Feedback: July 10, 2026

A recent reader’s feedback takes issue with a report that focused solely on veterans experiencing PTSD. While veterans face legitimate struggles, the letter points out that many women who experience sexual assault also suffer long-term effects, often at higher immediate rates.

Jury finds Kalispell school district retaliated against Title IX reporting

A recent jury verdict found that employees of Kalispell School District 5 retaliated against a parent after he reported a sexual assault involving his son’s friend. The decision underscores the importance of Title IX compliance within local school districts and highlights questions about how officials handle such complaints.

Teenage boys ‘given laughable $35 fine after raping and sexually assaulting girls as young as 14’

Three teenage boys were each fined just $35 after raping and sexually assaulting girls as young as 14 in the North East of England, prompting public outcry. They also received youth rehabilitation orders, fueling debate about the perceived leniency of juvenile sentencing.

Teenage boys ‘given laughable $35 fine after raping and sexually assaulting girls as young as 14’

RCPD announces new online resource for sexual assault reporting

The Riley County Police Department has introduced an online resource to help survivors of sexual assault. By recognizing the barriers often associated with reporting, the department aims to create a safer, more accessible path for victims to come forward.

RCPD announces new online resource for sexual assault reporting

Lincoln man’s bond set at $2M in case accusing him of sexual abuse of 3 girls

A Lincoln resident is being held on $2 million bond, accused of sexually assaulting three girls. Benjamin Stanley’s first court appearance on six felony charges underscores the serious nature of these allegations.

Lincoln man’s bond set at $2M in case accusing him of sexual abuse of 3 girls

Victim said she made a TikTok about alleged sex crimes after reporting to police

The alleged victim of a sex crime took the stand this week in Riley County District Court. She revealed she had posted a TikTok video about the incident after first reporting it to the police, highlighting the evolving role social media can play in sharing personal experiences.

Victim said she made a TikTok about alleged sex crimes after reporting to police

Out-of-state man groomed New York girl, 12, then sneaked her away and raped her

A New York mother awoke to her 12-year-old child missing, sparking a desperate search. Authorities soon found the girl in the Finger Lakes region with an out-of-state man suspected of grooming and assaulting her.

A former Superior Court judge accused of two sexual assaults and covering up the crime

A former Fresno County Superior Court judge stands accused of sexually assaulting two court employees and obstructing subsequent investigations. These new allegations cast a troubling light on a figure once responsible for upholding the law and may lead to serious legal consequences if proven true.

West Kelowna acupuncturist charged with sexual assault (West Kelowna)

A 65-year-old acupuncturist in West Kelowna, British Columbia, has been charged with sexual assault. The news follows an earlier order barring him from treating female patients in February, according to local authorities.

Susan Brownmiller, author of the landmark book on sexual assault, ‘Against Our Will,’ dies at 90

Susan Brownmiller, whose seminal work *Against Our Will* challenged perceptions of sexual assault, has died at the age of 90. Her groundbreaking book remains a cornerstone in feminist literature and advocacy against sexual violence.