Rape
Explosive Sexual Assault Lawsuit Hits Villanova University
UPDATE: Former Villanova University student Elijah Katzenell has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting the woman who filed this lawsuit. He’ll get zero time in prison. […]
Consultant Accuses Controversial Real Estate Developer Shawn Bullard of Rape
[Update, April 27th, 2023] On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, a Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas jury ruled in favor of Bullard after a seven-day trial […]
March to End Rape Culture Comes to Center City This Weekend
The annual March to End Rape Culture will return to Philadelphia this weekend as heated debates surrounding the pervasive nature of sexual abuse — and the […]
Mike Tyson Loves to Talk About His Past — Except the Rape Conviction
On Saturday night, close to 1,000 people turned out to the Borgata’s Music Box venue in Atlantic City for “Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth: Round Two,” […]
Former Temple Frat President Accused of Attempted Rape Has Posted Bail
This story has been updated with a comment from Ari Goldstein’s attorney. Ari Goldstein, a 21-year-old Temple University student and ex-fraternity president who was arrested and charged with […]
Main Line Teen Goes Public With Her Rape, Calls Problem “An Epidemic”
When Wynnewood’s Lizzie Schnarr was home on winter break during her freshman year at the University of Pittsburgh in January, the Lower Merion High School […]
Cosby Attorney Promotes Rape Culture as He Defends the Accused Sexual Predator
On the way out to Bill Cosby‘s preliminary hearing at Montgomery County Courthouse early on Tuesday morning, my Uber driver Clarence made it pretty clear […]
Cardinal O’Hara Student Rips School Over “Modesty” Assembly for Girls
Colette Scorzetti is a senior at Delaware County Catholic school Cardinal O’Hara, and she’s not afraid of speaking her mind. Back in June 2015, upon […]
Police: Woman Sexually Assaulted at Hotel in Rittenhouse
The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a sexual assault that’s alleged to have occurred inside a Rittenhouse hotel on Saturday morning around 1 a.m.
Philly Woman Sues Uber Over Alleged UberX Rape
A Philadelphia woman and her husband have filed a lawsuit against Uber and a former UberX driver, claiming that she was raped in the man’s UberX […]
Philly Adult Film Star Stoya Accuses Ex of Rape on Twitter
Stoya, an adult film actor, podcast co-host and writer from the Delaware Valley, triggered a controversy this weekend with two tweets that suggest her pornstar […]
Cosby Accuser From 1965 Sues Him in Federal Court
More than 50 women have come forward with sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby, and the woman whose accusations go back the furthest — she says […]
Daily Pennsylvanian: Revoke Bill Cosby’s Honorary Degree
While other universities across the country have revoked Bill Cosby’s honorary degrees in the wake of the accusations against him, the University of Pennsylvania, which […]
Syracuse U. Drops “Kiss Cam” for Promoting Sexual Assault
After a letter-writer complained to Syracuse.com that Syracuse University’s “kiss cam” promoted sexual assault and male entitlement, the Carrier Dome has announced it will no […]
Philadelphia Receives Grant to Resolve Rape Kit Backlog
Yesterday Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance announced that 32 jurisdictions in 20 states — including the City of Philadelphia — would receive part of a total […]