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She begged prosecutors to pursue her sexual assault case. They told a judge she wanted it dismissed
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She begged prosecutors to pursue her sexual assault case. They told a judge she wanted it dismissed

The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with Utah News Dispatch. Ann didn’t immediately go into the Hurricane City police station. Instead, she waited outside for nearly half an hour, trying to build up enough courage to walk inside.  She was grappling with the decision of whether or not...

Man had prior charges dropped despite police witnesses, then went on to kidnap 3 kids in St. George
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Man had prior charges dropped despite police witnesses, then went on to kidnap 3 kids in St. George

The following story was reported by Eric S. Peterson and Sydnee Chapman of The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with St. George News. The reporting was funded with support from the Alicia Patterson Foundation and the Fund for Investigative Journalism. On Aug. 20, 2024, law enforcement agencies across multiple states were hunting David Gene Remley. Alerts had...

Woman says Iron County Sheriff’s deputy sexually assaulted her and prosecutors sided with him
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Woman says Iron County Sheriff’s deputy sexually assaulted her and prosecutors sided with him

Editor’s note: This report contains frank language details of a sexual nature. Reader discretion is advised. The following story was written by Eric S. Peterson, Sydnee Chapman and Tracie Sullivan. The story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with St George News. “Jane” found herself in an impossible situation last fall....