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Monday, May 13, 2013  A Prairie City, Illinois man is behind bars Monday after police say he engaged in sexual conduct with a 15-year-old female.

Monday, May 06, 2013  McDonough Co. Sheriff says man charged with having sex with a minor now faces new charges of possessing materials to make methamphetamine.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  The Quincy Police Department have a Hannibal man in custody on charges involving sexual assault on Friday afternoon.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A New Philadelphia man is behind bars Wednesday after police say he met a female juvenile online and later sexually abused her on a number of occasions according to police.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Jamie Bell, 25, pleaded guilty last August to a charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a 16-year-old minor.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  In a new development, the Lee County Sheriff's Office confirms that the victim of an assault on Tuesday, March 12 was 45-year-old Gina Sisk.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Deputies responded to a 911 call about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday at the 2544 Hilton Road home of Gina Sisk.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The lawsuit filed in late February is the third against Gina Sisk. Keokuk Community School District Superintendent Tim Hood released an official statement about the lawsuit.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Proponents say it helps give victims a voice and prevent future incidents of sexual assault and abuse.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Jamie T. Bell pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal abuse charge.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Quincy police started their investigation after the girl contacted them last year.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  A lawsuit was filed in March by a "Jane Doe" alleging physical and sexual abuse by Keokuk teacher Gina Sisk. The civil suit also names the New London School District.

Friday, November 16, 2012  A Hannibal teenager originally charged with holding a young girl against her will now faces additional charges.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  A proposal in the State of Iowa could see changes in the way services are provided to victims of domestic violence and domestic abuse.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Lawyers for the former Penn State assistant football coach filed a 31-page document Thursday that attacked rulings by the judge, the closing argument by the prosecution and the speed by which he went from arrest to trial.