Sexual Assault
Bryn Mawr College Undergrad Says Former Professor Sexually Assaulted Her and Other Students
A young woman has filed a federal lawsuit against former Bryn Mawr College professor David Barreto as well as the school itself, alleging that Barreto, […]
Germantown Academy Fires Popular Spanish Teacher Amid Allegations of Sexual Abuse
On Monday morning, Germantown Academy fired high-school Spanish teacher Reed Skoug after a former student came forward with allegations that she sexually abused him while […]
Woman Claims She Was Sexually Assaulted By a Co-Worker at GoPuff — and Then Retaliated Against
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. GoPuff Lawsuit: Woman Claims She Was Sexually […]
A Twist of Fate Led a Main Line Doc and Her Patient on a Fight for Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights
Hi, this is Dr. Liz Goldman. Please feel free to leave me a message, and I will return your call within 24 hours. I apologize, […]
In Surprise Testimony, Woman Says Philly Guitarist Mike Tyler Sexually Assaulted Her in 1985
Tuesday was supposed to be the day that veteran Philadelphia guitarist Mike Tyler learned what his sentence would be after a jury convicted him in […]
Philly Has Finally Cleared Its Backlog of Untested Rape Evidence
Philly just took a significant step toward justice for victims of sexual assault. District attorney Larry Krasner joined police commissioner Richard Ross on Thursday to announce […]
Main Line Doctor Says Lower Merion Schools Ignored Her Sexual Abuse Allegations
Bill McKendry was once a popular fixture at Bala Cynwyd Middle School in the Lower Merion School District, where he began teaching in 1969. Known […]
Ex-Temple Frat President Facing New Sexual Assault Charges
The ex-president of a Temple University fraternity who was charged with attempted rape in May is now facing additional sexual assault charges stemming from a […]
Suspect Wanted in West Philly Sexual Assaults Turns Himself In
This is a developing story and may be updated at any time. The man who was wanted in connection with a string of sexual assaults […]
Ex-Temple Frat President to Stand Trial on Sexual Assault Charges
The former Temple University fraternity president accused of attempted rape will stand trial for seven sexual assault-related charges next month. During a preliminary hearing at the Criminal […]
Police Make Arrest in Armed Sexual Assault at SEPTA City Hall Station
Philadelphia police have taken a person of interest into custody in relation to an armed sexual assault that occurred in SEPTA’s City Hall station on Tuesday […]
Temple Frat President Ari Goldstein Charged With Attempted Rape, Indecent Assault; Bail Set at $2 Million
This is a developing story and may be updated at any time. Less than a month after Temple University suspended one of its fraternities over […]
Accused Child Rapist Mike Tyler Launches #WhatAboutUs Movement
It’s been eight months since we first told you that veteran Philadelphia guitarist Mike Tyler was arrested and charged with raping a teenage boy, and […]
Temple Frat Suspended Over Sexual Assault Allegations
Temple University has suspended one of its fraternities over two allegations of sexual assault. University and Philadelphia police say they have received multiple “credible” reports […]
Philadelphia Orchestra: Allegations Against Famed Conductor “Demand Investigation”
Weighing in on disturbing sexual assault allegations against world-renowned conductor Charles Dutoit reported by the Associated Press on Thursday, the Philadelphia Orchestra has said in […]