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Louisiana church sparks backlash by soliciting prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault - but nothing for his victims

Anthony Odiong, a Roman Catholic priest who served in Texas and Louisiana, was found guilty of sexual assault in Waco

The Independent UK

Eric Swalwell Sexual Assault Scandal Reshapes Crucial California Governor Race

Eric Swalwell's exit from the California governor race due to a scandal has reshaped the political landscape, benefiting candidates Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra.

International Business Times UK

Louisiana church solicits prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault – but not for his victims

Anthony Odiong was sentenced to life in prison for sex crimes against his congregants in Texas

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Woman tells Donaldson trial details of alleged rape will stay with her ‘forever’

The complainant told Newry Crown Court of hearing the former DUP leader’s ‘heavy breathing’ during the alleged sexual assault.

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Catholic priest convicted of sexual assault in Texas sentenced to life in prison

Anthony Odiong was convicted of exploiting his spiritual authority as a clergyman for sex with his congregants

The Guardian - US

VIC:Premier stands by minister after 'dodgy' references

A state minister won't lose her job over writing character references for domestic violence and sexual assault offenders.

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VIC:New minister to rescind 'dodgy' character references

A minister will stop writing character references after revealing she regrets a number of them, including two to domestic violence and sexual assault offenders.

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Premier stands by minister after 'dodgy' references

A state minister won't lose her job over writing character references for domestic violence and sexual assault offenders.

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After priest’s conviction for sexual assault, a Louisiana chapel he built removes his name

Anthony Odiong was convicted of sexually abusing congregants; a chapel he helped found is distancing itself

The Guardian - US

Texas jury convicts Catholic priest of sexual assault after Guardian reporting

Anthony Odiong was charged with exploiting his status to pursue sex with women he was giving spiritual direction to

The Guardian - US

Former Met officer jailed for sexual offences against teenage boy

Former PC Grant Fulker was sentenced to 15 months in jail at Southwark Crown Court after being found guilty of sexual assault and attempted sexual assault

Evening Standard

Teenage boys avoid jail after rape and sexual assault of girls in north-east England

Exclusive: Calls for urgent change after rehabilitation orders and ‘laughable’ £26 in court fees in three separate cases

The Guardian - UK

California’s ‘Los Gatos party mom’ sentenced to 35 years in prison

Shannon O’Connor, 52, was convicted of charges including child endangerment and facilitating forcible sexual assault

The Guardian - US

Kidnappings in Las Vegas have spiked more than 40 percent in 2026. Experts share why

Experts say the numbers may also reflect the wide scope of Nevada’s kidnapping laws

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The Guardian - US

Priest on trial for sexual assault in Texas had child with Louisiana congregant, prosecutors say

DNA testing proved Anthony Odiong fathered child with woman to whom he had been providing spiritual guidance, authorities say

France 24

Patrick Bruel scandal: Can we separate the art from the artist?

In this edition of Entre Nous we dive into the "Affaire Patrick Bruel", as it is being called here in France. We discuss the accusations of sexual assault by some 30 women against the French singer and actor. We also examine some of the difficult questions this scandal and others…

International Business Times UK

Anna Kepner Update: FBI Unsealed DNA Test Transcript Links Timothy Hudson to Sexual Assault Evidence

Prosecutors say Timothy Hudson's DNA was found during the sexual assault investigation tied to Anna Kepner's death aboard a cruise ship.

The Independent UK

London Night Tube predator who sexually assaulted sleeping women is jailed

Salman Yousaf, 46, was already serving a prison sentence when police linked him to a series of unsolved assaults

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The Times of India

Another abuse scandal rocks France after Gisèle Pelicot, this time involving children

In a troubling turn of events, Paris finds itself at the center of a child abuse controversy, with reports surpassing 100 allegations of mistreatment and sexual assault within schools. Fueled by the Gisèle Pelicot case, concerned parents are pushing for thorough investigations and accountability from authorities.

The Guardian - US

Jury seated as US trial of Catholic priest accused of sexual assault begins

Anthony Odiong, charged with sexually abusing three female congregants in Texas, could face life sentence

The Economic Times

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh out on 30-day parole, marks 16th release since conviction

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, jailed for sexual assault, has received a 30-day parole. This is his sixteenth temporary release since his conviction. He was released from Sunaria Jail early this morning. Ram Rahim will stay at his Dera Sacha Sauda in Sirsa during this parole period.…

The Economic Times

Varanasi shocker: Mother sells 12-year-old girl for Rs 16,000 and 10 saris; she was raped multiple times, forced to work as house help

A 12-year-old girl was allegedly sold by her mother for Rs 16,000 and 10 saris in Uttar Pradesh. She was then subjected to repeated sexual assault by a 40-year-old man and later abused again by an auto driver after being abandoned. Police have arrested the mother, the man, and the…

International Business Times UK

MAFS UK Scandal Deepens: Groom Claims He Was Silenced After Producers Dismissed Sexual Assault Fears

The Married at First Sight UK scandal intensifies as former male participants allege sexual abuse and institutional silencing

The Guardian - UK

‘Massive’ child abuse scandal in France as school staff investigated for violence and sexual assault

Paris police looking into more than 100 allegations of mistreatment by ‘monitors’ after parents’ groups said they had fought for years to be taken seriously

International Business Times UK

Flotilla Activists Allege Israeli Forces Used a Gun to Sexually Assault Detainees as Italy Opens Criminal Investigation

Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla allege systematic abuse by Israeli forces, prompting prosecutors in Rome to investigate claims of kidnapping, torture and sexual assault. Israel denies the allegations.

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