His lighthearted, family-friendly image long gone, comedian Bill Cosby is serving a prison sentence of three to ten years at a state correctional institute in Pennsylvania. The sentence came down months after Cosby was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting a young woman. With good behavior, he'll likely serve only three years.
Bill Cosby's sentence for sexual assault: Too lenient? Or too heavy-handed?
Supreme Court Votes in Favor of First Amendment, Against North Carolina's Ban on Social Media
"In sum, to foreclose access to social media altogether is to prevent the user from engaging in the legitimate exercise of First Amendment rights."
Cheerleading coach arrested for alleged sex crimes
A cheerleading coach from Concord, North Carolina, has been arrested on allegations that he committed sex crimes against children on his cheerleading team. The 19-year-old cheerleading coach formerly worked with Impact One North, a cheer organization based out of Concord. The organization no longer employs the man.
North Carolina date rape charges
North Carolina residents who are approached by police officers that accuse them of committing date rape may want to speak with a criminal defense attorney immediately. An attorney will be able to provide wise counsel as to the best criminal defense strategies to employ given the facts surrounding a particular case.
Sex offenders who pose a danger to minors have a new ban
Being classified as a sex offender means having to comply with special laws and regulations. These laws and regulations are meant to help protect the public, but some people say that they actually place unnecessary restrictions on sex offenders. Some sex offenders in North Carolina will now have to comply with a new law that places some harsh restrictions on where they can go.
The elements of taking indecent liberties with children
When you are charged with a sex crime -- especially one involving children -- you may find that the media enters a guilty verdict before you even make your first court appearance. As in many sex crime cases, the prosecution's evidence may rely heavily on a child's testimony.
24-year-old man facing multiple child sex crime charges
A man from Holly Springs, North Carolina, is facing multiple charges for child sex crimes. The charges go back to March 14 and include indecent liberties with a child, first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
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38-year-old man arrested for sex offense with 12-year-old girl
An arrest warrant for a 38-year-old man from Raleigh accuses him of two counts of taking indecent liberties with a child and one count of first-degree sex offense with a child.
$900,000 bond for man accused of child sex crime charges
A man from Raleigh is being held on 900,000 bail on charges of child sex crimes. The 59-year-old man was charged by Raleigh Police Department detectives who handle crimes against children.
