After his arrest, Yerkes was held first in Sitka’s jail and then he was moved to Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau.
Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
Bail set at $75,000 for Bethel man accused of murdering his wife
Bail for a Bethel man accused of killing his wife is set at $75,000. He also will need a third-party custodian. Jason Joseph Lupie, 39, was arrested Sunday afternoon and charged with second-degree murder, a felony, in the death of his wife, Marie Beebe Lupie, 46.
CDC: Half of all female homicide victims are killed by intimate partners
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also found that black women and indigenous women are killed, in general, at higher rates than other races.
Ombudsman reports show failures by children’s services
Out-going state Ombudsman Linda Lord-Jenkins said the cases show that in the foster care system, failing to complete administrative tasks can have long-term impacts.
Third former Vanderbilt football player found guilty in rape of unconscious student
A Nashville, Tenn., jury convicted 23-year-old Brandon Banks in the 2013 gang rape of a fellow student. Two former teammates have also been convicted and another has yet to be tried.
Judge declares mistrial in Bill Cosby sexual assault case
After days of deliberations, the jury could not reach a unanimous decision — but this does not spell an end to the high-profile trial. Prosecutors say they will retry the case.