Sexual Assault Survivors Watch Warily as APD Touts Change

Is everything really different under the new police chief?

"...alleging that Austin and Travis County's mishandling of reported sexual assaults violates the constitutional rights of survivors. That pattern..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Sexual Assault Audit Validates Survivor Concerns

Changing the culture

"...external audit of the Austin Police Department's management of sexual assault cases, the three organizations tasked with carrying out..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Acknowledges Its Debt to Sexual Assault Survivors

Seen and heard

"...Unit, and Neva Fernandez, who leads the office's new Division of Victim Services. Though he did not speak, APD..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Fighting Sexual Assault

Amid growing national momentum, UT-Austin takes steps to protect incoming students

"..."One in five women is sexually assaulted in college."..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Jessica Luther

Did Failures at APD’s Crime Lab Lead to Sexual Assaults in Houston?

Rape case goes unprosecuted due to contaminated DNA evidence

"...in Harris County, where he's been charged with the sexual assault of two other individuals. Both assaults were committed..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Does Harry Potter Cause Sexual Violence? Only in Texas.

Defending a new nudity tax, the AG says topless bars cause sexual violence

"...the new "titty tax" – a $5-per-customer surcharge on sexually oriented businesses. District 53 Judge Scott Jenkins rejected the..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Did APD Review Panel Fumble Sexual Misconduct Complaint?

The Police Monitor's panel seemingly misses the point of the Lucy Neyens case.

"...address the overriding question of whether APD's Internal Affairs Division properly investigated Neyens' complaint in a thorough and timely..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Travis D.A. Announces New Policies to Support Rape, Abuse Survivors

D.A.’s Office commits to culture change to aid access to justice

"...support survivors of “interpersonal violence,” including domestic abuse and sexual assault...."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Former APD Sergeant Liz Donegan Runs for Sheriff

Former Sex Crimes head motivated by response to sexual assault crisis

"...Police Department sergeant and co-chair of the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT), Liz Donegan, is..."

July 22, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Travis County District Attorney Announces New Head of Special Victims Unit

She has more than 20 years experience as a prosecutor

"...Victims Unit, which assists victims of family violence and sexual assault. Andrea Austin, who has tried cases for 12..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Rape Kit Backlog Reaches Zero

Kits have been sent out for testing, but the wait continues

"...Dana Kadavy, executive director of the department’s Forensic Science Division, confirmed the department’s remaining 2,251 untested kits have been..."

April 9, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

T. Don Hutto Abuse Case Goes to FBI

Laura Monterrosa's sexual assault saga continues

"...the department for its failure to transparently investigate alleged sexual abuse at T. Don Hutto immigration detention facility in..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...crisis counselor with the Austin Police Department’s Victim Services Division, Eguia took the call. At the hospital, she was..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...crimes) toward more aggressively prosecuting violent crimes: murder, rape, assaults – especially sexual assaults...."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Raped Twice?

Virginia Glore asked the APD for a rape test -- instead they're prosecuting her for DWI.

"...the tests -- standard operating procedure in rape or sexual assault cases...."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Raped by the Players

A lawsuit against an Austin dot-com firm reveals a world of fast times.

"...was succinct, but contradictory: Yes, Lisa Capece had been sexually assaulted, twice, at a party sponsored by executives of..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...units to address civil rights, family violence, and adult sexual assault, and to her successful emphasis on collaboration among..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...expert witness during the trial last November of her sexual assault case – a witness she believes the defense..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Corrupt Cop on the Chopping Block

APD officer helped a domestic violence suspect evade arrest, according to Chief Joe Chacon memo

"...for helping the suspect in an alleged domestic violence assault evade arrest...."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Responding to Rape on Campus

"...generally have internal systems set up to deal with sexual assault by and of their students. The below list..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Shades of Gray

In Texas Prisons, It's Hard to Tell Who Your Enemies Are

"...prisons into powderkegs, the union argued. Inmate-on-inmate and inmate-on-guard assaults were up across the state. Union members rallied at..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

The Future of Austin’s Crime Lab

The backlog of DNA evidence is moving, but is it shrinking?

"...holdups for district prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys, survivors of sexual assault and other crimes, and their alleged attackers...."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

APD’s Sex Crimes Unit Is Undergoing a Major Overhaul. Here’s What Year One Brought.

The project is led by a plaintiff in suit against APD

"...of litigation over mishandling evidence in a number of sexual assault cases and, on many occasions, closing rape cases..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Maya Wright

Campfire Horror Story

How Carole Keeton Strayhorn and the state destroyed a healing camp for kids

"...kids who had been horribly abused, mentally, physically, and sexually. In the process, many had themselves become sexual offenders...."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign

Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary

"...– and pointed as well to progress in addressing sexual assaults. She said her office has taken important steps..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The Topless Tax Sequel, Part III

The Lege's Titty Tax refuses to die

"...was supposed to be a social-service panacea: paying for sexual-assault survivor programs and indigent health care by charging $5..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rerun at the D.A. Corral

Republican Shane Phelps challenges Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle for a second time, and seems to be trailing.

"...created DNA review board is reviewing 400 murder and sexual assault convictions. The process has already determined that two..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Double Jeopardy

The state of Texas jailed Cuban exile Carlos Lavernia for 16 years for a crime he did not commit. Now the INS might send him back to Cuba.

"...Mariel Cuban and represents a particularly high risk for assault and escape."..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...taking leave for legal action related to domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, or to take care of sick..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

APD Asks City Council for Financial Help With DNA Testing

And more news from the dais

"...more than $7.7 million. According to APD Forensic Science Division Executive Director Dana Kadavy, the request is part of..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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