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$25K bond set for ex-Wisconsin doctor accused of sex assault
A judge has sent cash bond at $25,000 for a former Wisconsin doctor accused of sexually assaulting female patients.
Bill would give amnesty to sexual assault victims (UPDATE)
Wisconsin legislators are proposing a bill that would ensure sexual assault victims and others who report such crimes can't be cited or disciplined for underage drinking.
Prosecutors may file more charges against former Plover doctor
Police are asking prosecutors to file more charges against a doctor already accused of sexually assaulting seven patients at a Plover clinic.
Lifetime GPS monitoring challenged in court
A federal appeals court is considering a challenge to a Wisconsin law requiring lifetime GPS monitoring for some convicted sex offenders.
Ex-Sheboygan alderman reaches plea deal on sex charges
Prosecutors are recommending five years in prison for a former Sheboygan alderman who reached a plea deal on sex assault charges.
Hundreds of officers across US lose licenses over sex misconduct
Flashing lights pierced the black of night, and the big white letters made clear it was the police. The woman pulled over was a daycare worker in her 50s headed home after playing dominoes with friends. She felt she had nothing to hide, so when the Oklahoma City officer accused her of erratic driving, she did as directed.
Committee OKs changes to statute of limitations, civil liability
A panel of lawmakers have approved two bills that would change the statute of limitations on claims from motor vehicle accidents and some sexual assaults.
8 years in prison for man who daily sexually assaulted girl
A man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl repeatedly and videotaping the crime has been sentenced in La Crosse County to eight years in prison for having child pornography.
Man sentenced for break-ins, sex assault of college student
A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison for breaking into students' houses near the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and sexually assaulting one student.
Man convicted of 6 sex assaults gets 155 years in prison
A 24-year-old Milwaukee man has been sentenced to 155 years in prison after he was convicted of committing six sexual assaults, five of them last fall.
Milwaukee teen gets 45 years for homicide, sexual assault
A 19-year-old Milwaukee man accused of raping his ex-girlfriend's 15-year-old sister before killing her new boyfriend last January has been sentenced to 45 years in prison.
Ex-deputy accused of sex assault of teen pleads not guilty
A former Lincoln County sheriff's deputy accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl has pleaded not guilty to charges against him.
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