The U.S. Supreme Court this week hears arguments about whether the death penalty can be imposed for child rape, taking up for the first time in more than 30 years whether a crime other than murder can be punished by execution. picked by JDRucker 7 months ago

Massachusetts' highest court says a man who impersonated his brother to have sex with the brother's girlfriend cannot be convicted of rape. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A convicted child molester argues for the only treatment which he believes will prevent him from re-offending.

Interesting article I found after doing some research in response to the Joseph Duncan case. picked by muppet 3 months ago

"Minh Phu Le poisoned his daughter Skyla on Friday and attempted suicide with the same drug because he wanted to punish his mistress -- the girl's mother -- for trying to leave him, investigators said."

I cannot adequately express my horror. picked by digitalgimpling 2 years ago

Nine counts of rape, sex abuse and child abuse — one 7 at the time, and the other 18 months old.

Now considered a "free man" by local police, a week after a judge dismissed his case. picked by mariusz712 1 year ago

"I strongly object to this video being shown," he said. "This will turn jurors into my victims and I will be tried by a jury of my victims, not a jury of my peers."

His objection was denied.

Updates to this case pouring in daily as trial continues. picked by muppet 3 months ago

Two Emirati men are accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old French boy, a case that has raised questions about the protection of foreigners and the fairness of a legal system where male rape does not exist as a crime.

**This is outrageous, one of the rapists is HIV positive! picked by dollyllama 1 year ago

In a 5-4 vote, the court said the Louisiana law allowing the death penalty to be imposed in such cases violates the Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

"The death penalty is not a proportional punishment for the rape of a child," Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in his majority opinion. picked by ImNotBlue 5 months ago

A State Supreme Court justice threw out the rape indictment against City Councilman Dennis P. Gallagher this morning, finding that prosecutors had unfairly prejudiced members of the grand jury when presenting the case against him, a lawyer for Mr. Gallagher said. picked by willster09 10 months ago

Rather than restate untruths about Obama, the campaign would do better to start some rumors of its own.

Such as: Barack Obama wears a FLAG PIN at all times. Even in the shower.

and: There's only one artist on Barack Obama's iPod: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY. picked by JoshSF49 5 months ago

Crystal is one of dozens of young people who are turning to social networking sites to talk about sexual assualt.

Some do it as a form of therapy, others like Crystal do it because they feel slighted by the justice system which often has a hard time convicting rape cases or as in Crystal's case when the prosecutor doesn't file rape charges at all. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

Pepper spray? Don't be silly, foul odors are where it is at!

"Repulse Rape Deterrent odor is so repulsive attackers will flee the scene immediately." picked by gammerus 10 months ago

Three 13 year old boys charged with rape, their lawyers argue the over weight girl should be "glad of attention" picked by randomthings 1 year ago

Mike Nifong quit as district attorney Friday after admitting he got “carried away” with statements during his rape prosecution of three Duke University lacrosse players. picked by Moe 1 year ago

Barack Obama accused Republican rival John McCain on Wednesday of stooping to low tactics by labeling the Democrat a socialist. picked by punthe 3 weeks ago

A Seattle grand jury is investigating details on the alleged rape by the 51-year old Copperfield. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

After making up claims of rape in a successful attempt to profit Crystal Mangum has kept quiet. Now her manager has announced that she will be releasing a "memoir" in October. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

The new federal requirement that states pay for "Jane Doe rape kits" is aimed at removing one of the biggest obstacles to prosecuting rape cases: Some women are so traumatized they don't come forward until it is too late to collect hair, semen or other samples. picked by dollyllama 6 months ago

A man who said a poisonous spider bite compelled him to rape a woman 10 years ago has been sentenced to eight years in jail. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Some critics feel the child rape scene crosses an ethical line, and others go as far as to call the scene child pornography. picked by cb__ 2 years ago