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Today at 8:19 AM  The 18-year-old cheerleader was also expelled from school because her girlfriend is 14.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A Blair Township man faces criminal sexual conduct charges after new evidence has linked him to a sexual assault back in November, 2012.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A Traverse City art exhibit is not only providing support for victims of sexual violence, but also, hope for a future without it.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Jeffrey Lynn Sedine is facing seven charges of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the first degree for crimes with victims under the age of 13.

Friday, March 29, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTO: A 26-year-old Lake man was arrested on charges of criminal sexual conduct in Clare County Thursday,

Thursday, March 28, 2013  According to court documents, the girl was visiting Melvin Kiogima with her family when, some time after midnight, she woke up to Kiogima sexually assaulting her.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  23-year-old Daniel Rueckert was denied bond after he was charged with 6 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct. A Big Rapids woman told police he molested her two young daughters.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Rape trial ended, Ohio city and storied football program remain under investigators' scrutiny

Thursday, March 07, 2013  A man was in Otsego County Circuit Court today for two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A 68-year-old Harrison man was charged with inappropriately touching a 9-year-old girl.

Monday, March 04, 2013  A 20-year-old Cheboygan man was charged with having sexual contact with a person between the ages of 13 and 16.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  A Mason County judge has dropped the case against Todd Johnson based on a lack of evidence he had committed the sexual crimes.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTO: Former Mason County Central soccer coach faces Criminal Sexual Conduct charges after police say he molested a student.

Monday, January 21, 2013  14-year-old James Persyn and his sister will be honored with a Lifesaving award for his help in saving the life of the CMU student who had been kidnapped and raped last week.  A link to the original Detroit Free Press article is provided.