The Latest Breaking News from sexual assault

Conspiracy against former CM Oommen Chandy: Kerala High Court declines to extend stay on proceedings against Ganesh Kumar MLA

Kerala high court restrains magistrate court from ordering K.B. Ganesh Kumar's personal appearance for 10 days, declines to extend stay on proceedings in case against him relating to alleged conspiracy to name late Congress leader in solar sexual assault case.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

How mistaken identity can lead to wrongful convictions

In March 1976, American Leonard Mack was convicted of sexual assault and holding two female victims at gunpoint. In September 2023, Mack’s wrongful conviction was finally overturned by a New York judge on his 72nd birthday with the help of the Innocence Project, an organisation that uses DNA evidence to…

The Conversation · Oct 16, 2023

Where process is punishment: Seeking review of POCSO Act

Minor victims of sexual assault in Sivaganga district were reportedly threatened to give false evidence in court. A routine review of POCSO Act cases revealed this. The Madras High Court directed the Thoothukudi Legal Services Authority to award a compensation of ₹14 lakh from the Tamil Nadu Child Victim Compensation…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

The sexual assault victims suing Uber notch a legal victory in their long battle

In a landmark decision, a panel of judges has ruled that dozens of sexual assault cases filed against Uber can be consolidated.

WEKU · Oct 11, 2023

Mukkombu incident: Stalin promises strict action against those involved in sexual offences against women, children

CM Stalin assures strict action against police personnel involved in sexual assault of minor girl. AIADMK and Congress raise issue in Assembly, CM promises to take action against anyone involved in sexual offences against women and children.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Why taking a trauma- and violence-informed approach can make sport safer and more equitable

Spanish football player Jenni Hermoso accused Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault in September after he kissed her on the lips without her consent during the FIFA Women’s World Cup award ceremony.

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2023

Female Metropolitan Police sergeant appears in court charged with sexual assault

Sergeant Rachel Bright, 45, is accused of touching a woman without her consent while off duty in Wandsworth, south London.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Permanent uni student safety body touted over taskforce

A taskforce may not be the best way to address university student sexual assault, with a standalone body floated as a better option by education minister.

AAP · Oct 9, 2023

Love Is Blind Producers Sued By Ex-Contestant For Alleged Sexual Assault & False Imprisonment

The contestant claims she raised her concerns with producers but they were allegedly "swept aside".

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 8, 2023

Woman who accused MLB star Trevor Bauer of sexual assault hits back after texts revealed

Lindsey Hill reacted to the former Dodger’s video, accusing him of picking ‘three or four texts’ randomly and weaving them ‘into a narrative where I just look horrible’

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023