Advocates gather outside State House calling for better representation for sexual assault victims
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Sexual Assault
CPD announces arrest of man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in October
The Columbia Police Department says a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in October was arrested in Spartanburg.
LCSD: Investigators looking for sexual assault suspect, release composite sketch
Authorities released a composite sketch of a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman last week.
New initiative to help victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence
Wednesday, local leaders announced a new tool to help victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Police searching for man accused of sexually assaulting 21-year-old woman
The Columbia Police Department are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman.
Sumter PD: Man accused of sexually assaulting a child
According to the Sumter Police Department, a local man is accused of sexually assaulting a child multiple times since 2018.
Sumter man indicted for attempted sexual assault of a resident at a nursing home
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Sumter man was indicted by a grand jury for an attempted sexual assault of a resident at a nursing home. Officials say the man charged was an employee of the nursing home at the time of the incident.
CPD: Man arrested in connection with burglary and sexual assault investigation
The Columbia Police Department says a man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a burglary and sexual assault of an elderly woman.
Hearing from Bill Cosby after his release from prison Wednesday
Bill Cosby is back home from prison after Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court overturned his sexual assault conviction. ABC News heard from the actor in a phone call after his release Wednesday.
Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction overturned by court
By Maryclaire Dale
Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.
