SEXUAL ASSAULT

May 11 2026CRIME

Safety Gaps Lead to Teen’s Attack in NYC

A 16-year-old girl from Long Island trusted an Uber ride to meet someone she had been chatting with online since January. That person turned out to be Ralfy Figueroa, a 26-year-old with a history of crimes. Figueroa had just finished a program meant to help young offenders avoid prison instead of se

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May 07 2026CRIME

Teacher Arrested Over Alleged Student Relationship

A 35‑year‑old teacher from Savannah, Georgia, was taken into custody after school officials reported she may have had a sexual relationship with a minor. The arrest came shortly after classes ended, and the police said the alleged encounters happened off school property. The teacher faces charges of

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May 06 2026CRIME

A Star Player’s Dark Side Emerges

Marcellus Wiley, a well-known NFL player turned sports media figure, now faces allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women, stretching back decades. Four new accusers recently joined forces with three others who filed lawsuits earlier, claiming Wiley raped or assaulted them between the mid-

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Apr 15 2026CRIME

Spas, Safety and Surprises: A Shock at a Medford Day Spa

A 55‑year‑old worker at a day spa in Medford is facing two criminal sexual contact charges after incidents that occurred on the same premises. The first claim came in late February when a customer said the employee touched her without consent at 7:24 p. m. The second complaint, filed two days lat

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Why Hollywood Stars Bet Big on a Falling Politician

Eric Swalwell spent years collecting cash from showbiz big shots. While he was busy posing for photos with A-listers at Los Angeles parties, his campaign was quietly filling up with checks. Sean Penn dropped $15, 000, Robert De Niro added $10, 000, and other familiar faces from movies and TV joined

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Apr 13 2026BUSINESS

'Uber Faces New Trial After Big Jury Win'

The ride‑share giant is headed back to court after a recent $8. 5 million jury award in Arizona, which many see as a warning sign rather than an isolated incident. A woman in Charlotte, North Carolina, will argue that a driver who booked her through the app touched her inappropriately and forced her

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Eric Swalwell Drops Governor Bid After Sexual Misconduct Claims

Eric Swalwell, the San Francisco congressman who once unseated a long‑time incumbent, has ended his run for California governor after serious accusations surfaced. The claims, reported by major news outlets last Friday, say he sexually assaulted a former staff member in New York and behaved inapprop

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Political Scandal Shakes California Governor Race

Eric Swalwell, a popular congressman eyeing the California governorship, faces serious accusations that could alter the political landscape. Reports from major news outlets claim a former staffer alleges sexual assault, while other women point to misconduct. These claims have rattled voters who pre

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Swalwell's Campaign Faces Fresh Legal Heat Over Old Issues

Political scandals often follow candidates longer than campaign promises do. In California’s crowded governor race, one candidate now has serious questions to answer about how he handled household staff and campaign cash. Federal complaints suggest irregularities in his wife’s immigration status and

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Swalwell Faces Big Push to Leave Congress Over Allegations

Eric Swalwell, a top contender for California governor, is being asked to quit his seat in the House. Some of his Democratic colleagues have spoken on TV, saying he should step down. The calls came after a woman who worked in his district office said she was sexually assaulted by him. CNN a

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