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What does statutory rape really mean, and how is it charged in Illinois? In simple terms, it refers to sexual activity with someone…

The terms sexual assault and sexual abuse are sometimes used interchangeably, but under Illinois law, these are two very different crimes. Understanding the…

Sex crimes, especially those involving children or violence, are among the most serious offenses in Illinois. If you are convicted of a sex…

After only 14 hours of deliberation, a Pennsylvania jury unanimously returned a “guilty” verdict in the Bill Cosby trial. Many attribute the verdict…

Larry Nassar, a former Michigan State and USA Gymnastics team doctor, has been sentenced to hundreds of years in prison for his systematic…

Illinois has some of the country’s most stringent sex offender registration laws. When you are required to register with the state as a…

One former DuPage County teacher and coach has been accused of engaging in illegal sexual conduct with a student. The man has been…

When does consensual sex between two people turn into statutory rape? To help answer this question it is important to know that –…