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May 31, 2017

Taxi Driver Charged With Sexually Assaulting A Passenger In Northwest

Police arrested Yared Geremew Mekonnen in 16th Street Heights on Sunday after a woman said he raped her, then wouldn’t let her out of his cab.

May 22, 2017

‘GW Protects Rapists:’ Students Protest At Graduation Ceremony

Aniqa Raihan held up the signs with two other students in protest of a senior who sexually assaulted her, but was still allowed to graduate and walk in the ceremony.

May 11, 2017

Howard University Failed Five Rape Victims, Lawsuit Claims

It states that HU officials didn’t adequately respond to reports of sexual assault and failed to provide women with counseling and academic accommodations.

Nov 11, 2016

Police Arrest Man In The Case Of Woman Raped Roadside After Car Crash

It happened in Stafford County, Virginia on Halloween.

Oct 21, 2016

Man Sentenced To 60 Years In Prison For Brutal Hill East Rape

D.C. Superior Court Judge Florence Pan called Antwon Pitt a “violent and aggressive individual” with a “lack of remorse or acceptance of responsibility.”

Oct 14, 2016

Catholic University Graduate Sues, Says School Mishandled Her Rape Case

Erin Cavalier says she was raped on campus by a football player in 2012.

Aug 12, 2016

Another MetroAccess Contract Employee Arrested On Sex Abuse Charges

Van driver Jose Pino Estrada sexually assaulted a passenger in her home.

Jun 08, 2016

Antwon Pitt Convicted In Brutal Capitol Hill Rape

He was out on probation for an armed robbery and had cut off his GPS monitoring bracelet.

May 23, 2016

Prosecutors: Woman Was Raped At Knifepoint Aboard Metro Train

Although Metro Transit Police arrested John Hicks last month, they didn’t report the incident to the public until today.

Feb 04, 2016

MPD Is ‘Prepared’ For Cancelled (But Maybe Still Happening) Misogynist Meetup

Counter protesters say the meetup is definitely still happening.

 
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