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"Sexually Tinged Words" to 10-Year-Old Insufficient to Prove Attempt to Sexually Assault / Entice into Car

An interesting illustration of the evidence required to prove an attempt to commit a crime.

Reason

Nick Carter sued for alleged sexual assault of 17-year-old girl in 2001

A new lawsuit claims the Backstreet Boys member sexually assaulted a minor after a concert

The Guardian - US

Julian Knight in row with Tories over whip withdrawal after sexual assault claim

The senior MP accused the party of jeopardising his right to justice after the report to police.

The Independent UK

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Dad played Bob Marley and said 'this could have been us' as he groped nurse

Royal Liverpool Hospital worker bravely continued providing care to attacker after sexual assault

Liverpool Echo

Julian Knight had Tory whip suspended after Met receives sexual assault claims

The MP for Solihull said the suspension was ‘wrong and unjustified’ after he hits out at ‘campaign of rumour and innuendo’.

The Independent UK

Canadian journalist’s memoir accused of depicting sexual assault as consensual

Film-maker Zoe Greenberg says she raised concerns with Penguin Random House Canada over Leah McLaren’s book

The Guardian - US

House passes defense bill that includes proposal to combat sexual assault in military

The defense bill provision could move military one step closer to historic changes that will impact how its sexual assault cases are prosecuted. On Thursday, the House passed the bill, 350-80.

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Convictions remain rare when police are accused of sexual assault

Over the past few years, social movements from #MeToo to Black Lives Matter have raised awareness of sexual violence, police brutality and systemic racism.

The Conversation

Bill Cosby new sexual assault lawsuit

Five more women have accused Cosby of assault, after a law went into effect suspending the statute of limitations

Salon

Rape victims were attacked by seven men near Hindley Street, court told

A 23-year-old man is the third person to be arrested over the alleged sexual assault in a car park stairwell off Hindley Street — but a court is told four other men were involved.

ABC News

Minister seeks justice system rebalance

The federal government wants to lead the nation when it comes to reforming laws to support sexual assault complainants who seek justice.

AAP

Glasgow student union to march this week to demand action to make streets safer

Strath union, the University of Strathclyde's student union, will host their annual 'Fight for the Night' march this Thursday to stand with victims of sexual assault and demand the city's streets are made safer.

Glasgow Live

Bill Cosby and NBC sued for sexual assault by 5 women under New York's Adult Survivors Act

NEW YORK — Five women have filed a sexual assault lawsuit against disgraced comedy icon Bill Cosby and NBC under New York state’s Adult Survivors Act.

Tribune News Service

LAPD took highly unusual action after its handling of CBS sex scandal was questioned

LOS ANGELES — Days after an internal investigation was launched into whether a former Los Angeles police captain led a cover-up of sexual assault allegations against former CBS chief Leslie Moonves, the detective who handled the case years ago took an unusual step.

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The Independent UK

‘It was causing me emotional distress’: Brendan Fraser reflects on speaking up about alleged sexual assault

Actor said he knew he could ‘no longer abide’ being ‘violated’ after the #MeToo movement gained momentum

The Independent UK

Jury in trial of Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy retires

Mendy denies seven counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault against six young women.

Evening Standard

Jury in rape trial of Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy retires to consider verdict

Mendy denies seven counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault against six young women.

The Independent UK

Jury in trial of Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy retires

Mendy denies seven counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault against six young women.

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The Independent UK

Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan loses appeal against sexual assault conviction

Khan, the ex-MP for Wakefield, West Yorkshire, also lost an appeal against his 18-month jail term.

ABC News

'I was paid for my silence': Court hears Hillsong founder Brian Houston's father gave money to alleged victim

A Sydney court hears Hillsong founder Brian Houston attempted to deal with sexual assault allegations against his father internally, rather than go to the police.

Sports Illustrated

What Union Lawyers Told the NFL Before Watson Settlement

A letter sheds light on why the NFL settled with Deshaun Watson, including owners’ past misdeeds, Roger Goodell’s predicted outcome, and Ben Roethlisberger.

The Times of India

Bengaluru: MetroRide plans to rope in women bike taxi riders

BENGALURU: With concerns over the safety of women travelling in bike taxis, especially after the recent sexual assault case, a Bengaluru-based startup is planning to rope in female riders (captains).

The Guardian - AU

Brittany Higgins to file compensation claim against former minister Linda Reynolds

Reynolds confirmed she has been contacted by lawyers acting for her former staff member and a civil claim would be lodged this month

AAP

Higgins speaks about court impact

Brittany Higgins has highlighted the impact the criminal justice system has on people who come forward with sexual assault complaints.

Tribune News Service

Why Weinstein’s team risked vilifying Jennifer Siebel Newsom and other accusers in post-#MeToo trial

To the very end of Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial in Los Angeles, his defense team lawyers didn’t let up on their efforts to malign and “slut shame” Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the other accusers, arguing that these women falsely accused the producer of assault because they were embarrassed they had…

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