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An alleged rape in a Monterey hotel room in 2017 became a national story, but changed little about how we think about sexual assault.
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An alleged rape in a Monterey hotel room in 2017 became a national story, but changed little about how we think about sexual assault.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Feb 20, 2025

IN MARCH OF 2021, PETE HEGSETH WAS A FOX NEWS PERSONALITY, appearing as a political commentator and weekend co-host of Fox and Friends. It wou…

Police report details allegations that Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth raped a woman in Monterey in 2017.
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Police report details allegations that Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth raped a woman in Monterey in 2017.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Nov 20, 2024

According to his bio, Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth—an “author, speaker, fighter”—is a “husband, father, patriot and a Christian.”…

A false allegation of sexual assault by one teen against another snowballs into a $1 million defamation case.
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A false allegation of sexual assault by one teen against another snowballs into a $1 million defamation case.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Jul 24, 2024

Sara Rubin here, to reiterate the message that if you are sexually assaulted, you deserve to be believed. Too often still, despite a societal …

Former Pacific Grove school employee and volunteer pleads no contest to felony sex offense.
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Former Pacific Grove school employee and volunteer pleads no contest to felony sex offense.

  • Pam Marino
  • Nov 7, 2022

A Pacific Grove man who was well-known at the town's middle and high schools as an instructional aide or tutor and as a volunteer at athletic …

Pacific Grove police arrest former school employee on felony sex counts.
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Pacific Grove police arrest former school employee on felony sex counts.

  • Pam Marino
  • Jun 16, 2022

Andrew Chyo, 26, was well known around both Pacific Grove's high school and middle school. Since 2015 he could be seen helping staff at events…

Sexual assault investigator vacancies mean victims must travel out of county for exams.
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Sexual assault investigator vacancies mean victims must travel out of county for exams.

  • Pam Marino
  • Apr 14, 2022

It’s a worst case scenario for victims of sexual assault in Monterey County: Already traumatized by the assault, the victim must travel themse…

One big accusation made Tara Reade famous. One small lie has big fallout.
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One big accusation made Tara Reade famous. One small lie has big fallout.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Oct 28, 2021

UPDATE: This story has been updated to include comments from Tara Reade and her attorney.

Carmel Police investigate after a woman is violently assaulted in her driveway.
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Carmel Police investigate after a woman is violently assaulted in her driveway.

  • Pam Marino
  • May 5, 2020

A 61-year-old Carmel woman was violently assaulted in her driveway around 7am on Monday, May 4, Carmel Police Chief Paul Tomasi reported on Tu…

Rob Rogers—Beers For Brett
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Rob Rogers—Beers For Brett

  • Rob Rogers
  • Oct 11, 2018
Rob Rogers—FBI Investigation
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Rob Rogers—FBI Investigation

  • Rob Rogers
  • Oct 4, 2018
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