Diddy verdict sparks conversation on victim blaming and sex trafficking

The jury acquitted Sean “Diddy” Combs of major charges, raising the need for victim support and education. WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — At the Victims Resource Center in Wilkes-Barre, the mission is clear: provide daily support and services to victims of crime, particularly those impacted by sexual assault and sex trafficking. In light of the recent verdict … Read more

David Ruiz, man accused of killing Las Palapas founder, extradited back to Bexar County

Ruiz is behind bars on a $250,000 bond after being arrested in Kimble County on Tuesday. Officials said he’s on suicide watch. SAN ANTONIO — The 39-year-old California man accused of killing Edward Ronald Acosta, the Las Palapas restaurant chain founder, was brought to the Bexar County Jail to be booked Thursday evening.  David Ruiz … Read more

Texas lawmakers update sexual assault laws, allowing more survivors to pursue justice

After three sessions, Texas lawmakers passed a bill last month that defines consent and fixes what advocates called a loophole in Texas sexual assault laws. THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – At 4 a.m. on the Saturday before this year’s Austin marathon, Summer Willis began crawling. For the next 22 hours, she stayed on her hands and … Read more