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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

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

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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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

ABC News

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

Irish Mirror

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

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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.

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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

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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

Irish Mirror

Man arrested in Derry after four sexual assaults reported in three hours

Three of the sexual assaults were reported in the space of just a half an hour

Evening Standard

Treasury ‘pauses engagement’ with CBI amid sexual assault allegations

The Government has suspended its relationship with the UK's largest business lobbying group amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by its staff.

Newcastle Herald

Former MP Milton Orkopoulos guilty of child sexual assault, drug charges

Orkopoulos, who has spent almost all of the last 15 years behind bars since his last trial ended in 2008, is looking at least another decade behind bars.

Evening Standard

OPINION - It’s high time we had specialist rape and sexual violence courtrooms

Yesterday the Government released a report that found rape and sexual assault victims who pre-record their evidence are more likely to have a better experience of the court process. The measure, which has been available in all crown courts in England and Wales since September last year, has made the…

Evening Standard

Labour MP Lisa Nandy drops out of event following CBI assault claims

A senior Labour MP has dropped out of a Confederation of British Industry (CBI) event after the organisation was embroiled in fresh allegations of serious sexual assault and drug use among its staff.

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