Bill Cosby Could Face As Many As 13 Accusers In Upcoming Trial
The actor's trial over sexual assault charges was set Tuesday for June 5, 2017.
Dallas Officials Push Faith After Ambush, And Find A Willing Audience
After five officers were killed Thursday during a protest against police violence, the city of Dallas has turned to religion, in ways more evident than many other American cities after a tragedy.
Trans Woman Settles Suit After Being Denied Hormones In Prison
Ashley Diamond said she was refused necessary medical care and repeatedly sexually assaulted in Georgia prisons. She was released on parole in August.
Molly Is 16. Her Justin Bieber Is Bernie Sanders.
Meet Molly, a high school debater with one very serious ambition. The third installment of "16," a BuzzFeed News series about ordinary people at the weirdest age.
Daniel Holtzclaw Sentenced To 263 Years In Prison
He was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting women in the community he patrolled.
The World Watched Marlene Pinnock Get Beaten By A Cop, So Why Is She Still On The Streets?
When a woman living with bipolar disorder was beaten by a police officer on a video that went viral, her family thought legal action would lead to justice. They couldn’t have anticipated that a battle with her own lawyer would leave them feeling more hopeless than ever.
Former Police Officer Daniel Holtzclaw Found Guilty Of Rape
The former Oklahoma City Police Department officer faced allegations from 13 women including rape, forcible oral sodomy, indecent exposure, and stalking.
The 13 Women Who Accused A Cop Of Sexual Assault, In Their Own Words
Last year, former Oklahoma City Department Police Officer Daniel Holtzclaw was accused of abusing women in the community he patrolled. On Thursday, he was found guilty of many of their charges. But the testimonies of these women have never been reported in full, until now.
Cop Who Allegedly Abused Black Women Faces All-White Jury
Former Oklahoma City police officer Daniel Holtzclaw is on trial for 36 charges — including rape, sexual battery, stalking, and indecent exposure — based on allegations from more than a dozen black women.
16: Kelsey Would Rather Be Surfing
The second installment of “16,” a BuzzFeed News series about ordinary people at the weirdest age. Meet Kelsey, a pro surfing enthusiast stuck in the middle of the Connecticut suburbs.
Terry Richardson Is Back Shooting Rolling Stone's Cover
It's been five months since the photographer with a history of sexual abuse allegations has appeared on mainstream American newsstands. Rolling Stone ends that streak — again — with some help from Kim Kardashian-West.
Three Students Sue UC Berkeley For Mishandling Sexual Assaults
After two years of criticism surrounding its policies, the historically progressive school is being taken to civil court by students who say they won't wait for a federal government investigation to force change.
Pussy Riot Member Apologizes For Terry Richardson Photo Shoot
Nadya Tolokonnikova called the decision "dumb," telling BuzzFeed News she wouldn’t have worked with “Uncle Terry” if she’d known about his history. (This story has been updated with new comments from Tolokonnikova.)
Someone Impersonated Me To Trick A Sexual Assault Victim
Here's how I found out and what I still don't know. I asked notorious troll Chuck Johnson if he had any ideas.
New Report Chronicles Decades Of Sexual Abuse Allegations At Horace Mann
The report is the first comprehensive summary of what allegedly happened at the Bronx prep school from the 1960s to 1990s — and the secrecy still seeping from Horace Mann today.
Court Denies Transfer Plea From Trans Prisoner In Major Rights Case
The Georgia Department of Corrections will not be forced to relocate Ashley Diamond, an inmate who said she's been sexually assaulted in prison seven times in the last three years.
16: Mackensie Is Pulling Out Her Hair
Welcome to the first installment of "16," a BuzzFeed News series about ordinary people at the weirdest age. Meet an Atlanta teenager with trichotillomania who's trying to be more than the girl in class who pulls her hair out.
What Happens When We Treat Anonymous Stories Of Sexual Assault Like Gossip Items
For many victims who want to publicly tell their stories, anonymity for themselves or their assailants seems like the safe, smart decision. But as recent cases have shown, anonymity is no guarantee of protection from an increasingly hostile internet.
Trans Man Sues Employer After Being Told His Gender Identity Isn't "In Compliance"
A 21-year-old Louisiana man said he was fired from a loan company after not agreeing to follow a female dress code.
Pressured By Feds, Georgia Changes Policy On Trans Prisoners
Lawyers for Ashley Diamond, the transgender woman suing prison officials for denying her hormones, said they're "pleased" and "reviewing the new policy."