A former teacher in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) has been accused of and arrested for having improper …
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Texas Gymnastics Coach Arrested for Child Sex Abuse
Mike Spiller, a Texas gymnastics coach with ties to Houston and Galveston in Southeast Texas and Giddings and Boerne in …
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Netflix Jerry Harris Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crime
Child sex abuse defense and the importance of hiring the right attorney Sex crimes involving children can bring years …
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You Can Be Charged and Sued for Criminal Conduct in Texas
Persons who face accusations of criminal conduct should know that they can be both charged with a crime and face a civil …
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How Serious Are Sex Trafficking Charges?
With the trial of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell underway in U.S. District Court in New York City, many people may …
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Texas Has Harsh Penalties for Sexual Assault of a Child
How harsh are Texas penalties for sexual assault of a child? If the child was under 14 years old, the offense becomes …
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No Time Limit in Texas for Charge of Sexual Assault of a Minor
A 45-year-old man from Pasadena, Texas was arrested this week by Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Group for sexually …
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How Serious Are Texas Penalties for Sexual Assault of a Child?
If someone in your family faces an investigation or charge of sexual assault of a child, you may be wondering how …
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Wyoming Congressional Candidate Impregnated 14-Year-Old Girl as Adult
A Wyoming state senator who plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for her seat in Congress has admitted that he …
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Houston-Area Physician Sentenced for Sexual Assault of a Child
According to the Houston Chronicle, a physician in the Houston-area city of Tomball, Texas has been sentenced after …
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California Sting Operation Nets Pediatrician for Sex Crime
A sting operation conducted by law enforcement authorities in Northern California has led to the arrest of a …
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“Catfishing” Lures Can Land You in Jail
In the Internet age, “catfishing” means luring a person into a relationship by using a fictional persona online. And …
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Can a Juvenile be Arrested for Child Porn or Sexual Assault?
You may think it’s unlikely for a juvenile to be arrested for such crimes as promoting child pornography and aggravated …
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Houston Suspect Sought for Sexual Assault of a Child Under 14
Houston police are searching for a man, 44 years old, who has been charged with sexual assault of a child under the age …
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What is “Deviate” Sexual Assault in Texas?
You may already understand that, in Texas, the crime of rape is considered “sexual assault.” But what, then, is deviate …
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What is Texas’ Statute of Limitations for Rape?
You may have heard that actor Danny Masterson was charged in Los Angeles with 3 counts of rape dating back to 2001 and …
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Fort Bend County Men Charged with Indecency Sex Crimes Against Children
Three men in Fort Bend County were arrested for sex crimes against children from Feb. 23-29, 2020. The men, who ranged …
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Student-Teacher Relationships Can Be a Legal Minefield
Student-teacher relationships can be a healthy educational alliance. But when they exceed certain boundaries and are …
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NEA Gives Tips for Teachers on Avoiding False Sex Crime Accusations
The National Education Association’s motto is “Great Public Schools For Every Student.” But the NEA’s role is also to …
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Houston Man Seeks Sex Abuse Exoneration
Houston man Bruce Perkins is seeking exoneration of his decades-old sex abuse case based, in part, on recent revelations …
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How Serious Are Child Sex Abuse Charges in Texas?
If you or a family member faces a possible child sex abuse charge, you may be wondering how serious such charges are in …
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Explaining R. Kelly’s Many New Sex Crime Charges
R&B artist R. Kelly, who’s had a long history of legal troubles involving alleged sex crimes, now faces multiple new …
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Multi-Millionnaire Jeffrey Epstein Charged With Sex Trafficking
Multi-millionaire Jeffrey Epstein, longtime friend of President Donald Trump, has been charged with sex trafficking in …
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Oscar Winning Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. Accused of Sex Assault of a 16-Year-Old Woman
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr., who has already been accused of groping a woman in a New York City bar, now faces another …
