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Jenna Ortega Addresses Percy Hynes White's Absence From 'Wednesday'

Jenna Ortega discusses Percy Hynes White's absence from 'Wednesday' season 2 due to sexual assault allegations. New characters introduced to aid transition...

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Torture, abuse and humiliation: Palestinians on Israeli prison ‘hell’

Ex-prisoners report sexual assault and starvation in alleged ‘torture camp’ jails presided over by Itamar Ben-Gvir

The Guardian - UK

Rape myths can affect jurors’ perceptions of sexual assault, and that needs to change

In Canada, more than 34,000 cases of sexual assault were reported to police in 2022, representing a 38 per cent increase from 2017.

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Houston Police trying to contact victims after 4,017 sexual assault cases were shelved, chief says

Houston's interim police chief says a lack of communication from department leaders made it possible for officers to drop more than 264,000 cases

The Independent UK

Violence against women isn’t the only national emergency – we must also tackle the misogyny that’s causing it

The National Police Chiefs’ Council has declared violence against women a national emergency in England and Wales. The first national police analysis of the scale of the problem estimated 2 million women to be victims of offences including stalking, harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse.

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Ex-Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson guilty of rape and sexual assaults

Ross Davidson, who performed as Ross Wild, was found guilty of rape and sexual assaults

Evening Standard

Husband found not guilty of 'brutal' wedding night rape

A man accused of a series of sexual assaults on his wedding night and honeymoon has been found not guilty on all charges in a Sydney court.

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Harvey Weinstein in hospital with Covid-19 and pneumonia as ex-film mogul awaits rape and sexual assault trial

Weinstein has been moved from New York's Rikers Island jail complex to a locked ward at Bellevue Hospital

Evening Standard

‘Sadistic and manipulative’ ex-Spandau Ballet singer guilty of rape

Ross Davidson, who was in band between 2017 and 2019 as Ross Wild, also guilty of sexual assault against two women

The Guardian - UK

The Republican party remains the party of denying women human rights

The GOP ticket of JD Vance and Donald Trump, from ‘menstrual surveillance’ to sexual assault, has made itself clear

The Guardian - US

Afternoon Update: Australia’s sanctions on Israeli settlers; farmers take on daylight saving; and what a Trump presidency means for Australia

Sanctions imposed in response to ‘beatings, sexual assault and torture of Palestinians’, foreign minister Wong alleges

The Guardian - AU

Inmate van escape trial starts for Tennessee man facing sexual assault allegations

The first of multiple trials has begun involving a Tennessee man charged with raping children to create pornography and accused in lawsuits of sexually assaulting dozens of women for years while police in his town did little to investigate him

The Independent UK

‘Significant assault’: two staff from Nine’s Olympic broadcast team allegedly attacked in Paris in suspected robbery

The incident follows the alleged sexual assault of an Australian tourist in Paris last weekend

The Guardian - AU

Australian team briefed on alleged Paris sexual assault

Australian team chef de mission Anna Meares says the report of a tourist being attacked in Paris is horrific.

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Ex-Villawood detainee compensated over sexual assaults

A former detainee at Sydney's Villawood detention centre has been deemed eligible for $15,000 in compensation after he was physically and sexually assaulted.

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Harvey Weinstein Faces Pretrial Hearing Ahead Of Retrial

Harvey Weinstein prepares for retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in New York after 2020 conviction overturned. Prosecutors pursuing new claims. Acc...

The Independent UK

Harvey Weinstein due in NYC courtroom for hearing tied to upcoming retrial

Harvey Weinstein is scheduled to appear in a New York court ahead of a planned retrial on rape and sexual assault charges

Evening Standard

Hackney councillor Lee Laudat-Scott charged with sexual assault of a child days after quitting council

Lee Laudat-Scott appeared in court on Thursday charged under the sexual offences act with ‘intentionally touching’ a boy aged under 13

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French Church's Best-known Humanitarian Accused Of Sexual Assault

France's best known priest, the late Abbe Pierre, a revered and beloved champion of the homeless, has been accused of sexually assaulting several women and a girl, his charities said Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Beloved priest Abbe Pierre was the conscience of France. Several women now accuse him of assault

An international foundation says its founder, the late French cleric Abbe Pierre, has been accused of sexual assault or harassment by several women

Radio France Internationale

French priest Abbé Pierre accused of sexual assault by several women, charities say

Charities Emmaus and Fondation Abbé Pierre announced Wednesday that a deceased French priest, renowned for his dedication to helping those in need, has been posthumously accused of sexual assault. The allegations involve multiple women, including one who was a minor at the time of the alleged incident.

The Independent UK

Former senior Army officer facing sexual assault charge admits disgraceful conduct

Ex-Major General James Roddis appeared via video-link at the Bulford Military Court Centre in Salisbury

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France Rugby To Tighten Player Outing Rules After Alleged Sexual Assaults‌ In Argentina ‌

Florian Grill emphasizes stricter guidelines and accountability for players following recent incidents in Argentina.‌

The Independent UK

Rudy Giuliani’s sexual assault accuser asks to restart her case after bankruptcy dismissal

Noelle Dunphy accused the former mayor of sexual assault, harassment, wage theft and other misconduct

The Independent UK

French rugby head says 'chain of events is dramatic' after national team assault, racism claims

French Rugby Federation President Florian Grill has addressed allegations of sexual assault and racism against members of the national team on its tour of Argentina, saying the “chain of events is dramatic” for all involved

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