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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.

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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.

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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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‘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.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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.

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.

The Independent UK

'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.

ABC News

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.

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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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The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak urged to say what senior Tories knew about MP sexual assault and rape claims

MP facing the allegations has not been suspended by the party

Liverpool Echo

Car stop on Edge Lane leads police to man who sexually assaulted two teenage girls

Drunk Mohammed Chaudry abused the teenagers in his car

AAP

Higgins' story sparks reform conversation

Advocates want reforms to support sexual assault complainants who seek justice after Brittany Higgins' experience showed the personal toll of legal action.

France 24

From FRANCE 24 to Hollywood: Former presenter Angela Yeoh on her role in 'She Said'

Angela Yeoh is on the road to stardom with her role in the #MeToo film "She Said", about the investigation into Harvey Weinstein. The former FRANCE 24 presenter plays Rowena Chiu, the Hollywood producer's former assistant, in the movie directed by Maria Shrader. Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan play the…

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak backs Tories who reported MP to police over sexual assault and rape claims

But MP still retains Tory whip

The Independent UK

Tory MP reported to police by colleagues over rape and sexual assault allegations

A group of Conservatives made a third party report to the Metropolitan Police

The National (Scotland)

Senior Tory MP reported to police by colleagues over rape allegations

A SENIOR Tory MP has been reported to the police over allegations of rape and sexual assault.

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