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Beale preparing to fight sexual assault charges

Suspended Australian rugby union player Kurtley Beale is preparing to fight sexual assault allegations after his legal team received the evidence against him.

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LA prosecutors reviewing allegations of sexual assault against Armie Hammer

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is reviewing a case brought against actor Armie Hammer, who has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women and who allegedly coerced others to engage in aggressive sexual activities.

Los Angeles Times

Soccer-Brazilian defender Dani Alves claims consensual sex in assault case

Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves said on Monday he had consensual sex with a woman who has accused him of sexual assault, changing his version of what happened in a Barcelona nightclub in late December.

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Kent man charged with sexual assaults during physiotherapy treatments

A Kent physiotherapist has been charged with sexually assaulting five women during treatments.

Evening Standard

Alves tells judge he had consensual sex with alleged victim

Dani Alves has testified in court and told the judge investigating a sexual assault accusation against him that he had consensual sex with the alleged victim

The Independent UK

Hunt for hospital sex killer continues as report reveals shocking toll of rapes on wards

New figures show that more than 6,500 rapes and sexual assaults were committed in hospitals in England and Wales between January 2019 and October 2022

Daily Mirror

On a ship where future mariners train, California State University women say they faced sexual abuse and harassment

MORROW COVE, Calif. — For nearly three decades, the navy-and-gold Training Ship Golden Bear has plied oceans around the globe for California State University’s Maritime Academy, providing a unique classroom for students training to be leaders in the seafaring industry.

Los Angeles Times

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Former NRL player Jarryd Hayne taken into custody ahead of sentencing for sexual assault

The 35-year-old was this month found guilty of two counts of sexual intercourse without consent, stemming from the assault of a woman in Newcastle more than four years ago. He will be sentenced next month.

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Brief Opposing Pseudonymity in #TheyLied Libel Case Alleging False Claims of Sexual Assault at College

I thought I'd pass along a long excerpt from this amicus brief, which my students Samantha Frazier, Katelyn Taira, and Jacob Haas and I wrote on behalf of the First Amendment Coalition and myself; for more on the decision below, which indeed rejected pseudonymity, see here. [* * *] Summary…

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Women's tennis tour ends Peng Shuai-inspired China boycott

The women’s professional tennis tour will return to China later this year, ending a boycott instituted in late 2021 over concerns about the safety of former player Peng Shuai after she accused a high-ranking government official there of sexual assault

The Independent UK

WTA to Return to China, Despite Uncertain Status of Peng Shuai

The tour is reversing its demand for a transparent investigation into Peng’s sexual assault allegations.

Sports Illustrated

‘Worrying trend’ of legal threats against sexual assault survivors, says Jess Phillips

Cease and desist letters mean cases often don’t reach court, say experts, amid calls for law to be reformed

The Guardian - UK

Hunt for Good Samaritan in alleged sexual assault investigation

A man driving past stopped and assisted the woman who was allegedly attacked before driving her to an address in Mallabula, where he dropped her off. Police would like to speak with this man.

Newcastle Herald

Dream singer Melissa Schuman sues Nick Carter, alleging sexual assault

LOS ANGELES — Melissa Schuman has moved to sue Nick Carter for alleged sexual assault and battery five years after Los Angeles County prosecutors declined to file charges against the Backstreet Boys singer.

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Gérard Depardieu denies criminality after 13 women allege sexual assault, harassment

French actor Gérard Depardieu has denied any criminal behavior after facing a new wave of sexual assault and harassment allegations made by 13 women over the past two decades.

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Prosecutors lodge bid to overturn Jarryd Hayne bail decision ahead of sentencing

The former NRL player faces a second bail hearing in as many weeks as prosecutors again seek to have him remanded in custody ahead of sentencing for sexual assault.

Irish Mirror

Jail terms for rape and sexual assault increase as Minister also plots sentence increase for assault causing harm

Mr Harris announced he now plans to bring in new standalone offences of stalking and non-fatal strangulation

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Increased mental health funding must be part of final Navy budget

The Navy’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year wisely includes increased funding for mental health, including for the prevention of suicide and sexual assault. A lot can change, but more money for mental health services should be part of the final package.

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Trio allegedly sexually assaulted woman in Scone street

Police are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a teenager by three men in the Upper Hunter.

Evening Standard

David Carrick faces further sex crime allegations from more than 10 people - report

Further allegations, including sexual assault, have reportedly been made since he was jailed

The Independent UK

Ex-Met Police officer David Carrick faces further sex crime allegations – report

On Sunday, The Guardian reported that more than 10 people have come forward with either information or further allegations including sexual assault.

ABC News

Teenager charged over alleged sexual assault and robbery of woman in Kalgoorlie

A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged following the alleged attack late on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Iowa won't pay for rape victims' abortions or contraceptives

The Iowa Attorney General’s Office has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception, and in rare cases abortions, for victims of sexual assault

ABC News

Jarryd Hayne to remain on bail ahead of sentencing for sexual assault conviction

Disgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne again walks free on bail despite being convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in Newcastle more than four years ago.

The Independent UK

Met Police sex offenders unmasked for rapes, paedophilia and assault

Britain’s biggest police force has seen several convictions over rape and sexual assault as review of cases continues

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