Fueled by sexual abuse allegations against comedian Bill Cosby and the Catholic Church, and other high-profile cases dating back decades, state legislators across the country are considering lengthening or eliminating statutes of limitations on rape.
Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
Air taxi operator arrested for sexual abuse of a minor
A King Salmon air taxi operator has been charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor. In an online dispatch, Alaska State Troopers said a monthslong investigation led to the arrest of 40-year-old Robert Joseph May, who owns and operates RJ Aviation out of King Salmon. May was arrested Friday night and charged…
Despite Concerns, Sex Offenders Face New Restrictions
They are doing so despite studies that show the laws can make more offenders homeless, or make it more likely they will falsely report or not disclose where they are living.
Celebrated Alaska storyteller charged with sex abuse of 14-year-old
Jack J. Dalton, 43, appeared in court Wednesday in Anchorage. He is accused of visiting the teenager’s home for sex in March and later admitting in a text message that he knew the boy was underage.
Domestic violence case raises questions over Iditarod rules
Critics have asked whether Iditarod organizers were aware of the assault charges prior to the race and let 24-year-old Travis Beals compete anyway.
Report: Systemic failures contributed to UAF’s mishandling of sexual assault cases
The review confirms that UAF failed to pursue policy dictated disciplinary action against perpetrators in five cases from 2011 into 2014.