Posts Tagged ‘rape’
Twitter slams Bill Cosby apologists after Harvey Weinstein gets 23 years
As soon as disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape, Twitter unloaded on the many Black apologists who supported Bill Cosby despite being convicted for sexual assault. The common theme among many Black Twitter users, particularly African American women, is that many Black men can no longer support…
Read MoreMan found guilty of brutally raping woman he tricked into believing he was gay
An Atlanta man was found guilty on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, for a sex crime he committed three years ago after he tricked a woman into believing he was gay. According to Fox 5 News in Atlanta, 36-year-old Taurence Callagain was found guilty of raping a woman he befriended on frequent train rides. Fox 5…
Read MoreRick James’ estate is being sued by woman who alleges the singer raped her
Despite the fact that Rick James passed away 16 years ago, a woman has come forward in 2020 alleging that the funk singer raped her and is suing his estate for $50 million. According to legal documents obtained by Complex magazine, the unnamed woman claimed James raped her during a visit to a group home…
Read MoreOprah Winfrey producing documentary about Russell Simmons’ rape accuser
Billionaire TV mogul Oprah Winfrey is going to play a major role at the Sundance Film Festival for the second consecutive year, particularly as it pertains to sexual assault. Winfrey is the executive producer of a yet-to-be-titled documentary that tells the story of Drew Dixon, the woman who accused Russell Simmons of rape. The film…
Read MoreEx-NFL star Kellen Winslow Jr. pleads guilty to raping unconscious teen
The once-golden Winslow name has been permanently contaminated in San Diego County after Kellen Winslow Jr. pleaded guilty to raping an unconscious teen and committing sexual battery against an older woman. Winslow Jr., 36, is the son of beloved Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow Sr., 62, who starred as a tight end for the San…
Read MoreCounselor Teresa L. Quarker Smith discusses sexual assault and women’s safety
With homecoming festivities, sports events, house parties and other social activities happening on campuses at historically Black colleges and universities, personal safety is a concern among some female undergraduates. Rolling out asked female students at HBCUs in Atlanta if they are worried about the possibility of sexual assault on campus. “Unfortunately, … sexual assault happens…
Read MoreRape survivor Elle Clarke hopes her story helps Black women heal and thrive
Safety is a concern for many young women. Elle Clarke knows that only too well. In her 20s, she worked for five years as a detective in Nassau, Bahamas, putting accused killers and rapists behind bars. Then in 2005, one of several men who broke into her home late raped her. “I had already made…
Read MoreTeen rescued after mother discovers porn videos online
A mother’s prayers were answered after her long-missing teen daughter was rescued from sexual bondage from a child predator. The teen went missing in February without a trace. But the mother later discovered five dozen porn videos featuring her daughter on sites such as Snapchat, Periscope and various pornographic sites. The unnamed mother, according to…
Read MoreBlack psychologist offers male HBCU students advice on how to end cycle of rape
Homecoming on the campuses of historically Black colleges and universities is a time for students and alumni to celebrate and enjoy tailgating, football games, music, parties, and other festivities this annual celebration has to offer. However, not everyone attends homecoming to have a good time. Instead, some male predators see this as an opportunity to…
Read MoreTisha Campbell-Martin recalls traumatic childhood rape (video)
Tisha Campbell-Martin has eluded to being raped as a child by a close family friend before. But on TV One’s appropriately titled “Uncensored,” the House Party and “Martin” actress, delves into dark corners of her soul to unveil a traumatic episode that stole her innocence and childhood. “So it was a babysitter, someone very close…
Read MoreA.J. Calloway fired as host of ‘Extra’ after sexual assault investigations
A.J. Calloway has been forced out as the co-host of the popular entertainment news show “Extra” after 14 years following an internal investigation into his alleged sexual assault of several females. “The Company has investigated the claims made into Mr. Calloway’s conduct and he and the Company have mutually agreed to part ways,” Warner Bros.…
Read MoreFinally: Harvey Weinstein documentary on alleged rapes and sexual abuse (video)
Harvey Weinstein attends the Carol premiere during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. (Photo Credit: Denis Makarenko/shutterstock) This is the documentary that Americans have been waiting for. Harvey Weinstein, once one of the most powerful Hollywood moguls and allegedly one of the most ruthless sexual predators of the modern era, is finally…
Read MoreEx-NFL star Kellen Winslow Jr. faces life in prison after convictions
Kellen Winslow Jr., the former NFL star and son of the legendary Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow Sr., is staring at a possible life sentence after being convicted in a San Diego, California, court for raping a middle-aged homeless woman, according to ESPN. After deliberating for a week, a jury convicted Winslow Jr., 35, on…
Read MoreDad tracks daughter on phone app to find Uber driver allegedly raping her
The Uber rideshare service is back in the news after an alleged rape by a driver. The incident happened in Baltimore, Maryland and the circumstances are shocking. A father was concerned after his daughter did not arrive home at the expected time after calling for an Uber ride, and used a phone app to track…
Read MoreR. Kelly gets 11 new counts of alleged sexual abuse charges
BANG Showbiz – R. Kelly is facing 11 new counts of alleged sexual abuse charges. The Ignition hitmaker was previously faced with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse when four women accused him of sexually abusing them, three of whom claim they were underage at the time of the alleged incidents. And according to the…
Read MoreMom and stepdad charged after 3-year-old girl dies from beating and rape
So far in 2019, the public has seen an increase in the cases involving the abuse of children in the national news cycle. Unfortunately, in Georgia, the life of another child is lost after another incident of horrific abuse. Janiyah Armanie Brooks, 3, died after a brutal assault and now her stepfather and mother are in…
Read MoreBlack woman not sure how she became pregnant while in prison
A Black woman in prison is currently trying to figure out how she became pregnant. The incident allegedly occurred at the Coosa County Jail in Coosa County, Alabama, according to Alabama Media. Latoni Daniel, 26, was charged with a murder that took place during a robbery which occurred on Dec. 5, 2017. While incarcerated, Daniel…
Read MoreFlorida youth pastor faces 25 charges for allegedly raping teen over 6 months
A Florida man, who worked as a youth pastor, is in jail after a horrific tale of rape, forced voyeurism and threats to deport a young girl’s family. Law enforcement in Pembroke Pines, Florida has announced the arrest of Luis Clarke, 38, on 25 charges of sexual assault and forced imprisonment, for raping a 15-year-old girl…
Read MoreWoman jailed after rape of 4-year-old posted to social media
A Memphis, Tennessee, woman is in jail facing charges of rape of a child. Tamara Marion, 24, was identified as a suspect in the rape of a 4-year-old boy. The assault was recorded and uploaded to social media. Marion is the woman in two separate videos that were uploaded to social media platforms on Monday,…
Read MoreCouple arrested after forcing day laborer into sex fantasy at gunpoint
A Phoenix, Arizona couple is in jail after confessing to a bizarre crime that included the sexual assault of a day laborer. Brenda Acuna-Aguero, 39, and her husband, Jorge Murrieta-Valenzuela, 45, were arrested after a man came to police claiming that the couple forced him to have sex, after luring him with the promise of…
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