Latest "Sexual Assault" stories

The Marines are hiring specialists to root out workplace gender bias

In the active duty Marine Corps, 13.4% of women surveyed reported unwanted sexual contact, as did 1.5% of men ― the highest rate of any service branch.

By Hope Hodge Seck

9 days ago

VA doctor indicted for sexually assaulting multiple patients

Law enforcement officials said at least four women were abused by the physician.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

Military sex assault reports rise, even as Army numbers fall

The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps all had more reports of sexual assault last year than the previous year.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 weeks ago

Air Force launches another study on improving aid to abuse survivors

Tens of thousands of airmen and guardians who responded to an internal survey in 2020 said they were mentally or physically abused in the past two years.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

Marine recruiter accused of sexually assaulting prospective recruit

Staff Sgt. Duncan Quade Weathers, 27, was arrested for allegedly using his position of authority over an underage prospective recruit to have sex with her.

By Irene Loewenson

6 months ago

New Air Force policy aims to better handle sexual harassment claims

The move brings sexual assault and harassment reporting under one roof.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago