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Chicago couple charged with forcing teens into prostitution

Sex crimes are often prevalent in society, and, unfortunately, are often perpetrated upon minors. A person facing a sexual assault charge soon realizes that a conviction may mean several years in jail and permanent registry with the state as a sexual offender. A recent case in Chicago highlights the fact that such cases can become public rather quickly. And when the public knows, all sorts of accusations can fly. A couple was charged with forcing two teen minors into prostitution. They …

Martial arts instructor face sex crime charges

Crimes involving sexual acts carry with them a social stigma that can have long-lasting effects on individuals’ personal and professional lives. A criminal sexual assault charge conviction can result in long-term consequences, such as registration as a sex offender as well as social stigma that can harm future employment prospects. Readers in Chicago may be interested in the case of a 20-year-old martial arts instructor who works in a city in southern Illinois, and who is facing charges of sexual assault. The …

Man charged with sexual assault for second time in same case

Under Illinois law, people have certain protections against unfair practices on behalf of the police and prosecutors. When people face serious criminal charges, like sexual assault charges, these protections ensure that people receive fair criminal proceedings. In one Illinois case, these protections led to prosecutors drop the charges against a 25-year-old man who had been facing allegations of sexual assault. However, after a 15 hour long raid by the FBI, the man has recently been re-charged with felony criminal sexual assault. …

Chicago-area teacher accused of sexual assault

Accusations of sexual assault can damage a person’s personal and professional reputations for many years to come. Conviction on these charges can lead to a lifetime of difficulty in finding employment or decent housing. A popular Chicago-area high school teacher faces sexual assault charges after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a former student. Police said the former student was 16-years-old at the time the relationship began. Students praised the teacher for his work with the school’s speech team, and …

Chicago police officer charged with criminal sex abuse

Recently, Chicago prosecutors have announced that they are pursuing a case against a Chicago police officer. This officer is facing a criminal sex abuse charge following an incident at a South Side party. Prosecutors claim that the officer pinned down a female officer at the party and inappropriately touched her after he forced his way into the bathroom with her. The officer was off duty at the time of the incident. Police say that the two officers did not know each other. …

Chicago television host arrested on sexual assault charges

Charges of sexual abuse against a child can irreparably damage a person’s reputation — especially if that person is in the spotlight. For one Chicago television host, a sexual assault charge may do just that. The 53-year-old man has been the host of a popular Hispanic music television show in which he interviews stars who are touring in Chicago. The show has aired on Saturdays for the last 15 years. Recently, this man has been arrested and is being held on a …

Chicago firefighters fight allegations of sexual assault

When people are accused of sexual assault, they face harsh consequences including having to register on the sex offender registry. With such high stakes, people may feel like they do not have any choice but to negotiate with prosecutors and agree to a plea deal. However, Illinois residents facing a criminal sexual assault charge should understand that they have criminal defense options and they do not need to automatically agree to a plea deal. In many situations, there are defenses available that …

Illinois man faces federal pornography charges

Federal prosecutors can prosecute people for a large variety of crimes including for peoples’ conduct on the internet. With so many of peoples’ interactions being online, the government has increased its monitoring of the internet. One area in which federal prosecutors are particularly aggressive is with online child pornography. Recently, federal prosecutors have announced that a 32-year-old Illinois man has been charged with accessing child pornography online. Officially, he has been charged with accessing photos or videos of minors engaged …

Sex offender registry results in long lasting effects

There can be serious social and legal consequences when someone is accused of a sex crime. Even allegations of sex crimes can lead to damage to peoples’ reputations which can cause problems with peoples families, friends and employers. When people are convicted of a sex crime, they will often face serious penalties including long prison sentences. In addition to prison time, people may also be required to register on the Illinois sex offender registry. Once listed on the registry, people …

Illinois boy scout leader accused of sexual assault

There are certain types of crimes that have a serious effect from the moment the charges are brought. While everyone is supposed to be treated as innocent until proven guilty, with these crimes people are often judged from moment allegations surface. Sexual assault charges against a child fall into this category. When someone is accused of child sexual assault they face immediate consequences and are sometimes unfairly labeled by the media as a sexual predator. Furthermore, sexual assault charges carry other serious …

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