow inmate at Eastern Regional Jail
02 Jan 2019
Transgender inmate gets rare transfer to female prison
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Associated Press
Transgender inmate gets rare transfer to female prison
22 Nov 2018
Trans Woman Wins Lawsuit After Being Kept as a “Sex Slave” in a Men’s Prison
Authors:
David Nolan
Trans Woman Wins Lawsuit After Being Kept as a “Sex Slave” in a Men’s Prison
25 Jul 2018
Prison Rape Allegations Are on the Rise
Authors:
Alysia Santo
Prison Rape Allegations Are on the Rise
13 Jul 2018
Bridge City Youth Center Inmate Booked With Raping Fellow Inmate
Authors:
Michelle Hunt
Bridge City Youth Center Inmate Booked With Raping Fellow Inmate
02 Jul 2018
Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting Cellmate at Cook
Authors:
Matthew Hendrickson
Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting Cellmate at Cook
04 Jun 2018
Colorado Continues Its Abuse of Incarcerated Trans Woman After Brutal Rape
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Kate Sosin Oeser
Colorado Continues Its Abuse of Incarcerated Trans Woman After Brutal Rape
30 May 2018
Former Inmate at Chillicothe Correctional Center Accuses Officer of Sexual Assault and Rape
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KTTN News
Former Inmate at Chillicothe Correctional Center Accuses Officer of Sexual Assa…
21 Nov 2017
Will the Prison Rape Epidemic Ever Have Its Weinstein Moment?
Authors:
Natasha Lennard
Will the Prison Rape Epidemic Ever Have Its Weinstein Moment?
23 Aug 2017
Indianapolis man pleads guilty to assaulting fellow jail inmate
Authors:
Stuart Hirsch
Indianapolis man pleads guilty to assaulting fellow jail inmate
23 Aug 2017
Sexual assault charges dropped against Maryland Correctional Institution inmate
Authors:
Don Aines
Sexual assault charges dropped against Maryland Correctional Institution inmate
09 Aug 2017
We have standards to stop prison rape. Why were rapists allowed to enforce them?
Authors:
Lovisa Stannow
We have standards to stop prison rape. Why were rapists allowed to enforce them?
16 Jun 2017
Two inmates charged with sex assault of female inmate in court lockup
Authors:
Tom Schuba
Two inmates charged with sex assault of female inmate in court lockup
09 Jun 2017
D.C. man gets more than 17 years for sex assault on inmate in courthouse cellblock
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Keith L. Alexander
D.C. man gets more than 17 years for sex assault on inmate in courthouse cellbl…
08 Jun 2017
Inmate accused of sexual assault
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Staff, Mt. Vernon Register News
Inmate accused of sexual assault
08 Jun 2017
Lawsuit: Deputies ignored cries of transgender woman raped in Tangipahoa Parish Prison
Authors:
Jim Mustian, Faimon A. Roberts III
Lawsuit: Deputies ignored cries of transgender woman raped in Tangipahoa Parish…
30 May 2017
Former Sheriff Pleads Not Guilty To Sexual Assault On Prisoner
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Staff, CBS Denver
Former Sheriff Pleads Not Guilty To Sexual Assault On Prisoner
26 Apr 2017
Ex-inmates hail plan to close Rikers Island prison
Authors:
James Reinl
Ex-inmates hail plan to close Rikers Island prison
25 Apr 2017
Oregon prison doctor hit with another sex abuse lawsuit
Oregon prison doctor hit with another sex abuse lawsuit
28 Feb 2017
Former Jess Dunn employee charged with assault on inmate
Authors:
Elizabeth Ridenour
Former Jess Dunn employee charged with assault on inmate
27 Feb 2017
Inmate alleges he was retaliated against by correctional officers
Authors:
Michael Abella
Inmate alleges he was retaliated against by correctional officers
07 Feb 2017
Transgender woman inmate at mens prison in NH says her rape complaint mishandled
Authors:
Nancy West
Transgender woman inmate at mens prison in NH says her rape complaint mishandled
22 Nov 2016
Former prison guard accused of sex with inmate pleads not guilty
Former prison guard accused of sex with inmate pleads not guilty
15 Nov 2016
Man sexually assaulted in cell at D.C. court, records say
Authors:
Keith Alexander
Man sexually assaulted in cell at D.C. court, records say
31 Mar 2016
The Prison Rape Elimination Act and Correctional Psychiatrists
Authors:
Allison V. Downer, MD, Robert L. Trestman, MD, PhD
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17 Apr 2015
Former prisoner accused of groping cell mate at NCP
Authors:
Eric Scicchitano
Former prisoner accused of groping cell mate at NCP
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