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Cal Poly Instructor Pleads Not Guilty to Soliciting Minor

Kevin Coulombe accused of arranging meeting with undercover detective posing as 14-year-old girl

Oakland Man Gets Probation for Pimping Homeless Woman

Devontay Williams recruited a woman living out of her car into prostitution after offering her a place to stay.

Culver City police seek other victims of alley attacker

A registered sex offender was arrested after a woman fought off an attack in a Culver City alley.

Rosanna Arquette Questions Suicide of Prince Andrew Accuser

Actress says she doesn't believe Virginia Giuffre killed herself, calls Epstein victims "warriors"

Oceano Cub Scouts Leader Charged with Child Pornography

Michael Schmidt, an IT worker at the county health department, was arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material.

California 'Party Mom' Convicted on 58 Felony Counts

Shannon O'Connor faces up to 30 years in prison for endangering and sexually assaulting teens

Former La Mesa Teacher Sentenced to Prison for Student Sex Abuse

Michael Davis pleaded guilty to having sex with a 17-year-old student while he was a teacher at The Learning Choice Academy.

Anaheim Police Arrest Suspect in Attack on Mother and Teen

Security camera and cellphone video helped identify the 59-year-old suspect.

Man Accused of Molesting Three Children Faces Trial

Prosecution testimony begins in case against 67-year-old Palm Desert resident

Former College Basketball Coach Accused of Leading Double Life as Pimp

Kevin Mays allegedly trafficked victims across four states while coaching at Cal State Bakersfield

Former College Basketball Coach Accused of Leading Double Life as Pimp

Authorities say Kevin Mays allegedly trafficked women across four states while working as an assistant coach.

Elderly Parole Program Faces Scrutiny After Convicted Child Molester's Release

Critics raise concerns about the program's potential to release dangerous offenders, while advocates defend its focus on rehabilitation and low recidivism rates.

Former Daly City Middle School Teacher Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Sex Acts with Student

Marcus Deon Dyson pleaded no contest to 14 felony counts involving a 14-year-old victim.

San Rafael Man Accused of Raping Minor

21-year-old suspect also allegedly raped an unconscious victim

Ex-Roadrunners Staffer Charged with Pimping, Guns, and Child Porn

Authorities say Kevin Mays, a former player-turned-coach, ran a multi-state sex trafficking operation while employed by the university.

Retired Investigators Oppose Possible Release of Convicted Child Kidnapper

Former law enforcement officials who worked the 1995 Sacramento case say the offender poses a long-term threat to children.

Culver City Police Seek Additional Victims of Violent Sexual Assault Suspect

24-year-old registered sex offender Giovanni Leon arrested for alleged attack in alleyway

Former College Basketball Coach Accused of Leading Double Life as Pimp

Kevin Mays allegedly trafficked women across four states while working as an assistant coach at Cal State Bakersfield

Star Water Polo Player Sues Elite LA High School Over Alleged Assault and Racism

Aidan Romain, 18, filed a lawsuit against Harvard-Westlake School, school officials, and a former teammate for alleged sexual assault, harassment, and racial abuse.

Former Cal State Bakersfield Assistant Charged with Pimping, Firearms, and Drug Offenses

Kevin Mays faces multiple felonies including allegations of trafficking a woman across four states

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