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Defendants in sexual assault cases are just as likely to misremember the event as alleged victims – new study

Psychologists have intensively studied the factors that make both eyewitnesses and victims more or less susceptible to memory distortion. But to date there has been no experimental evidence comparing memory suggestibility between the complainants and accused in sexual assault cases.

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A court has found Brittany Higgins defamed Linda Reynolds. Here’s why

Six years on from the Parliament House sexual assault allegations that spurred a public reckoning, the legal fallout continues. This time, a court has found former Western Australian Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds was defamed on social media by former staffer Brittany Higgins.

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Epping asylum hotel resident told girls he wanted to have babies with them, court hears

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu accused of sexual assault and harassment against two 14-year-olds and another woman

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Can Vanderbilt Student Suspended for Alleged False Accusations Sue Vanderbilt Pseudonymously?

No, says, a District Court judge.

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Met officers arrested over handling of sexual assault claim against colleague

Four of those arrested are based in the force’s North West Borough Command Unit, with the fifth in professional standards.

Evening Standard

No Pseudonymity in Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Phoenix Suns

The alleged harassment involved unwanted advances, offensive comments, and similar matters, rather than sexual assault (a situation where many, though… The post No Pseudonymity in Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Phoenix Suns appeared first on Reason.com.

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Prince Andrew sex accuser Virginia Giuffre to have 'unsparing' memoir published

PRINCE Andrew is reportedly bracing for fresh revelations with a book by Virginia Giuffre – who accused the royal of sexual assault – due to be…

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Who Is Ciara Watkin? 10 Photos of the Convicted Trans Woman—Will This Case Change UK Trans Rights?

Ciara Watkin, a transgender woman convicted of sexual assault, has reignited debate on consent, deception and the future of UK trans rights.

International Business Times UK

Sorry, Baby: a sad, funny, profound film about life after trauma

A critical success and award winner at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Sorry, Baby is the directorial debut of its writer and star, Eva Victor. The film follows Agnes (Victor), an English professor at a small American college, in the aftermath of a sexual assault by one of her teachers…

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Kevin Costner calls sexual assault allegations an attempt to ‘damage’ him, claims his accuser is doing it all to get money

He seeks to get the allegations dismissed.

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Woman sexually assaulted on flight to Gatwick denied compensation over legal flaw

Momade Jussab was jailed for more than six years for the sexual assaults on board the UK-bound flight

Evening Standard

Browns Rookie WR Isaiah Bond Addresses Media for the First Time

Bond made an opening statement Tuesday in the wake of controversy over his sexual assault allegations.

Sports Illustrated

Browns GM Releases Statement After Signing Isaiah Bond

The rookie wide receiver had the sexual assault charges against him dropped last week.

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Police called to sex attack on path in North Glasgow

A probe is underway following a report of a sexual assault on a pathway in North Glasgow

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Former Homes NSW employee pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

Exclusive: Darrell Sanders, 55, of Windsor, will stand trial in the district court in Sydney next July

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Isaiah Bond Announces Signing With Browns After No Bill in Sexual Assault Case

The rookie said that he is signing with the Cleveland Browns.

The Guardian - US

Prosecutors look to try Weinstein for third time on sexual assault charge

New York judge says he wants charge – which jury could not reach verdict on – to be tried again before year’s end

The Independent UK

Migrant residing at Epping asylum seeker hotel is charged with sexual assault

The 32-year-old Syrian has been charged with sexual assault, two counts of common assault and four of assault by beating.

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Small boats migrants from Muslim countries pose sexual assault risk – Reform UK

The party’s only female MP claims a quarter of sexual assault convictions last year were committed by foreign nationals.

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South Central 39: How Prajwal Revanna was convicted, National Award row

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath first discuss the conviction of former Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna in the first of four cases of rape against him. The panel, joined by TNM Karnataka bureau chief Anisha Sheth, weighs in on why…

The Independent UK

An Uber ride that should’ve taken 23 minutes became a nightmare — and she’s not alone: Incidents every 8 minutes

More than 400,000 Uber trips in the U.S. from 2017 through 2022 resulted in reports of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, documents show

Evening Standard

Police investigating sexual assault of boy in tent seize 1,500 hours of CCTV

The incident happened at the Loch Ness Bay campsite near Drumnadrochit, Highland, on Thursday July 31.

The National (Scotland)

'Please think back': Fresh appeal after sexual assault of boy, 8, at Loch Ness

Police have seized more than 1500 hours of CCTV footage and visited almost 100 properties investigating the sexual assault of an eight-year-old boy…

The Guardian - UK

Villarreal fans decry Thomas Partey’s proposed signing as club’s ‘darkest day’

Villarreal fans have voiced opposition after the club agreed a deal to sign Thomas Partey, who has denied rape and sexual assault charges

The Guardian - US

NWSL says it has ‘no duty of care’ for women suing San Diego Wave over assault claims

The NWSL, a co-defendant in the suit with San Diego Wave, denied all allegations in a response branded ‘boilerplate’ by an expert

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