Police investigate sexual battery near Berkeley High
Someone called 911 to report the incident, which took place Friday shortly after 5 p.m.
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Alleged ‘Om’ cult leader, son arrested in sex abuse case
William Brumfield, 90, was arrested on suspicion of lewd and lascivious conduct, records show. His son Marbel Om faces even more serious charges.
Berkeley U-Haul repairman paid teen for sex, police say
Frank Vieira met the victim when she was 16, and knew she lived in a San Ramon group home, authorities say.
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Police: Man trapped woman in elevator during sexual assault
Suspect Sean Johnson kept pressing elevator buttons to prolong the terrifying encounter, Berkeley police said.
Music teacher sent to prison in student sexual assault case
"Our family will carry the weight of what was done here long after the defendant has walked free," the victim's mother told the court.
Berkeley man recorded party guests in bathroom, police say
Suspect Andrew Farago apologized to guests for his "tremendous lapse in judgement," authorities wrote.