Crime Time

Justice for all.

by Robin Sax

Media and the Public Miss the Mark in Identifying Domestic Violence

The headlines come in every day, from cities, suburbs, rural communities, and elite enclaves: “Authorities say a man fatally shot his estranged wife at the Hemet Courthouse Wednesday, then turned the gun on himself in his car a few miles away…. Both victims were at the courthouse to attend a hearing regarding child custody/support issues.” Read More

Did Joe Paterno Really Break His Silence?

Joe Paterno "broke his silence on the Sandusky case since being fired from Penn State University." Clearly not a tell-all nor a hard ball interview, Sally Jenkins of the Washington Post portrayed Paterno as a sympathetic, sick, frail old man who simply did the best he could. Do you feel sorry for him? Do you think he deserves a pass? Read More

Is there a Cure for Anthony Weiner: Dr. Holly Hein Weighs In

I am so over Weinergate. Should he resign? Is sexting cheating? Why do we care? We care because our own white picket fences, people every day deal with the same issues...love, sex, and infidelity. While some of you are thinking this is just another day, another powerful politician exposed, we all agree that even by Washington, or worse, Hollywood standards, this one is a mess. Mr. Read More

Another Case of Enabling Celebrity Justice? Charlie Sheen

Domestic violence, substance abuse, trashed hotel rooms, and porn stars/prostitutes. Charlie Sheen's bio could read like a rap sheet, and many are in jail for much less. The questions are: how does he get away with it, and is CBS his biggest enabler? No one argues that Sheen's behavior has gone from bad to worse. Read More

Grayson Vaughn: A Case of Child's Best Interest Gone Wrong

The day after his third birthday celebration, with over one hundred friends and family members, little Grayson Vaughn was ripped away from his family by court order. Grayson was delivered to the custody of his biological father - a virtual stranger to him. The event was horrific for Grayson. Read More

The Sub-Story: The Cycle of Abuse Being Perpetuated Through the Baby Vanessa Case

As we wait to hear the final ruling from the California Appellate court as to whether they will continue to retain jurisdiction and enforce California law in Baby Vanessa's case and while Ohio courts are on hiatus from their own version of who ultimately gets parental custody, there is a third court case going on in Ohio that is not entirely unrelated. Read More

Murphy Milano's Exceptional Victims Handbook is Here!

Domestic violence is creeping back into pop culture and celebrity justice ... there is no arguing that there is a problem, but like everything else one can’t help to ask: Is there a solution? Read More

Mo'Nique's Eloquent Acceptance

"I celebrate this award with all the Preciouses, with all the Marys - I celebrate this award with every person that's ever been touched - it's now time to tell. And it's okay." Read More

Sexting: Just "Kid Stuff" or Child Porn

What do you call someone at the maximum level of risk-taking behavior, but due to age, has the least ability to be rational (and thus can't recognize the consequences of their actions)? The answer: a teenager. Read More

Kid Safety: What Lurks Online?

“Out of the mouths of babes” is an expression we all use; after all, we know there is tremendous value in what kids have to say. Read More

What is the Point of a Sex Offender Registry?

The story of Jaycee Dugard has captivated the nation – and for good reason. We all just can’t believe someone would have to go through something so horrific: being captive for 18 years, having your childhood stolen from you, giving birth to two children fathered by your captor… it’s all so painful and hard to take. But the story in this case has a “happy ending” so to speak. Read More

Robin Sax is a former deputy district attorney for Los Angeles County who specialized in child sexual assault cases. She is the author of Predators and Child Molesters.

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