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Appeals court overturns ex-49er Dana Stubblefield's rape conviction

Jan. 19, 2025 17:09 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court has overturned the rape conviction of former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield after determining prosecutors made racially discriminatory statements during the Black man's trial. The retired football player was sentenced to 15 years...

Former Abercrombie CEO's partner pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges, is freed on bond

Dec. 03, 2024 16:28 PM EST

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Matthew Smith, the partner of former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, was released on $10 million bond Tuesday in their sex trafficking case with conditions including home detention and GPS monitoring. Smith, 61, pleaded not guilty to sex...

A new Belgium law gives sex workers contracts, benefits and safety protection

Dec. 01, 2024 10:35 AM EST

PARIS (AP) — Starting Sunday, sex workers in Belgium will be able to sign formal employment contracts and gain labor rights on par with those in other professions in a legal breakthrough some call a “revolution." The new law also establishes fundamental rights for sex workers...