Sexual assault crimes frustrating for police
Charleston, SC — Recent crime data from the City of Charleston is encouraging. But the crime of sexual assault continues to be difficult for police to investigate.
Increase in sexual assaults in 2011 crime report ‘concerns’ city
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – Violent crime continues to decrease within the City of Charleston limits according to new figures from the 2011 Charleston City Police Department crime report.
Prisoner of fear: Victim, prosecutors question rapist’s 6-year sentence
She awoke during a savage beating between a wall and a nightclub trash pile in 2008 to fight the man who was raping her.
Affidavit: EMS worker assaulted woman while she was strapped to backboard
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Investigators say the man charged with assaulting a woman while transporting her in an ambulance did so while she was strapped down on a backboard
College of Charleston, family at odds over sexual assault in dorm
Student, mother unhappy with school’s response after 18-year-old reported being raped in dorm.
Help for Survivors – In light of all the recent coverage about sex abuse, People Against Rape (PAR) is offering a new support group for secondary survivors.
Victim speaks out after being raped on James Island
JAMES ISLAND, SC (WCSC) – After three years of legal wrangling, a woman raped on James Island is sharing her story.
Sheriff tells women to get guns to ward off attacks
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) – A South Carolina sheriff who called for women to carry guns to defend themselves against assaults said on Tuesday he has received a positive response to his advice.