sexual assault

A statue of William Henry Seward stands outside the Dimond Courthouse in downtown Juneau. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)

Juneau man gets 18-year prison sentence for sexual abuse of a minor

Craig Foster, 63, pleaded guilty to charge involving girl between 9 and 11 years old.

 

William Steadman, a Juneau resident, is suspected producing child pornography, according to law enforcement officials. (Photo provided by the U.S. Department of Justice)

Juneau man arrested on federal charge of producing child pornography

William Steadman, 34, has previous related conviction; officials say current case may have more victims.

 

A courtroom at the Juneau Courthouse. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photpo)

Juneau man gets 7½-year sentence for sexually abusing 14-year-old family member in his home

Randy Willard, 39, also gets 16½ years suspended jail time, must register as lifetime sex offender.

 

A sexual assault kit. (Photo from Alaska Department of Public Safety)

Sexual assault survivors in Alaska can now track their rape kits online

A new online tool will allow survivors to check the status of their sexual assault kits, Alaska’s Department of Public Safety announced last week. The… Continue reading

A sexual assault kit. (Photo from Alaska Department of Public Safety)
A Juneau man was arrested last week and indicted on Thursday for multiple sexual abuse of a minor charges. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Juneau man indicted for sexual abuse of a minor

He was arrested last week following a police investigation.

A Juneau man was arrested last week and indicted on Thursday for multiple sexual abuse of a minor charges. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
A man was indicted by a Juneau grand jury on April 8 for multiple sexual assault alleged to have occurred in Juneau from 2016 to 2020 in Juneau. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Man arrested in New Mexico after Juneau indictment for sexual assault

The alleged sexual assaults occurred while he worked at SEARHC

A man was indicted by a Juneau grand jury on April 8 for multiple sexual assault alleged to have occurred in Juneau from 2016 to 2020 in Juneau. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
The Juneau Police Department arrested a man for multiple counts of sexual assault against a minor on Oct. 20, 2020, holding him at Lemon Creek Correctional Center without bail. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)

Juneau man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

The arrest came after a multi-organization investigation.

The Juneau Police Department arrested a man for multiple counts of sexual assault against a minor on Oct. 20, 2020, holding him at Lemon Creek Correctional Center without bail. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)
An unused sexual assault evidence kit, colloquially known as a “rape kit,” is seen Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire file)

Felony sexual offense reports rise sharply across Alaska, except Southeast

The majority of offenses were at home, by family or acquaintances.

An unused sexual assault evidence kit, colloquially known as a “rape kit,” is seen Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire file)
Reduced bail, house arrest denied for alleged sex offender

Reduced bail, house arrest denied for alleged sex offender

He’s facing 14 charges.

Reduced bail, house arrest denied for alleged sex offender
Sullivan to introduce legislation that would help victims of sexual assault
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Sullivan to introduce legislation that would help victims of sexual assault

He wants Alaska’s “Choose Respect” campaign to go nationwide.

Sullivan to introduce legislation that would help victims of sexual assault
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Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis

Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis

Sexual assault is not a partisan issue.

Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis