Sexual Assault

Dozens of local law enforcement and legal professionals attended a training conference at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Claire T. Carney Library Friday morning to explore common issues and challenges related to the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases where alcohol is present.

More charges for a former Lakeville firefighter already accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Wareham Police say additional charges have been filed against 51-year-old Thomas Dunlevy, in connection with an incident in July of 2014 during a camping stay at Cape Cod Maple Park Campground in East Wareham...

Bill Cosby's wife will have to give a deposition in a defamation lawsuit against the comedian. A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled today that Camille Cosby will have to speak to lawyers, but would not to have to answer questions about some private conversations with her husband...

What do you get when you cross an angry, hungry bear and the statistics of sexual assaults? You get a really good PSA, that's what. College Humor joined forces with the White House to bring awareness to sexual assault on college campuses...

Authorities at Bridgewater State University are asking for the public's help in finding a sexual assault suspect.

Major League Baseball has unveiled its first comprehensive domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy. The agreement announced jointly Friday by the commissioner's office and the players' union has been in the works since last year, following a series of high-profile domestic violence cases involving NFL players...

UMass Dartmouth Police are investigating a rape that took place on campus last week.

Society must work together to address sexual violence and child abuse. This was the message from Wednesday's Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford.

A Brown University student reported to campus police she was sexually assaulted after she and another student drank an alcoholic punch with a suspected date-rape drug at a fraternity party.

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. However, sexual assault is a year-round tragedy. We need to keep the conversation going as long as it exists in our society. According to Justice.gov, sexual assault is defined as "any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient...