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Kobe Bryant sexual assault case. The Kobe Bryant sexual assault case began on July 18, 2003, when the news media reported that the sheriff's office in Eagle, Colorado, had arrested then professional basketball player Kobe Bryant in connection with an investigation of a sexual assault complaint, [ 1][ 2] filed by a 19-year-old hotel employee. [ 3]
Bill Cosby sexual assault cases. Bill Cosby in 1969. In late 2014, multiple allegations emerged that Bill Cosby, an American media personality, had sexually assaulted dozens of women throughout his career. [ 1][ 2] Cosby was well known in the United States for his eccentric image, and gained a reputation as "America's Dad" for his portrayal of ...
The trend has been one of courts striking down states' attempts to regulate sex. The following is a list of noteworthy sex-related court cases in order by date. (Note that in the legal sense, the term "sodomy" often applies not only to anal sex but also to oral sex and other sex acts.) Buck v. Bell, 274 U.S. 200 (1927)*.
Roman Polanski. On March 10, 1977, 43-year-old film director Roman Polanski was arrested and charged in Los Angeles with six offenses against Samantha Gailey (now Geimer), [ 2] a 13-year-old girl: [ 3] unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, rape by use of drugs, perversion, sodomy, a lewd and lascivious act upon a child under the age of 14 ...
The Adult Survivors Act ( ASA) is New York State legislation enacted in May 2022 which amends state law to allow alleged victims of sexual offenses for which the statute of limitations has lapsed to file civil suits for a one-year period, from November 24, 2022, to November 24, 2023. The act thus expands the ability of plaintiffs to sue for ...
Someone makes you feel good because they want have sex with you.” For more about Scott Peterson and the new documentary, subscribe now to PEOPLE or pick up this week's issue, on newsstands Friday.
Judge sitting. Lewis A. Kaplan. E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump is the name of two related lawsuits by author E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump, who served as the 45th president of the United States. The two suits resulted in a total of $88.3 million in damages awarded to Carroll; both cases are under appeal.
Adam is a good man, and I support him completely.” ... National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, judgment-free support as well ...