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Man arrested over suspected abduction and sexual assault of six-year-old girl

Police believe the youngster was abducted in Warne Avenue, Droylsden, Greater Manchester, at around 4pm on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Man arrested over suspected abduction and sexual assault of six-year-old girl in Manchester

A 35-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in connection to the incident but was later released with no further action

The Independent UK

Buzbee Bashes Goodell, NFL After Watson Suspension Settlement

Tony Buzbee, who represents the plaintiffs who filed civil lawsuits against Watson, said of Roger Goodell: “He is nothing more than a paper tiger.”

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Anglican priest Chris Bird stripped of Holy Orders over alleged assault, bullying, intimidation

A Newcastle priest will need to prove he has been rehabilitated after being suspended by the Anglican Church for not reporting a serious sexual assault by another priest, bullying, assault and intimidation.

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Prominent Canadian cardinal once considered strong candidate for pope accused of sexual assault

He was accused of inappropriately touching then 23-year-old complainant multiple times

The Independent UK

Manhunt after 17-year-old girl sexually assaulted on London bus

A man approached a 17-year-old girl on a top deck of a bus and persistently tried to hug and kiss her in an alleged sexual assault.

Evening Standard

Man in custody after sex attack on woman in home

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

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Grace Tame Shared A Letter Confirming The Govt Will Review Sexual Assault Consent Laws

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus credited her address as the driving force behind it.

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Vanessa Guillen’s family seeks $35 million in the Army specialist’s 2020 wrongful death at Fort Hood

Armed with a new federal court ruling that allows a former Army colonel to pursue a sexual assault lawsuit, the family of Vanessa Guillén has filed a wrongful death and assault case against the federal government.

The Texas Tribune

Pat Leonard: Shame on the Browns for enabling and playing Deshaun Watson

It is no surprise that the Cleveland Browns, who paid Deshaun Watson $230 million guaranteed despite rampant sexual assault allegations, started him at quarterback in Friday night’s preseason-opening 24-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars — while Watson’s six-game suspension remains under appeal.

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Paedophile dies in prison after chugging 'cloudy' liquid after he's found guilty

Edward LeClair began glugging his water bottle as five counts of sexual assault against him were read out in a courtroom in Denton, Texas, where he was found guilty

Daily Mirror

Release of NSW Broderick report into toxic culture was dehumanising, advocate for sexual assault survivors says

The release of the report into the workplace culture in NSW Parliament was "dehumanising" and "frustrating", former Liberal staffer and advocate for sexual assault survivors Dhanya Mani says.

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Sexual assault on an orphan in Navi Mumbai: Christian sect priest booked

NAVI MUMBAI: NRI Coastal Police on Friday registered an FIR against the priest of a Christian sect for alleged sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl accommodated ‘illegally’ at the orphange run by the sect.

The Times of India

After strict party rules imposed by USC, frats weigh disaffiliation, prompting harsh warnings

LOS ANGELES — In a potential mutiny against strict party rules imposed last year following allegations of frat house sexual assaults, University of Southern California officials said some fraternities are weighing whether to disaffiliate from the university — prompting warnings of “serious ramifications” from campus administrators.

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Department of Justice opens probe into Southern Baptist Convention’s handling of sexual assault

SBC came under fire after a damning review in May found that several of its leaders silenced sexual assault victims

Daily Record

Fugitive Nicholas Rossi now facing third sexual assault charge in US

A new victim has come forward to claim she was groped by the convicted sex offender who arrived in Glasgow last year after running from the FBI.

The Conversation

Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon confirms there will be no sexual violence on screen. Here's why that's important

HBO’s fantasy series Game of Thrones dominated television and pop culture discourse for much of a decade. Its upcoming prequel series, House of the Dragon, is similarly generating conversation, although not in ways the producers might prefer. Much of this has centred on discussions of sexual assault and rape on…

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Attorneys progress action on coercion

Australia's attorneys-general are working on nationally consistent laws to prevent and respond to coercive control and sexual assault.

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Countering ‘rape as routine’: world expert explains the key to getting coercive control laws right

Sexual assault in relationships requires entirely separate systems of reporting, says professor who coined term ‘coercive control’

The Texas Tribune

In the Army, you’re more likely to be detained for drugs than sexual assault

A first-of-its-kind analysis reveals that, on average, Army soldiers had to face at least eight counts of sexual offenses before their commanders detained them ahead of trial as often as soldiers charged with drug or burglary crimes.

Wales Online

Police investigating sexual assault allegation at National Eisteddfod in Tregaron

An 18-year-old male was arrested and later released under investigation pending further police enquiries

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Diggers and Dealers organisers distance event from alleged groping of Kalgoorlie journalist

The company at the centre of an alleged sexual assault has distanced itself from a Goldfields mining event that saw 23-year-old journalist Amber Lilley allegedly groped.

AAP

Victoria cop charged with sexual assault

A Victorian senior constable has been charged with misconduct in public office and sexual assault following an internal investigation.

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Bauer Faces Sexual Battery Allegations in New Countersuit

The Dodgers’ pitcher was sued for sexual battery by the California woman who reported him for sexual assault last year.

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Deshaun Watson Expected to Start in Browns’ Preseason Opener

The NFL’s appeal of the quarterback’s six-game suspension is still awaiting a decision.

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