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Virginia Giuffre’s memoir sells one million copies worldwide

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor paid millions to Ms Giuffre to settle a civil sexual assault case, despite claiming never to have met her.

The Independent UK

Barber denies gang-raping teen for six hours in her car

A 19-year-old man is set to stand trial over allegations he participated in the hours-long gang rape of a teenage girl in her own vehicle.

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Los Angeles judge dismisses sexual assault and battery lawsuit filed against Marilyn Manson by former assistant

Ashley Walters had accused Manson of abuse that took place while she worked as his personal assistant from 2010 to 2011

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No Pseudonymity for Civil Defendant Accused of Sexual Assault

From today's decision by Judge Jeannette Vargas (S.D.N.Y.) in Finley v. Przybylowski: Plaintiff and Defendant are attorneys who met seven… The post No Pseudonymity for Civil Defendant Accused of Sexual Assault appeared first on Reason.com.

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Takeaways from AP report on sexual violence in Mali

Multiple women have told The Associated Press they survived or witnessed alleged rapes and other sexual assaults committed by a new Russian military unit in Mali

The Independent UK

Women fleeing Mali's conflict say they were sexually assaulted but silence hides many more

Women and girls from Mali are alleging rape and sexual assault by Russian fighters with Africa Corps, a new military unit under Moscow's control

The Independent UK

Gateshead grooming gang members jailed for rape and sexual assaults

Five men who targeted vulnerable girls in park sentenced to terms of between 18 months and 14 years

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Revenge' Sexual Assault Allegation Against Diddy Resurfaces Amid Tupac Murder Claims in New Lawsuit

A 2024 civil lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, alleging revenge sexual assault, resurfaces amid Tupac murder claims, reigniting controversy.

International Business Times UK

Oscar-nominated documentary 'Black Box Diaries' has delayed premiere in Japan after legal issues

Japanese journalist Shiori Ito's documentary, “Black Box Diaries,” has finally premiered in Japan after facing legal hurdles

The Independent UK

‘Human trafficking behind prison walls’: women jailed in Texas allege rampant sexual abuse

Women at FMC Carswell – long a focus of sexual abuse investigations – say prison officials have turned a blind eye

The Guardian - US

Smokey Robinson claims accuser recently 'stole thousands of dollars of valuables' from him

Motown icon Smokey Robinson has claimed a woman accusing him of sexual assault recently stole "thousands of dollars" worth of valuables from a storage unit belonging to him.

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Dileep verdict: Editorials question ‘patriarchal elements’, decision to welcome back actor

Earlier this week, the Additional Special Sessions Court in Ernakulam delivered its verdict in a case that became one of Kerala’s most closely watched trials in recent memory. After a five-year trial, actor Dileep, accused of masterminding the abduction and sexual assault of an actor, was found not guilty in…

Newslaundry

Glenn Hamer resigns as CEO of Texas Association of Business weeks after sexual assault allegations

An unidentified woman sued Hamer two weeks ago, accusing him of sexually assaulting and harassing her before retaliating against her using his position at the powerful business group.

The Texas Tribune

Met Police officer who made up sexual assault claim is convicted

PC Lauren Evans was found guilty of perverting the course of justice

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The Independent UK

Judi Dench slammed for ‘out of touch’ defense of disgraced Harvey Weinstein

British acting legend, 90, says she never had bad experiences working with the convicted rapist

The Guardian - UK

Tim Westwood pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault and indecent assault charges

Former Radio 1 DJ pleads not guilty to a total of 15 charges at Southwark crown court

The Independent UK

State mulls appeal after Indian actor acquitted in high-profile rape case of actress

Malayalam actor was accused of conspiring in abduction and sexual assault of leading actress

Evening Standard

Tim Westwood pleads not guilty in court to rape and sexual assault charges

Ex-BBC DJ denies rapes and sexual abuse across three decades of his showbiz career

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Ex-Radio One DJ Tim Westwood denies rape and sexual assault charges

The 68-year-old appeared at Southwark Crown Court.

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Dileep acquitted in 2017 actor assault case, Pulsar Suni convicted

In a deeply troubling turn of events, a Kerala sessions court has convicted prime accused Pulsar Suni but acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep in the horrific 2017 sexual assault case of a woman actor.

The Guardian - UK

Former doctor charged with sexual assaults against 38 patients in his care

Nathaniel Spencer, from Birmingham, is accused of 45 offences, including some against children under 13

The Independent UK

Former doctor charged with dozens of sexual assaults against patients, including children

The former doctor will appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on 20 January 2026

Euronews

'It prolongs the trauma': French woman allegedly drugged by official decries slow pace of justice

More than 240 women accuse Christian Nègre, a former senior official in the Culture Ministry, of secretly drugging them with diuretics during job interviews, then deliberately placing them in situations where they would be forced to urinate in public or on themselves.

The Guardian - US

Report takes aim at Fifa and IOC over policies for athletes convicted of sexual assault

The collaborative report said a lack of clear standards across borders creates confusion for big events like the World Cup and Olympics

AAP

Unknown number of servicewomen gagged by ADF agreements

The defence force chief is offering to review non-disclosure orders for victims of sexual misconduct but stopped short of committing to a blanket annulment.

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