Sexual Assault

A former FBI agent has been sentenced to life behind bars for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl. Judge Jimmy Pool sentenced Christopher Bauer on Thursday following his June conviction on charges of first-degree sodomy and sexual abuse of a child under 12.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and across the nation, there are remembrances for the victims of sexual assault crimes including here in Alabama.

Alabama is joining other states across the nation in observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month during April. Organizers say it’s an opportunity to honor the resiliency and healing of survivors while highlighting an important issue.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A judge sentenced a former federal corrections officer to 42 months in prison for sexual assault of two prisoners and lying to…

SELMA, Ala. (AP) — A member of the Perry County Board of Education was arrested after a woman accused him of trying to sexually assault her during a…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal appeals court says an Alabama man condemned to die for a killing more than 30 years ago should get a new sentencing…

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama youth pastor has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing a young girl.The Tuscaloosa News…

Six women are suing a north Alabama rheumatologist, accusing him of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior while they were his patients.News outlets…

The sheriff of Tuscaloosa County is threatening legal action against social media commenters and others who have criticized his department over the…

A national news story may help to spark change in Tuscaloosa. Work is underway to offer a new service following the suicide of former University of…