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Law should consider evidence that fear causes rape victims to freeze, London experts argue

UCL experts say victims blamed for not fighting attackers despite evidence that rape triggers immobility in victims

Evening Standard

How Donald Trump’s sex abuse verdict is paving the way for countless women to hold powerful men to account

E Jean Carroll is among more than 130 women who have taken on their alleged abusers under New York’s Adult Survivors Act. Her historic victory against Donald Trump is inspiring even more accusers to come forward, Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK

Girls are in crisis — and their mental health needs to be taken seriously

An article in the Washington Post recently declared “a crisis in American girlhood.” Girls in the United States are experiencing alarmingly higher rates of sexual assault, mental health issues and suicidality than ever before.

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Airdrie axe striker following sexual assault conviction

Salim Kouider-Aissa will be sentenced in June, following the attack in October

Daily Record

NHS Scotland staff have faced almost 100,000 incidents of violence and harassment in last five years

Health boards recorded a total of 97,203 cases since April 2018 where workers were subjected to abuse, including physical and sexual assault.

Daily Record

It's time to fix NZ's Sentencing Act, which lets too many young sex offenders avoid jail

Over the last 12 months, multiple young sex offenders have been given home detention for sexual assault. Time and time again, the argument has been that these men were too young to fully understand the consequences of what they were doing.

The Conversation

Police probe former SNP council boss over sexual assault allegations

POLICE are probing an allegation of sexual assault made against the former SNP head of one of Scotland’s largest local authorities ...

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Forensic science discovery suggests bacteria could help convict sex offenders without DNA

Ruby Dixon says it's the pervasiveness of sexual assault that drives her to find new ways of gathering evidence to hold perpetrators accountable.

ABC News

‘Kafka-esque nightmare’: what many women face when reporting rape

Netflix documentary Victim/Suspect examines a broken system that too often turns women from victims of sexual assault to suspects of false claims

The Guardian - US

Jaguar Jonze takes to Sydney Opera House stage to reclaim power after trauma in a boundary-pushing new show for Vivid LIVE

The Taiwanese Australian singer is using rope bondage to explore her trauma — and reclaim power — in a new performance.

ABC News

'House of evil' brother Daniel Slattery has child sexual assault conviction quashed

One assault happened after Brother Daniel left the notorious school, the CCA found.

Newcastle Herald

Man avoids jail term after sexual assault on woman at city centre nightclub

Twenty-seven-year-old, convicted following a summary trial, given 300 hours' unpaid work

Daily Record

Man admits abduction and sexual assault of schoolgirl in Scottish Borders

Andrew Miller, 53, who is transitioning and was dressed as woman at time of abduction, admits offences at Edinburgh high court

The Guardian - UK

A Vic Cop Who Worked In Sexual Offence Investigations For Years Pleaded Guilty To Sexual Assault

His behaviour was described as "reprehensible" and "perverse" by the judge.

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The Hindu

Three out of four sexual assault charges against SL cricket Gunathilaka dropped

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was accused of rape by a woman last year, had three out of his four sexual assault charges dropped here on May 18.

The New Daily

One rape charge remains for Sri Lankan cricketer

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has had three out of four sexual assault charges dropped after he allegedly raped a Sydney woman.

The Independent UK

Oral sex on Trump calls and pardons for sale: The most disturbing allegations from the Giuliani lawsuit

Former New York mayor and 9/11 ‘hero’ accused of serial sexual assault by former aide

The Independent UK

New Hampshire college condemns Trump after ‘deeply troubling’ CNN town hall on its campus

In response to ex-president’s comments, college says it ‘does not tolerate sexual misconduct of any kind, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual harassment’

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UK Rapper Slowthai Has Been Charged With Two Counts Of Sexual Assault

"I categorically deny the charges."

ABC News

Alleged Perth dating app rapist accused of abusing nine women, police probe ongoing

A West Australian man is charged with 64 offences relating to the alleged rape and sexual assault of nine women he met on online dating apps, with police saying they have identified more potential victims.

The Independent UK

Oral sex on Trump calls and $2m pardons: The most disturbing allegations from the Giuliani lawsuit

Former New York mayor and 9/11 ‘hero’ accused of serial sexual assault by former aide

The Independent UK

Police investigate MP Julian Knight over sexual assault allegation

The allegation was referred by the Metropolitan Police after it previously dropped the case

Evening Standard

Essex Police investigates MP Julian Knight over sexual assault allegation

Mr Knight has denied what he described as a ‘false and malicious accusation’

The Guardian - US

Rudy Giuliani sued by former associate alleging sexual assault and harassment

Claim also alleges ex-mayor said he was ‘selling pardons for $2m, which he and Trump would split’

The Guardian - US

Cynthia Erivo to star in movie adaptation of hit play Prima Facie

Oscar-nominated actor will take on role that Jodie Comer played and won an Olivier award for her performance as a lawyer grappling with sexual assault

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