Attorneys for one of the Alexander brothers are seeking sanctions against the lead prosecutor, alleging that new witness testimony shows the victim intended to withdraw her sexual assault complaint. A 95-page filing submitted Monday night underlines these defense claims and requests court intervention.

A member of the Aquilini family, known for owning the Vancouver Canucks, alleges he was disinherited from a family trust in direct retaliation for raising past sexual assault claims. The grandson also claims he has been unfairly excluded from the family business, characterizing the move as a conspiracy.

A state agency spokeswoman identified the sergeant who was recently dismissed from the Faulkner County sheriff’s office. The firing came amid an investigation of a deputy accused of sexually assaulting an inmate, prompting broader scrutiny of county jail operations.

A lawsuit claims a pastor in Oklahoma concealed reports of sexual assault by a church member, allowing the abuse to continue unchecked. Four women allege they were sexually assaulted by a 92-year-old churchgoer, and their reports to the pastor never reached authorities.