Woman accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018

Another woman came forward Tuesday with allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, claiming Swalwell drugged and raped her in 2018. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes and Taurean Small report. CBS News has reached out to Swalwell for response; he has denied prior allegations of sexual misconduct and assault. Source link

Florida Supreme Court halts the execution of police officer convicted of raping and murdering a girl

STARKE, Fla. — The execution of a former Florida police officer convicted of raping and murdering an 11-year-old girl was temporarily halted Thursday by the Florida Supreme Court. The court issued a stay in execution for 68-year-old James Aren Duckett, who was scheduled to receive a three-drug injection Tuesday at Florida State Prison near Starke. … Read more

Miss Hall’s teacher charged with raping two female students, DA says

A former teacher at a venerable Massachusetts boarding and day school for girls has been charged with three counts of rape, the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office announced. Matthew Rutledge, who had been accused of grooming students for sex during his 30-plus-year career at Miss Hall’s School, was indicted by a grand jury on the … Read more

Florida man convicted of raping and killing a young mother is set for execution

STARKE, Fla. — A Florida man convicted of abducting, raping and murdering a young mother is set to be executed Tuesday. Michael Lee King, 54, is scheduled to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke. King was sentenced to death in 2009 after being convicted of first-degree murder, … Read more