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No Pseudonymity for Plaintiff Who Had Posted About Alleged Sexual Assault Under Her Own Name on "Are We Dating the Same Guy?" Facebook Group

Magistrate Judge Bristow Marchant's decision earlier this month in Doe v. Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. (D.S.C.) arose in a case where plaintiff sued alleging that a coworker had sexually assaulted her, including by "threatening her with a gun." Many (though not all) courts allow plaintiffs alleging sexual assault to…

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Met Police officer sacked and banned from the force after sexual assault conviction

Detective Constable Jose Poonsawat admitted sexually assaulting a woman while off-duty

Evening Standard

Judge faces cases ban after scathing watchdog report

A judge has been accused of being incompetent and vilifying a sexual assault complainant but a judicial watchdog has not suggested firing him.

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French Prosecutors Request Trial In Depardieu Rape Probe

Paris prosecutors called Thursday for film legend Gerard Depardieu to face trial for the alleged rape of a fellow actor, ahead of another case against him set to be heard in October.

International Business Times

French prosecutors request trial in Depardieu rape probe

Paris prosecutors called Thursday for film legend Gerard Depardieu to face trial for the alleged rape of a fellow actor, ahead of another case against him set to be heard in October.

Radio France Internationale

$1M verdict for teen, already a victim when she was assaulted by an officer

A federal jury has decided the city of New Orleans owes $1 million to a teenage sexual assault victim who was befriended by a city police officer and further abused by him

The Independent UK

Nebraska man whose active shooter drill got out of hand admits terroristic threats and sexually assaulting a child

Prosecutors alleged that John Channels planted fake victims and fired blanks from a handgun to make a shooter drill seem real to unwitting employees

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AIIMS Director appeals to protesting resident doctors to resume duties

The doctors are protesting to demonstrate their commitment to patient care after murder and sexual assault of a female doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Badlapur Sexual Horror: 300 FIRs filed, Over 40 arrested for protest

Internet services have been shut down in Badlapur and shops are ordered to remain closed. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CCTV image released following sexual assault in Abbey Wood

Officers investigating a report of a sexual assault on a woman in south east London have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.

Evening Standard

Why don’t women get justice on sexual assault?

Letters: Readers respond to Alexandra Heminsley’s account of her sexual assault on a train and the trial that acquitted her attacker

The Guardian - UK

Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrial

Prosecutors have confirmed Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan

The Independent UK

She accused a New Orleans priest of sexual assault. The church quietly moved him out of state

Police called Lisa Friloux’s complaint against Gilbert Enderle ‘unfounded’. After a Guardian investigation, they’re now examining whether the clergyman committed battery

The Guardian - US

Personal trainer jailed for rape of 18-year-old client he groomed with partner

A prosecutor said the couple worked together to ‘systematically plan and execute the rape of a young woman who trusted them’.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Yes, bystanders can save women from sexual assault. But I know first-hand that’s not always enough

Violence against women on UK trains is increasing – no wonder, when courts often seem more concerned about the ‘impact’ on perpetrators than their victims, says author Alexandra Heminsley

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The-Dream's Lawyers Seek Dismissal Of Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Grammy-winning producer The-Dream faces lawsuit for alleged sexual assault and abuse. Legal battle ensues.

The Independent UK

Songwriter-producer The-Dream seeks dismissal of sexual assault lawsuit

Lawyers for The-Dream, a Grammy-winning songwriter and producer, are seeking the dismissal of a woman’s lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault and other abuse

Evening Standard

Former Metropolitan Police officer charged with sexual assault of child

Lee Hargrave, 48, has been charged with a string of offences including voyeurism

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Lawyer accused of sharing victim info has charge binned

A lawyer for Sydney gang figures has had a criminal charge against him dropped after being accused of illegally sharing details of a sexual assault complainant.

The Independent UK

Violence against women and girls should get swift justice too, says ex-victims commissioner

Vera Baird says fast-tracking rape and sexual assault cases could have ‘significant deterrent’

Dynamite News

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Kolkata doctor rape, murder case

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday took a suo motu cognizance of the alleged sexual assault of a second-year PG student of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder: Calcutta HC handsover case to CBI

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered a CBI investigation into the sexual assault and murder of a woman post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, on August 9. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata Doctor Rape: Junior doctors, others summoned for questioning

Four junior doctors are among those summoned by Kolkata police for questioning on Tuesday in connection with the murder and alleged sexual assault case of a second year postgraduate student. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

French rugby players accused of sexual assault in Argentina are released from house arrest

A pair of professional French rugby players have been released from house arrest in Argentina but must remain in the country while they await trial on charges of aggravated sexual assault after an Argentine court order

The Independent UK

Doctors and nurses accused of rape left free to work in NHS

Exclusive: Almost 250 medics facing sexual assault or rape allegations have been free to work unrestricted

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