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  • Providence Sexual Assault Arrest

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the May 3, 2016 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man has been arrested and charged with first degree sexual assault. The man is accused of raping a Coventry woman at India Point Park over the weekend. The man is currently being held at the ACI without bail. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-37-2, first degree sexual assault is defined as a ...
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  • Accused Students Granted Bail

    As reported by Lynn Arditi in the October 21, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, three (3) students have been granted bail in connection with sexual assault cases . The students, who all attend Johnson & Wales University are accused of sexually assaulting a fellow JWU student. The men have all been charged with first degree sexual assault. A fourth student has been charged with second degree ...
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  • Providence Cracks Down on Prostitution

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the May 5, 2015 and May 7, 2015 editions of the Providence Journal, Providence Police are making a concerted effort to stop prostitution. During a sting operation, thirteen (13) men were arrested and charged with procuring sex for a fee. The men were able to locate prostitutes using the website Backpage.com. Police posing as prostitutes arranged meetings with the ...
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  • Wanted RI Man Found in Washington

    As reported by Tracee Herbaugh in the April 30, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a wanted Rhode Island man has been found in Washington. In 2003, the man was charged with multiple counts of child molestation by the Middletown Police Department. While on bail, he fled Rhode Island and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was captured earlier this week by the FBI and will likely be ...
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  • Rhode Island Strengthens Sex Trafficking Laws

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the April 2, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, the Rhode Island House recently passed a bill to increase the penalties for people convicted of sex trafficking minors. The bill increased the maximum punishment to fifty (50) years imprisonment and/or a $40,000 fine. The bill will now go before the Senate. Pursuant to current Rhode Island General Law 11-67-6, ...
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  • Rhode Island Sex Trafficking Arrest

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the March 24, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Massachusetts man has been charged with sex trafficking of a minor and possession of drugs. The victim was a teenage girl from Massachusetts. The man found the teenager online and the two became friends. She later run away and met the man. He then advertised her for sex using a website called Backpage.com. ...
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  • West Warwick Man Arrested for Internet Crimes Against Children

    As reported by Donita Naylor in the February 5, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a West Warwick man has been arrested and charged with indecent solicitation of a minor and disseminating indecent material to a minor . The man was arrested following an investigation by the Rhode Island Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-37-8.8, indecent ...
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  • Two Rhode Island Men Arrested for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault

    As reported by Katie Mulvaney in the October 1, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Coventry man and a West Warwick man have been arrested following the kidnapping of a fourteen (14) year old girl. The Coventry man has been charged with kidnapping of a minor, first degree sexual assault and second degree sexual assault. The West Warwick man has been charged with third degree sexual assault. ...
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  • Portsmouth Man Indicted for Child Molestation

    As reported by Donita Naylor in the September 17, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Portsmouth man has been indicted on two (2) counts of first degree child molestation . He was indictment by the grand jury earlier this month. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-37-8.1, first degree child molestation is defined as a person is guilty of first degree child molestation sexual assault if ...
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  • Woonsocket Man Indicted for Sexual Assault

    As reported by Mike McKinney in the August 20, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Woonsocket man was indicted by a grand jury and charged with four (4) counts of first degree sexual assault. The accused man has a lengthy record including convictions for simple assault , disorderly conduct , receiving stolen goods , vandalism, possession of controlled substances , possession of marijuana and ...
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  • Grand Jury Doesn't Indict in Sexual Assault Cases

    As reported by Lynn Arditi in the July 16, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, two (2) sexual assault cases were presented to a grand jury and in both cases the grand jury decline to indict the defendants. The cases involved students from Providence College. Two (2) men, members of the basketball team, were accused of assaulting another student on campus last year. Providence College ...
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  • Substitute Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault

    As reported by Linda Borg and Thomas J. Morgan in the June 5, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a substitute teacher at Providence Public Schools has been charged by the Attleboro Police with sexual assault and domestic assault and battery. He is accused of having a relationship with a student when he was a teacher at Attleboro High School. It is unclear if the man is being charged with ...
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  • Sexual Assault & the College Student

    As recently reported in the Providence Journal, a male Brown University student is accused of sexually assaulting a female Brown University student. Five (5) days after the alleged assault, the female student reported the alleged attack to the University. Several months later the Brown University Student Conduct Board found the male student "responsible" for sexual misconduct and he was suspended. ...
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  • Fall River Sex Trafficking Arrest

