Lawyer Tells Rape Trial Jury Women Are 'Good' At Lying
A defense lawyer is being criticized for telling a Tennessee jury that women are "especially good" at lying "because they're the weaker sex."
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A defense lawyer is being criticized for telling a Tennessee jury that women are "especially good" at lying "because they're the weaker sex."
A North Dallas neighborhood is on edge and police are investigating after a daytime home invasion and sexual assault.
James Floyd Jr., 50, was arrested when police say he broke into the elderly couple's home last month, took their credit cards, beat and then shot them, and finally stole their car.
Members of the Texas House could give final approval today to a measure that would help fund more testing of evidence in sexual assault cases. For years there has been a massive backlog in getting rape kits tested in cities across the state.
A former North Texas high school basketball star who previously received probation in Dallas for the beating death of another player has now been charged with sexual assault.
A survey of University of Texas undergraduates reports that 15 percent of women reported being raped on the flagship Austin campus.
A soon-to-be-released survey of University of Texas undergraduates reports that 15 percent of women reported being raped on the flagship Austin campus.
Police in Garland are looking for a man in connection to a robbery and two sexual assaults.
The case of a 15-year-old Chicago girl who authorities say was raped while some 40 people watched on Facebook raises questions: What's the obligation of bystanders? And why do they not intervene?
A Denison teenager was arrested after admitting that she made up a story about three black men raping her.
A former adult film actress testified she was beaten and raped by her ex-boyfriend, former mixed martial arts fighter War Machine, in the months before he allegedly tried to kill her.
Three men with ties to the Polywood Crips street gang in Fort Worth were sentenced for their respective roles in a child sex trafficking conspiracy.
Attorneys for Rolling Stone magazine are heading back to federal court to try to overturn a jury's defamation verdict over its botched story "A Rape on Campus."
The Dallas Police Department has arrested Francisco Arroyo, 26, on charges related to the sexual abuse of a 15-year-old female child.
A former Baylor University student who says she was raped by two football players filed a federal lawsuit Friday against the school that alleges there were dozens more assaults of women involving other players.
A federal judge has again blocked Texas rules mandating burial or cremation of fetal remains, in a victory for abortion-rights groups.
Danny Ray Caudill, 55, of Lubbock was sentenced Monday to ten years in federal prison, following his guilty plea in September 2016 to one count of attempted enticement of a minor.
Four women have been severely beaten in the Lancaster corridor—one of them died.
Since the fatal beating of a 46-year-old woman in east Oak Cliff last October, three more women have suffered severe beatings and possible sexual assaults in the area.
Investigators say 45-year-old Broderick Arpon sexually assaulted children he taught in his home.
Only five states conducted executions this year, the fewest number of states to do so since 1983. Georgia led the way with nine, followed by Texas with seven.
Lady Gaga has revealed that she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from her rape at the age of 19.
Texas high school coaches are teaming up with the Dallas Cowboys, the Houston Texans and the Houston Rockets to start a high profile program to raise awareness about sexual assault.
Mecose Mendale Shorter, 32, was sentenced Monday to five years in federal prison for engaging in an enterprise that promoted prostitution at various hotels in Dallas.
A man who kidnapped, beat and raped a woman at gunpoint repeatedly is now behind bars.
American Airlines and Frontier Airlines planes clipped wings at Logan Airport in Boston Monday.
A new online game show is using technology to help make some wishes come true.
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
That incident was seen around the world.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
That incident was seen around the world.
A new online game show is using technology to help make some wishes come true.
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
By midweek, the forecasted high temperature is 79 degrees.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
President-elect Donald Trump, who ran on mass deportation and harsher immigration policies, could inherit a border that is relatively quiet.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
The Mavericks played without Luka Doncic, still sidelined with a sprained right wrist.
Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, and the Washington Commanders lost to the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 extend their skid to three games.
The announcement comes days after the Wings won the first pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
The Mavericks said Thursday their five-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week.
After another home blowout, fans are left wondering what to look forward to with seven games remaining.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
