Sexual misconduct Coverage

Edenton Street UMC pastor will not return after being suspended for sexual misconduct allegations

A sexual misconduct complaint has been filed against the senior pastor of a local church Thursday.

WRAL Staff

Charlotte area school teacher arrested, charged with having sexual activity with student

Gabriela Neufeld is accused of having sexual activity with an 18-year-old South Mecklenburg student, according to police. Officials believe the two met up at Park Road Park. Police said this was discovered on Nov. 29, and she was arrested.

WCNC

Cape Fear Christian Academy staffer pleads guilty to sex crime charges

Tammy Moran reached a plea agreement on Oct. 24. She pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of sexual battery.

WRAL Staff

Rocky Mount High School teacher charged with sexual activity, indecent liberties with students

A teacher at Rocky Mount High School was charged after police investigated claims of inappropriate contact between him and two students.

Second lawsuit filed against NC State trainer Tuesday

The lawsuit is the second accusing former trainer Robert Murphy of sexual abuse. WRAL News spoke with the lawyer representing both victims who said this may only be the beginning.

Eric Miller, WRAL multimedia journalist

Church volunteer on leave amid sex abuse investigation at Holly Springs church

Holly Springs police have not filed any charges and the investigation remains ongoing. However, Vertical Life Church confirmed one of its volunteers has been placed on leave.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Police investigating child sex abuse allegations at Holly Springs church

Holly Springs police are investigating claims of sexual misconduct involving a minor at a church. As of Tuesday, no charges have been filed, but Vertical Life Church confirms one of its volunteers has been placed on leave.

West Johnston High teacher charged with statutory rape of student bonds out of jail

A West Johnston High School teacher who was charged with statutory rape of a student has bonded out of jail.

WRAL Staff

Bond reduced to $75K for Johnston County teacher charged with statutory rape of student

Before Thursday's hearing, Amanda Doll's bond had stood at $1 million.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

First court appearance for teacher facing sex abuse charges

Amanda Doll, 37, of Clayton is charged with statutory rape for a student younger than the age of 15. She is also charged with sexual act with a student and indecent liberties with a student.

West Johnston High School teacher charged with sexual abuse of student

Amanda Doll, 37, from Clayton is charged with statutory rape for a student younger than the age of 15. She also has been charged with sexual act with a student and indecent liberties with a student.

Johnston County teacher charged with sexually abusing student

A West Johnston High School teacher, who was once nominated for "Teacher of the Year", will face a judge on Tuesday for statutory rape charges.

Bond remains at $1 million for Johnston County teacher charged with statutory rape of student

A West Johnston High School teacher, who was once nominated for "Teacher of the Year", faced a judge on Tuesday for sex abuse charges.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

West Johnston High School teacher arrested, charged with sexual abuse of a student

A West Johnston High School teacher has been arrested on charges of sexual abuse of a student, according to court records.

Local dance gym changes name from one similar to SC gym facing lawsuit

A local cheer and dance company has ended its licensing agreement with Rockstar Cheer and said it is not affiliated with a South Carolina company with a similar name.

Holly Springs cheer gym ends licensing agreement with SC gym owner facing sexual abuse allegations

A local cheer and dance company has ended its licensing agreement with Rockstar Cheer and said it is not affiliated with a South Carolina company with a similar name.

Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter

Teacher charged with indecent liberties with a child had been at school nearly 20 years

A teacher who has taught at East Wake Academy for nearly 20 years has been arrested for indecent liberties with a student and indecent liberties with a child.

Husband-wife accused of inappropriate contact with Johnston County students

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said Thursday that it was investigating a husband and wife pair for having inappropriate relationships with students.

SBC promises support to survivors of sexual abuse

Katie Trout, a survivor church sex abuse and advocate for other survivors, said survivors demand and deserve action to come from the investigation.

Top Southern Baptists plan to release secret list of abusers

Top administrative leaders for the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in America, said Tuesday that they will release a secret list of hundreds of pastors and other church-affiliated personnel accused of sexual abuse.

By DEEPA BHARATH, Associated Press & MATT TALHELM, WRAL reporter

NC Baptists meet following sexual abuse report

North Carolina Baptists are taking action in response to a new report that reveals national church leaders ignored and even intimidated survivors of sexual abuse.

'It's a shame': NC Baptists take action in response to sexual abuse report

North Carolina Baptists are taking action in response to a new report that reveals national church leaders ignored and even intimidated survivors of sexual abuse. The independent investigation uncovered a secret list of more than 700 alleged abusers.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

State leaders share how they're getting justice for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence

On Thursday morning, State Attorney General Josh Stein and US Rep. Deborah Ross shared an update on getting justice for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Man charged after several peeping Tom incidents in Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina

On Tuesday, Terry Devont Harris was arrested and charged with three counts of misdemeanor secret peeping and one count of misdemeanor stalking. Harris, 41, was taken to the Wake County Detention Center.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

Former UNC School of the Arts teacher sentenced for sexually abusing violin student

A former professors at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts was sentenced Thursday to 5 year in prison for transporting a minor to engage in sexual activity.