'Texas Tough' Sex Crime Wave Hits the Dome

Sex-predator hysteria threatens a legal backlash

"...sex predators." Advocating a minimum 25-year sentence for child sexual assault – a "Jessica's Law" (named for slain Floridian..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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

District Attorney Moore and First Assistant D.A. Montford Lose a Round in Survivors' Suit Drama

Federal judge allows for a possible second lawsuit

"...survivors' lawsuit challenging how Austin's criminal justice system handles sexual assault cases...."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

DPS to Audit Austin Rape Case Clearance

APD chief asks for review of cases that aren't really solved

"...Safety is currently reviewing how APD processes and clears sexual assault cases. Run by DPS's Uniform Crime Reporting program,..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Criminally Innocent

How can you be exonerated of a crime that never happened?

"...1999, after questioning by police, John confessed to having sexually abused Steph­anie Arena, and he was subsequently sentenced to..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

PWR BTTM Will Not Play Austin

Queer punk duo faces erasure in light of sexual assault allegations

"...closed Facebook group) accusing lead singer Ben Hopkins of sexual assault went viral. The dam was broken and from..."

May 19, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Council Calls for Audit of APD Rape Cases

Start-to-finish review responds to growing concern from advocates, survivors

"...comprehensive review of the Austin Police Department's handling of sexual assault cases, Police Chief Brian Manley confirmed that APD..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Rape Kit Backlog Cleared: Now What?

Advocates still uncertain of what’s being done with the results

"...a long and expensive process to secure justice for sexual assault survivors, some celebration was expected. But advocates admit..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Appalling Lack of Resources

"...After reading your article on Austin and Travis County’s sexual assault response system I was appalled at the lack..."

April 24, 2018 Postmarks

Lege Lines: Don’t Blame the Death Worm

The Texas House wants to kill off "film incentives"

"...nurses have been attacked at work, and reports of assaults on health care workers rose 110% over the last..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rape Kit Backlog Threatens Justice for Survivors

Closed DNA lab delays already strained system

"...For sexual assault advocates, the temporary closure of the Austin Police..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Topless Tax Dies in Maneuver for More Money

3rd Court of Appeals will rule on existing surcharge at sexually oriented businesses

"...1751, a $5 surcharge on every customer at a sexually oriented business. Though the cause is noble – to..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Crisis at the Rape Crisis Center

Has Idealism Become the Victim of Financial Reality?

"...a grassroots activist environment that addressed the causes of sexual assault, into a more traditional women's charity organization that..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy

Assessing the final years of a career that saw a rise from beat cop to chief of police

"...released within 10 days; he rejoined the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team, a collaboration of law..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines: The Voters Speak, the Governor Listens

Abbott leaves the red-state red-meat back at the mansion

"...Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault: During a Monday, Feb. 4, press conference, Sen...."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

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

Manley Makes His Exit

Police chief's 30-year career at APD will end March 28

"...and APD's handling of issues raised by survivors of sexual assault, including evidence that the department relied heavily on..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley Announces Retirement

Manley's 30-year career with APD will end March 28

"...and APD’s handling of issues raised by survivors of sexual assault, including evidence that the department relied heavily on..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD Asks City Council for Financial Help With DNA Testing

And more news from the dais

"...DNA services for our community and those affected by sexual assault and other violent crimes."..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Oops!

"...In last week's feature on the response to sexual assault in Travis County ("Painful Splits Along the Way..."

March 22, 2019 Column

Headlines

"...Sexual Assault Suit: A federal judge dismissed a major sexual..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature

What You Mean to Say Is ...

"...Dear Editor, Considering the subject matter of this article [“Sexual Assault Advocates Demand Answers for Rape Kit Negligence,” News,..."

March 1, 2017 Postmarks

Cover-up at Hutto?

Alleged incident of 'inappropriate contact' between guard and detainee at T. Don Hutto Family Residential Facility puts Immigration and Customs Enforcement in hot seat again

"..."relations between two adults," implying the contact was both sexual and consensual but vowed it took such behavior "very..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

She Said

The journalistic investigation of Harvey Weinstein gets the rage but not the tension

"...bare the mogul’s decades-long, stomach-churning history of bullying, harassment, sexual assault, and rape in the movie industry – and..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

The final frenzy before last day of session

"...• Disregarding constitutional concerns and exceptions for survivors of sexual assault, the Texas House on May 20 gave final..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Advocates Ask Council to Solve Rape Kit Backlog

APD’s DNA lab closure puts 1,300 kits on hold indefinitely

"...down an already sluggish process, further delaying justice for sexual assault victims...."

July 29, 2016 News Post by Annamarya Scaccia

Postmarks

Righteous readers respond to recent rape reportage, and our Best of Austin issue garners a kudo or two.

"...of this case is typical of how rape and sexual assault cases are handled, small wonder these crimes are..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Is Travis County Doing Enough for Rape Survivors?

SARRT study says not so

"...Every aspect of Austin and Travis County's sexual assault response system is under-resourced, according to a communitywide..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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