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E Jean Carroll receives $5.6 million in sexual abuse case after years-long legal battle with Trump

Writer E. Jean Carroll has received over $5.6 million in damages awarded in her civil case against US President Donald Trump after a federal court released funds held in escrow during the appeals process. The payment follows the US Supreme Court's decision to let the 2023 verdict stand. Trump continues…

The Times of India

E Jean Carroll receives $5.6m owed by Trump after court releases damages

Funds released from escrow account after president’s efforts to block sexual abuse and defamation award fail

The Guardian - US

10 Photos of Victoria Cranmer: Sick Babysitter Caught Sharing Sexual Abuse of Innocent Boy on Snapchat

Victoria Cranmer, a New Jersey babysitter, was arrested for allegedly recording and sharing a video of child abuse on Snapchat. The investigation centres on digital evidence and witness accounts.

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Amnesty take down report that called JK Rowling’s sexual abuse centre ‘anti-rights’

AMNESTY International have removed a report which branded JK Rowling’s sexual abuse support centre as “anti-rights” ...

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Meta reply to Government notice on CSAM ads received; appropriate action after examination: IT Secretary

Meity has received Meta's response regarding child sexual abuse material ads. The IT Ministry is currently examining the company's detailed explanation. Meta previously outlined its AI-powered efforts to combat such harmful content. The government had issued a stern notice demanding immediate action on Instagram. Appropriate measures will be decided after…

The Economic Times

Meta's reply over child sexual abuse material notice is under review: IT Secretary

Meta's response to a government notice regarding child sexual abuse material ads has been received. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is currently examining the company's reply. Instagram was previously ordered to disable all ads promoting access to CSEAM. Meta has outlined its efforts to combat child sexual abuse…

The Economic Times

Child abuser who preyed on orphans housed at Christian Brothers property

Exclusive: Records obtained by the Guardian show property owned by Catholic order used to house at least two brothers with horrific histories of child sexual abuse

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EU Backs Chat Control Extension, but the Bigger Fight Over Encrypted Messages Lies Ahead

EU lawmakers backed a temporary extension allowing voluntary CSAM detection but kept encrypted communications outside the rules as Chat Control 2 talks continue.

International Business Times UK

Man Dies by Suicide After Using Grok AI to Make 7,000 Sexual Images of His Stepdaughter

An amended lawsuit alleges Grok generated about 7,000 AI-created child abuse images and says xAI failed to stop the activity or provide key evidence.

International Business Times UK

European Parliament aims to exclude end-to-end chats from message-scanning regime

A law allowing scanning of online communications to detect child sexual abuse material was amended by MEPs to protect users’ privacy. The new version could create a clash with member states.

Euronews

Kemi Badenoch slams Labour's early prison release plan, says rapists, grooming gang offenders should not be freed early

UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised Labour's sentencing reforms, arguing that people convicted of rape, child sexual abuse and grooming gang offences should not be released from prison before completing the terms handed down by the courts.

The Times of India

US appeals court rejects Trump’s latest bid to delay paying E Jean Carroll $5.8m

US president contested judge’s order to release money after Carroll’s 2023 sexual abuse and defamation trial against him

The Guardian - US

Pakistan refuses to take back grooming gang ringleader

A diplomatic row is brewing as Pakistan refuses to accept Shabir Ahmed and is demanding the extradition of two political dissidents in exchange

The Independent UK

Govt to decide on action against Meta after response to Instagram child abuse ads notice: IT Secretary

India's IT Ministry awaits Meta's formal response to a notice regarding child exploitation ads. Meta published a blog detailing its efforts to combat child sexual abuse material. The company highlighted AI-powered detection and large-scale enforcement actions. This scrutiny follows a BBC report alleging algorithm promotion of such content.

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US judge orders release of $5.8m Trump owes E Jean Carroll after court loss

Order frees funds from Trump’s 2023 sexual abuse and defamation verdict after supreme court appeal failed

Euronews

Putting survivors at the heart of Europe's fight against child sexual abuse

A new EU Directive ensures that victims of child rape can report the crime until the age of 50 – establishing a minimum standard across all 27 Member States, describes Jeroen Lenaers, MEP (Christian Democrats) in an OpEd for Euronews.

The Times of India

Extradite political dissidents for repatriating child rapist: Pakistan's demand shocks UK

Shabir Ahmed, 73, was released from prison last week after serving 14 years of a 22-year sentence for 30 child rape offences. Known as "Daddy" to his victims, he preyed on vulnerable girls as young as 12, supplying them with alcohol and drugs before subjecting them to repeated sexual abuse…

The Economic Times

Meta says aggressively working to combat child exploitation on apps

Meta detailed its AI-powered efforts to fight child exploitation across its platforms. The company stated it is investing more resources to protect young users. Newer AI systems now cover most online languages for enforcement. Meta removed millions of suspicious accounts and exploitative content globally. Government sources await Meta's official response…

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Euronews

EU to extend temporary message-scanning regime to detect child sexual abuse online

The legislation has been dubbed "chat control" by its critics, due to its privacy implications, particularly on end-to-end encrypted communications.

International Business Times

Meta Reportedly Allowed Ads Promoting Child Abuse. Now India Is Threatening Action Against The Company.

India has threatened legal action against Meta after a report found that the company allowed the running of ads promoting child sexual abuse.

The Independent UK

India gives Meta week to remove child sexual abuse content from Instagram

Action comes after a BBC Eye investigation reveals paid Instagram adverts promoting child sexual abuse material in the country

The Economic Times

ETtech Explainer: Inside the Instagram child sexual abuse ad controversy

Instagram has come under fire after a BBC investigation revealed it approved paid ads promoting child sexual abuse material, directing users to Telegram. India's IT Ministry has issued a notice to Meta, demanding an explanation for its ad review process and safeguards. Meta claims zero tolerance and has removed the…

The Economic Times

Govt issues notice to Meta over Instagram child abuse ads

The government sought a detailed explanation on the advertisements from the US-based social media firm Meta, which also owns Instagram. The paid advertisements on Instagram allegedly directed users to external platforms for unlawful child abuse material.

The Economic Times

India issues stern notice to Meta over Instagram ads carrying child sexual abuse material

The Indian government has issued a stern notice to Meta, demanding an explanation after reports surfaced of child sexual abuse material appearing in paid advertisements on Instagram. This intensified scrutiny targets the social media giant's content moderation and ad approval systems. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials to investigate…

The Times of India

Donald Trump seeks more time for $5 million sexual abuse payout to E Jean Carroll; latter senses conspiracy

US President Donald Trump has sought more time to pay the $5 million civil judgment awarded to writer E Jean Carroll for sexual abuse and defamation, a move Carroll's legal team has described as a move which “appears to be little more than yet another play for time”.

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