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Drink spiking an 'enabler to other offences' and difficult to investigate, Queensland police say, as true number of incidents unknown

A Queensland nightclub this week revealed it was using plastic drink lids after fears that the prevalence of drink spiking was on the rise, but a lack of verifiable data has dogged authorities for decades with Queensland police saying they do not keep statistics.

ABC News

Boy, 14, charged with murder after ‘intending to rape and kill’ 10-year-old girl

The teenager was charged with murder, sexual assault, and sexual assault with a child under 13 resulting in great bodily harm, according to police.

Daily Record

Wrongfully convicted Detroit man freed after nearly two decades in prison

A Detroit man imprisoned for nearly 20 years for the rape and kidnapping of one teen girl and the attempted kidnapping of another was exonerated Wednesday by a Wayne County Circuit Court judge.

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Prima Facie review – Jodie Comer on formidable form in roaring drama

The Killing Eve star makes a masterful West End debut in Suzie Miller’s play about sexual assault and the legal system

The Guardian - UK

Mamata Banerjee pulls up Bengal police officers for violence, sexual assault case

State government facing loss of face because of your negligence, she says

The Hindu

Police want to speak to this man in connection with a prolonged sexual assault on a teenage girl on a train

The girl sat opposite her attacker on a train between Llandovery and Llanelli

Wales Online

Brittany Higgins complains that AFP unlawfully disclosed evidence in her sexual assault case to defence team

Protected evidence in the case of a man charged with the sexual assault of Brittany Higgins — including counselling notes and video recordings — was unlawfully disclosed to the defence by the Australian Federal Police, according to a formal complaint to the AFP.

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Woman who was raped at 14 reclaims her 'power' through tantric sex

Jennifer Surch now helps others use it to restore self-esteem after sexual assault

Wales Online

Dylan Hernandez: Oscar De La Hoya is back on the defensive following latest sex scandal

LOS ANGELES — Oscar De La Hoya nodded as he was asked about the sexual assault allegations made against him last week.

Los Angeles Times

Man arrested following report of sexual assault on Metrolink

Officers have appealed for anyone with information to get in touch

Manchester Evening News

Trevor Bauer files lawsuit against woman who accused him of sexual assault

During the three weeks between Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer's sexual encounters with a San Diego woman who accused him of sexual assault, she sent a text message to a friend.

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers pitcher Bauer files suit against sex abuse accuser

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has sued the woman who accused him of sexual assault in federal court in a move that came less than three months after prosecutors decided not to file criminal charges against the athlete

The Independent UK

Baltimore County and others are creating police accountability boards. How strong will they be?

In recent years, Baltimore County Police have faced calls for accountability for issues ranging from fatal shootings to traffic stops disproportionately targeting Black motorists to the handling of sexual assault cases.

Tribune News Service

Girl dies in Bengal after accusing she was pressured to withdraw sexual assault complaint

The 14-year-old passed away after fighting for life for 11 days

The Hindu

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WTA Not Returning to China in 2022, Wants Resolution to Peng Case

The WTA is still working to find a resolution to the standoff with China over the Peng Shuai issue but will not return to the country this year, Tour chief Steve Simon said. Former doubles world number one Peng's wellbeing became a concern for the WTA after she posted a…

The Times of India

Mumbai: Senior citizen gets 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment for sexual assault of girl

MUMBAI: Observing that rape completely destroys the whole personality of the victims, a special POCSO court convicted and sentenced a 64-year-old man to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment (RI) for sexually assaulting the nine-year-old daughter of his employer. The court highlighted that despite the hardships, the parents had come forward and…

Daily Mirror

EastEnders working with survivors’ charities on male sexual assault storyline

BBC One soap EastEnders has enlisted the help of SurvivorsUK, Survivors Manchester and the Male Survivors Partnership (MSP) for a rape storyline involving Ben Mitchell

Newcastle Herald

Woman allegedly sexually assaulted in Singleton home

A strike force has been established to investigate the alleged aggravated sexual assault of a woman in the Hunter last week.

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Silent treatment: How the justice system shuts out sexual assault victims, even after convictions

Most defendants walk free after rape trials, but victims can be shut out even in those rare cases that lead to convictions.

The Independent UK

Teen charged with rape for alleged attack during active shooter drill

Police say sexual assault occurred in pitch black room while other students were nearby

Liverpool Echo

Ex-royal marine working with Greece to tackle crimes that impact holidaymakers

Matthew Lodge, from Crosby, is working alongside Greek authorities to establish better protocols for the country

Los Angeles Times

Guess founder, accused repeatedly of sexual misconduct, holds onto board seat in contentious vote

A proxy campaign to drive Guess co-founders Paul Marciano and Maurice Marciano off the company’s board over a sexual assault scandal failed to draw enough votes Friday at the L.A. apparel firm’s annual meeting — but the activist hedge fund behind the effort has vowed to continue its battle.

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu: Man gets 20 years in prison for impregnating 15-year-old girl

TIRUPUR: The district mahila court on Thursday sentenced a 25-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a 15-year-old girl and impregnating her, and two others to five years of rigorous imprisonment for molesting another minor girl.

The Guardian - AU

How do you detect drink spiking and what can be done about it?

With clubs and pubs reopening to capacity crowds once more, experts fear cases of drink spiking may be on the rise

The Hindu

Sexual assault on mentally challenged woman: ₹10 lakh compensation announced, CI and SI suspended

DGP Rajendranath Reddy has ordered the suspension of CI Hanish Kumar and SI Srinivas for dereliction of duty

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