The Daily Fix

Offering perspective on today's issues

Woman abducted from Hammond gas station, assaulted

HAMMOND | A woman was abducted from a Hammond gas station March 22 and sexually assaulted in Chicago, police said.

$500K bond for man accused in sexual abuse case on SSC campus

MARKHAM | A Cook County judge set bond at $500,000 Friday for a man who prosecutors said tried to sexually attack a woman on the campus of South Suburban College.

Bond set for Dr. Agusti in sex assault case

VALPARAISO | Bond was set at $25,000 Friday for Dr. Jose Agusti on charges he sexually assaulted a female patient in his Valparaiso office.

Doctor accused of sexually assaulting patient in Valpo

VALPARAISO | A local doctor was taken into custody Thursday on charges of sexually assaulting a female patient on two occasions last fall at his office at 60 S. Valparaiso St.

Michigan City cops investigate two sexual assaults this week

MICHIGAN CITY | Two sexual assaults were reported this week less than a mile apart in Michigan City, police said.

Woman reports sex attack at Lake Government Center

CROWN POINT | Lake County police said Tuesday they are investigating whether a county government employee sexually assaulted a woman earlier this month inside the Lake County Government Center, 2293 N. Main St.

Michigan City police investigate sexual assault, robbery

MICHIGAN CITY | Police are searching for a young man who allegedly invaded a woman's home, robbed her and sexually assaulted her.

5 arrested after Hobart home invasion, robbery

HOBART | Police said they questioned five people Wednesday who were taken into custody after a home invasion and robbery in the 1200 block of Independence Drive.

Staggering rape numbers for Indiana, youths

About one in five Hoosier women have been victims of rape at some point in their lifetime, according to recent shocking statistics from the Centers for Disease Control.

Young rower finds strength after sexual assault

Jenn Gibbons sits on her boat in a marina in South Haven, Mich., on Aug. 5. Gibbons, 27, began a quest to row around the 1,500-mile perimeter of Lake Michigan to raise money for Chicago-based Recovery on Water, a rowing team she co-founded for breast cancer survivors., In July, she was sexua…

Young rower finds strength after sexual assault

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. | Jenn Gibbons waited, longer than she should have, by her own estimation. She stared at the numbers on her cellphone — 9-1-1 — but hesitated to hit send.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Protect yourself when you're out and about

With summer coming, you’ll be more active and want to be out and about. Here are some tips to keep you safe.

Doctor pleads to lesser charge in alleged sexual assault

VALPARAISO | Dr. Abdus Lakhani pleaded guilty Friday to a reduced misdemeanor battery charge stemming from allegations he sexually assaulted a nurse on the job in September 2010.

Mother sues Gary schools over alleged sexual assault of special education student

The mother of a 14-year-old special education student is suing Gary Community School Corp. following the alleged sexual assault of the girl at the hands of two male students.

Mental disability challenged in Porter County sex abuse case

VALPARAISO | The defense in a high-profile confinement and sexual assault case is challenging a claim that the purported male victim is mentally disabled and thus was more susceptible to the attack.

Police investigating bizarre possible sexual assault in Portage

PORTAGE | Police are investigating a possible sexual assault after a naked woman reportedly ran into a north side liquor store pleading for help.

Rape investigation launched in assault of Chesterton teen

CHESTERTON | Police are conducting a rape investigation after a 15-year-old girl said she was assaulted in a wooded area.

Lowell man convicted of sexual assault on 91-year-old neighbor

CROWN POINT | A Lake Superior Court jury on Wednesday found Keith Abell, 38, guilty on all counts in a sexual attack on a 91-year-old neighbor.

VU social clubs host event to urge action against sexual assault

VALPARAISO | A clergyman encouraged Valparaiso University students Thursday to not simply react but to take control to prevent sexual assaults on campus.