    As reported in the January 17, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Massachusetts woman has been charged with human trafficking in Fall River court. The woman is accused of providing underage prostitutes to men in bars and also drove the prostitutes to meet men. Another co-defendant was charged with child molestation for allegedly having sex with one of the prostitutes. Pursuant to Rhode ...
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  • Pawtucket Sex Assault Arrest

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the December 3, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a former Pawtucket police officer has been arrested and charged with first degree sexual assault , felony assault to commit sexual assault, disorderly conduct and simple assault. All these crimes are charged as domestic violence crimes because the alleged victim is the man's girlfriend. The man was ...
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  • State Police Make Child Pornography Arrests

    As reported by Donita Naylor in the October 31, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, the Rhode Island State Police have arrested eleven (11) men for transferring and possessing child pornography . The men range in age from nineteen (19) to sixty-six (66) years old. Two (2) of the men work for schools, one as a bus monitor and the other as a high school teacher. One man is a bail violator as he ...
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  • State Police Arrest Providence Man for Drugs & Sexual Assault

    As reported by W. Zachary Malinowski in the October 6, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a traffic stop by the Rhode Island State Police led to serious felony charges. The police stopped a Providence man who was driving with a fourteen (14) year old girl in the car. The man is accused of second degree sexual assault , enticement of a minor, possession of a firearm, a sword, and possession of ...
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  • Newport Child Molestation Arrest

    As reported by Maria Armental in the August 16, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Newport teenager has been arrested and charged with second degree child molestation . The seventeen (17) year old is accused of molesting a five (5) year old girl at the daycare where he volunteered. The assaults were recorded. The teenager is currently being held at the Training School. Pursuant to Rhode ...
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  • Woonsocket Child Molester Fails to Register as Sex Offender

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the July 9, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Woonsocket man who was previously convicted of child molestation was sentenced on new charges of failing to register as a sex offender. The man was convicted of first degree child molestation in 2006. He received a sentence including imprisonment, probation upon his release, sex offender counseling, a no ...
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  • State Police Child Pornography Arrests

    As reported by Thomas J. Morgan in the April 30, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, the Rhode Island State Police arrested eight (8) men for possession of child pornography . The men range in age from 18 to 72 years old. During the arrests, police also confiscated computers. Pursuant to R.I.G.L. 11-9-1.3, possession of child pornography is defined as: (1) "Child pornography" means any visual ...
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  • Johnston X-Rated Video Store Arrests

    As reported in the March 5, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, the Johnston Police Department h arrested two (2) people for indecent exposure-disorderly conduct . The arrests were made at an adult video store after police went undercover to investigate. The store has had prior incidents including arrests for loitering. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-45-2, indecent exposure – ...
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  • Pawtucket Child Molestation Arrest

    As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the February 26, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of first degree child molestation . A mother called police about her daughter. Police located the thirteen (13) year old girl in the apartment of a twenty-three (23) year old man. The man has been arrested and charged with ten (10) counts of ...
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  • Newport, Rhode Island Sex Crimes Lawyer

    It is an honor to once again have the opportunity to lecture for the Administration of Justice Department at Salve Regina University in Newport , Rhode Island on the topic of sex crimes in Rhode Island. Initially, the lecture focused on the definitions and penalties of the following Rhode Island sex crimes: First Degree Sexual Assault Second Degree Sexual Assault Third Degree Sexual Assault First ...
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  • Westerly Camp Counselor Arrested for Child Pornography

    As reported by Thomas J. Morgan in the February 21, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Westerly man has been charged with possession of child pornography and transmitting (sending) child pornography. The man was employed as a YMCA camp counselor. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-9-1.3, it is a violation of this section for any person to: (1) Knowingly produce any child pornography; ...
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  • Cyber Crimes & Teenagers

    As reported by Tia Ghose in LiveScience, almost one-third (1/3) of teenage girls are meeting people in person after meeting them online. A study published in Pediatrics examined the teenage girls' online behavior. The study specifically observed at risk teenagers and found that at risk teenagers who suffered from some form of abuse where more likely to engage in risky online behavior as opposed to ...
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