Some experts say an outdated consent statute ensures most sexual assault cases won’t result in convictions in Alaska.
Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
Alaska public safety group to review fatal and near-fatal domestic violence cases
State public safety officials say they hope to find ways to prevent people from being killed or seriously injured by their partner or others with whom they live.
Sexual misconduct allegations prompt another Alaska attorney general to resign
Acting Alaska Attorney General Ed Sniffen’s abrupt resignation was announced Friday as the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica were preparing an article about allegations of sexual misconduct with a 17-year-old girl three decades ago.
Without justice, Nome women seek path forward after sexual assault
The second in a five-part series called “Seeking Protection, Wanting Justice” that explores the community dynamics around sexual assault in Nome — and efforts by law enforcement to heal long-standing mistrust within the Alaska Native community.
In Nome, few are prosecuted in sexual assault crimes against Native women
Some survivors think law enforcement doesn’t prioritize these kinds of crimes, especially when the victims are Alaska Native.
Police bodycams shed light on Ketchikan man’s drowning during pursuit
Ketchikan Police say officers still aren’t sure whether Larson went into the creek accidentally or to evade police.