Category Archives: Sex Crimes
Maryland Teen Charged With Neighbor’s Rape
In rape cases, the suspect is usually an adult. However, in a recent case in Maryland, the suspect was a 15-year-old boy. He is being tried as an adult for several charges, including first-degree rape, first-degree assault, and home invasion. The incident occurred on the evening of April 29 on First Street in Rockville…. Read More »
Maryland Driving Instructor Charged With Assault
Assault is a crime that is general in nature and can happen anywhere — in a bar, in a dark alley, at a sporting event, in one’s home, at work, at school and even during driving instruction. A Maryland driving instructor is facing sexual assault charges after his students alleged that he touched them… Read More »
Massage Therapist Faces Sexual Assault Charges
Massage therapists have a tough job. Giving a massage can be seen as a sensual act, but an ethical therapist must show restraint. They cannot feel sexually attracted to patients or else they can lose their job and license. A highly esteemed massage therapist from Maryland is facing second-degree rape charges after an incident… Read More »
Hospital Worker Charged with Sexual Assault of Patient
We often go to the hospital when we are very sick or injured. We expect that the nurses, doctors and other staff will treat their patients with the highest level of care and respect. Therefore, it can be devastating to find out that a loved one was sexually assaulted by a hospital worker. This… Read More »
Maryland Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes
Victims of sex crimes are often embarrassed or ashamed of what happened to them, even though it wasn’t their fault. When they do decide to speak up, it often occurs years later. This was recently the case for a Maryland teacher. The man was recently arrested and charged for crimes he committed against students… Read More »
Maryland Man Arrested for Molestation, Attempted Rape
Sex crimes are taken seriously by law enforcement officials in Maryland and other states. This is especially true for those who engage in sex crimes against children, as a Maryland man know first hand. He faces a lifetime in prison for his actions. The 54-year-old man from Wheaton was arrested after trying to rape… Read More »
Substitute Teacher at Maryland School Faces Abuse Charges
Things may be going well at your child’s school until the regular teacher has to miss class one day. Your child has a substitute teacher, which may seem cool to some students—until they are victim to the substitute’s oddball behavior and sexual abuse. A female substitute teacher was assigned to teach a fourth grade… Read More »
New Bill to Change Maryland’s Marital Rape Laws
Rape is rape, whether or not a person is married. Just because a person is married does not mean they automatically consent to sex on all occasions. Apparently the laws think otherwise. While all 50 states and D.C. have had laws against marital rape in place since at least 1993, there are various loopholes… Read More »
Changes to Maryland’s Sexual Harassment Laws
A person typically has to work 40 hours per week. Given that they spend so much time away from home, they should be able to work in an environment that is free of harassment and hostility. However, many are subject to offensive behavior, such as sexually suggestive letters, lewd comments and jokes, sexual anecdotes,… Read More »
Man Arrested in Rape of Silver Springs Woman
An undocumented immigrant from Honduras has been charged with the rape of a Silver Spring woman. The 26-year-old man is facing first-degree rape and assault charges, as well as a charge of attempted second-degree murder, after pushing a woman on the ground and forcing her to have sex with him. The incident occurred just… Read More »