The Latest Breaking News from sexual assault

Russell Brand faces new rape and sexual assault charges

Brand, 50, had denied original allegations at Southwark Crown Court earlier this year

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025

Prosecutions for strangulation in England and Wales increase sixfold in three years

CPS says new law marked ‘significant shift in recognising serious nature’ of offence, often linked to domestic abuse and sexual assault

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025

Police officer dismissed for sexual assaulting another off-duty officer

Eugene Emmanuel was found to have committed gross misconduct and has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police Force

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2025

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

Metal Hammer · Dec 16, 2025

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.

Reason · Dec 15, 2025

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 · Dec 14, 2025

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 · Dec 14, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2025

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 · Dec 12, 2025

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 · Dec 12, 2025