Man accused in murder of BC girl says he ‘lost it’ during attack
VANCOUVER - A man accused of murdering a 12-year-old girl more than 40 years ago says he “lost it” during his attack on the victim, according to a videotaped confession that was played for a jury Tuesday. (Vancouver Sun)
Investigation opened into Pennsylvania Catholic church sex abuse
PHILADELPHIA - The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation of child sexual abuse inside the Roman Catholic Church in Pennsylvania, using subpoenas to demand confidential files and testimony from church leaders, according to two people familiar with the probe. (Time)
Football player accused of having sex with 12-yr-old girl
COLUMBUS, GA. - Police say a former West Virginia football player has been charged in Georgia with aggravated child molestation. (CTV News)
Police find 500 videotapes in home of suspected serial rapist
Michigan police found nearly 500 videotapes in the home of a rape suspect and now have to modernize them in order to see if he is responsible for assaults going back decades, officials said. (NBC News)
Teacher accused of raping girl, 13, he met on Tinder
ATLANTA - A teacher and coach at a Georgia high school is accused of molesting a 13-year-old he met on a dating app. (The Province)
Former Ottawa priest defrocked amid sex allegations
OTTAWA - An Ottawa priest who is to stand trial next year on historic sex abuse charges has been defrocked by the Vatican. Barry McGrory, 83, is the second Ottawa priest to be dismissed from the priesthood in the clergy sex-abuse scandal. The Catholic Church calls the dismissal process “laicization,” and it is considered the harshest penalty the Vatican can deliver. (National Post)
Complainant in tears after defence says testimony was ‘scripted’
HALIFAX - A young Halifax woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by British sailors broke down in tears Friday after a defence lawyer suggested her testimony was “scripted.” Under cross examination by lawyer Ian Hutchison, the woman agreed she had gaps in her memory of what happened on the night of April 9, 2015, in the barracks of a Halifax-area military base, and that she cannot explain those gaps. (Toronto Star)
Angry Kavanaugh denies Ford accusation, sees ‘disgrace’
WASHINGTON - In a defiant and emotional bid to rescue his Supreme Court nomination, Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday denied allegations that he sexually assaulted Christine Blasey Ford when both were high school students and angrily told Congress that Democrats were engaged in “a calculated and orchestrated political hit.” (CP24)He said, she said: In their own words Feinstein denies leaking
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‘Untreated sexual offender’ denied parole
TORONTO - A man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl in Ontario 10 years ago has been denied parole. The Parole Board of Canada turned down Stanley Tippett’s request for day and full parole after finding he remains an “untreated sexual offender” who continues to deny his offences. (Toronto Sun)
Nanny faces sex assault charges involving two boys
SAANICH - A nanny is being investigated for suspected sexual crimes involving two brothers under the age of 10 who were in his care. police said Johnathon Lee Robichaud, 30, of Central Saanich had a variety of jobs and volunteer stints tied to youth groups, church groups, childcare facilities, and before- and after-school programs. (The Province)
