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Jul 29, 2021

Former Archbishop Of Washington Theodore McCarrick Charged With 3 Counts Of Assault And Battery Against A Minor

The charges follow a Vatican report released last year that detailed decades of alleged abuse perpetrated by McCarrick.

Nov 10, 2020

Report: Catholic Church Leaders Knew About Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Cardinal McCarrick

A long-awaited Vatican report shows Pope John Paul II knew of allegations against Theodore McCarrick before appointing him Archbishop of Washington.

Oct 13, 2020

Former Montgomery County Football Coach Accused Of Sexually Abusing Two Players

Christopher Papadopoulos was a coach at Thomas S. Wootton High School.

Sep 29, 2020

Prince George’s County Police Officer Indicted On Sexual Abuse Charges Involving A Minor

Tristan Thigpen could face up to 35 years in prison.

Dec 07, 2016

Police Arrest Hospital Employee For Sexually Abusing Patient In Southeast

It happened on Sunday at United Medical Center.

Feb 26, 2016

Former D.C. Police Officer, Pastor Sentenced To 18 Years For Sexually Assaulting Minors

Darrell Best was arrested last March after teen reported that he sexually abused her in church.

Dec 07, 2015

Woman Arrested In Twerking Attack Gets Six Months Probation

The other woman still has not been arrested.

Nov 10, 2015

[UPDATE] D.C. Police Make Arrest in Twerking Attack; Victim Speaks Out

The police have taken down the video “due to an arrest being made in the case.”

Nov 09, 2015

Video: Police Looking For Women Caught Twerking On Camera, Wanted For Sex Abuse

MPD released a video in the hopes that the public can help identify two people of interest regarding a potential sexual abuse case.

Oct 31, 2014

Video: Police Seek Persons Of Interest In Sexual Assault, Make Arrest In Sexual Abuse Case

Police are looking for eight persons of interest in a sexual assault that occurred in a home on Benning Road.

 
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