The Latest Breaking News from sexual assault

Former MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer settles legal dispute with woman who accused him of sexual assault

The settlement calls for no exchange of money between the parties, but the woman will receive a separate $300,000 payout from insurance, her attorney, Jesse Kaplan, said in a letter to Bauer’s lawyers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023

Riskier times on campuses mean we need a tool for prevention and intervention of sexual assaults

The excitement of entering a new academic year for university and college students can be palpable and filled with hope. But the start of the school year in post-secondary settings also has a shadow side, known as the red zone.

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2023

Gérard Depardieu claims he’s ‘neither a rapist, nor a predator’ in first comments on allegations

French actor was indicted on rape and sexual assault charges in 2020 related to 2018 case

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Leigh Francis responds to Russell Brand sexual assault allegations: ‘It’s just sad’

Metropolitan Police has opened an investigation into ‘a number of allegations of sexual offences’ the force has received against Brand

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Sri Lankan cricketer Gunathilaka cleared of sexual assault charge in Australia

Danushka Gunathilaka found not guilty of sexual assault in Sydney. Judge Sarah Huggett said evidence showed no opportunity for Gunathilaka to remove condom during intercourse. Prosecutors said he made incorrect statements during police interview, but Judge disagreed due to confusion, fatigue, language barrier & memory. Gunathilaka free to return to…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

HC extends stay on proceedings against Ganesh Kumar

Kerala HC extends stay on case against K.B. Ganesh Kumar MLA in Solar scam-related sexual assault case till Oct 16. Judge observed allegations serious but granted extension as counsel sought time to engage senior counsel. Petitioner submitted case an abuse of process, inquiry commission not finding letter a forged one.…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Changing the age of consent is not the solution to protecting young people from unhealthy relationships with adults

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of abuse, including sexual assault and rape, by four women. The allegations – which Brand denies – include the sexual assault of a woman who says she was in a relationship with Brand when she was 16 and he was in his…

The Conversation · Sep 27, 2023

Doctors’ union president apologises after saying incidents of sexual assault in medicine ‘not high’

Dr Antony Sara says it is ‘unacceptable’ that sexual harassment ‘remains distressingly prevalent’ for doctors at work

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023

Fashion mogul Peter Nygård allegedly used firm’s head office to assault women

In a trial that started Tuesday in Toronto five women accuse Nygård of similar sexual assaults and confinement over 25 years

The Guardian - US · Sep 26, 2023

Cold case murder of six-year-old boy is finally cracked nearly 40 years later

Fred Cain III, 69, was arrested in Oregon after DNA evidence allegedly linked him to the abduction, sexual assault and murder of Jeremy Stoner in 1987

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023