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Tara Reade, who accused Biden of sexual assault, says she has ‘defected’ to Russia at event with Kremlin spy

‘I feel very surrounded by protection and safety’

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Stalker postman who hounded Glasgow women on his round banned from leaving home at night

Irfan Williams was sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Court today after pleading guilty to three charges of stalking and one of sexual assault while delivering for the Royal Mail on the south side.

Glasgow Live · May 30, 2023

How many rape kits are awaiting testing in the US? See the data by state.

The federal government spent over $1.3 billion to clear the rape kit backlog since 2011, but a USAFacts analysis uncovered thousands of rape kits awaiting testing in 2022.

USAFacts · May 25, 2023

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Anesthesia can cause disturbing sexual hallucinations, leading to lasting psychological trauma

Some patients can have vivid and detailed sexual hallucinations during anesthesia with sedative-hypnotic drugs like propofol, midazolam, diazepam and nitrous oxide. Some make suggestive or sexual comments or act out, such as grabbing or kissing medical professionals or touching themselves in a sexual way. Others awaken erroneously believing they were…

The Conversation · May 24, 2023

Afternoon Update: ACT least likely to lay sexual assault charges; Australian tourist dies in Kazakhstan; and Netflix password crackdown

An inquiry in Canberra has heard the jurisdiction laid charges over alleged sexual assaults at a rate six times lower than the national average

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023

Police officer who led investigation into Brittany Higgins's rape allegation reveals he is sexual assault survivor

Detective Superintendent Scott Moller tells an ACT board of inquiry that he was sexually assaulted 45 years ago.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Bruce Lehrmann inquiry hears ACT least likely in nation to lay charges in sexual assault cases

Detective also questioned over liking a social media post that said ‘Lerhmann is innocent until proven otherwise’ but denies it demonstrates bias

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023

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Women athletes from State show solidarity with protesting wrestlers

In a show of solidarity with protesting wrestlers, All India Mahila Samskruthik Sanghathan (AIMSS) held a State-level convention on Tuesday. The wrestlers have been protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi against instances of alleged sexual assault by National Federation Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

These women were raped and reported the crimes. America’s police turned them into suspects

A new Netflix documentary sheds light on the cases of women who went to the police and reported being assaulted, only to be accused of false reporting. Clémence Michallon speaks to journalist Rachel de Leon, who investigated their stories

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Rolf Harris, 93, dies after battle with cancer

The disgraced entertainer was convicted of sexual assault of four underage girls in 2014

Wales Online · May 23, 2023

Trump defames E Jean Carroll yet again after she sues him over CNN town hall insults

A day after he was found liable for sexual assault and defamation, Donald Trump doubled down in disgraceful comments to a live CNN audience

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Change to Dumfries and Galloway sexual assault support delivering encouraging results

Anyone can now refer themselves directly into the Sexual Assault Referral Centre, instead of first going through the police or another agency

Daily Record · May 23, 2023

More than 35,000 incidents of sexual misconduct recorded in NHS England

The new data includes rapes, sexual assaults, being touched without consent, stalking and abuse

Wales Online · May 23, 2023

NHS staff report 20,000 claims of patient sexual misconduct over five years

Exclusive: Allegations across 212 hospital trusts in England include claims of rape, sexual assault and stalking

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2023

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Evening Standard · May 23, 2023

NHS trusts record more than 35,000 cases of rape and sexual misbehaviour in five years

Investigation reveals ‘shocking’ epidemic of sexual assault and harassment in health service

Tribune News Service · May 22, 2023

E. Jean Carroll demands new damages from Trump over CNN ‘whack job’ comments

NEW YORK — E. Jean Carroll, the advice columnist who won a $5 million case against former President Donald Trump for sexual assault and defamation, is reupping her defamation claim after the former president again called her a liar and a “whack job,” according to a new filing.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

E Jean Carroll sues Trump over CNN town hall insults

A day after he was found liable for sexual assault and defamation, Donald Trump doubled down in disgraceful comments to a live CNN audience

ABC News · May 22, 2023

After almost 30 years, these women are finally seeing justice for the abuse they suffered as children

A court has heard Stephen Mitchell created a web of lies and fabrications in order to sexually assault six little girls who trusted him — this week, the former rock climbing instructor was finally punished.

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Evening Standard · May 22, 2023

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

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

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 Conversation · May 22, 2023

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.

Daily Record · May 22, 2023

Airdrie axe striker following sexual assault conviction

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

Daily Record · May 22, 2023

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.

The Conversation · May 22, 2023

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 National (Scotland) · May 21, 2023

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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