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Former MP Milton Orkopoulos guilty of child sexual assault, drug charges

Orkopoulos, who has spent almost all of the last 15 years behind bars since his last trial ended in 2008, is looking at least another decade behind bars.

Newcastle Herald

OPINION - It’s high time we had specialist rape and sexual violence courtrooms

Yesterday the Government released a report that found rape and sexual assault victims who pre-record their evidence are more likely to have a better experience of the court process. The measure, which has been available in all crown courts in England and Wales since September last year, has made the…

Evening Standard

Labour MP Lisa Nandy drops out of event following CBI assault claims

A senior Labour MP has dropped out of a Confederation of British Industry (CBI) event after the organisation was embroiled in fresh allegations of serious sexual assault and drug use among its staff.

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Sexual assault reports increased 28% at US military academies in 2022

Twenty-one percent of female cadets and 4% of male cadets said they’d experienced unwanted sexual contact in the 2021–22 school year.

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Two men arrested on suspicion of rape after serious sexual assault in Cardiff

A subway in Cardiff city centre was cordoned off following the alleged assault

Wales Online

Judge asks indecisive Jarryd Hayne jury to persevere

Jurors in Jarryd Hayne's third sexual assault trial have been asked to push forward saying they could not reach a unanimous verdict.

The New Daily

Rishi Sunak urged to block suspended Tories from standing for party in election

Currently six former Tory MPs sit in the Commons as independents over disciplinary matters - including allegations of sexual assault, harassment and drug abuse. Only one has ruled out standing in the next election

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Physician cleared of sexual assaults after second trial

A Newcastle doctor has been cleared of all unresolved charges he sexually assaulted patients by touching them inappropriately during medical examinations.

AAP

Weekend break for jury in third Jarryd Hayne rape trial

A jury considering whether Jarryd Hayne is guilty of sexual assault has headed home for the weekend after deliberating for more than 16 hours.

AAP

Ex-NSW minister paid to protect reputation, lawyer says

A barrister defending former NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos against sexual assault allegations involving teenaged boys says the complainants are unreliable.

AAP

Family Planning Northern Territory to stop bulk billing from May as inflation sees costs soar for social services

The only free family planning centre in Australia is about to start charging a gap fee, due to rising inflation and wage increases.

ABC News

Sunderland AFC winger Jack Diamond charged with rape and sexual assault

Jack Diamond, 23, has been suspended by the club following the charges

Evening Standard

Judge lets Nick Carter move forward with counterclaim against alleged rape victim

LAS VEGAS — A Las Vegas judge on Wednesday declined to dismiss Nick Carter’s claim that a woman who accused him of sexual assault had defamed him.

Tribune News Service

San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher accused of sexual harassment, assault in lawsuit

SAN DIEGO — Days after his stunning announcement that he was ending his state Senate campaign to seek treatment for post-traumatic stress and alcohol abuse, San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher has been accused in a lawsuit of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

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The Guardian - UK

Police drop sexual assault investigation of Tory MP but whip will not be restored

Knight, who has always denied any wrongdoing, was accused of sexual assault; Tories cite ‘further complaints’ for withholding whip

The National (Scotland)

Police drop sexual assault investigation into ex-Tory MP

AN ex-Tory MP has said that he has been cleared by police following a serious sexual assault allegation.

Evening Standard

MP Julian Knight cleared by police after sexual assault claim

Mr Knight, who was suspended from the Conservative Party over the case, had always strongly denied the allegation

The Independent UK

Julian Knight demands return of Tory whip after police drop sexual assault probe

Mr Knight, who was suspended from the Conservative Party over the case, always denied the allegation.

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Reason

Brickbat: Choosing Sides

The U.S. Air Force has admitted that it released military records of at least seven Republican Party congressional candidates to a Democratic Party-aligned research group without proper authorization during the 2022 campaign cycle. Among those candidates was Jennifer-Ruth Green, an Indiana congressional candidate whose files contained details of her sexual…

AAP

Judge refuses to delay rape-accused cop's trial

A judge has refused to delay the trial of a police officer accused of sexual assault as he prepares to defend a "voluminous and complex" case against him.

ABC News

Former Liberal Gareth Ward predicted to win Kiama seat despite hints of parliament suspension

Independent Kiama MP Gareth Ward, set to face trial later this year charged with five historic sexual assault offences, is predicted to be re-elected.

Reason

Title IX Sexual Assault Cases and Extraterritoriality

From today's decision by Judge Paul Maloney (W.D. Mich.) in Doe v. Calvin Univ.: In 2020, Plaintiff Jane Doe attended Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Calvin University offered a study abroad program in the Philippines with Silliman University, a private university in Dumaguete, Philippines. Silliman University selected some of…

Daily Record

Scots sex beast hounded from home live on TikTok is jailed

James Thomson, 68, was caged for 46 months for sexual assaults on 11-year-old girl and a woman in the Scottish Borders.

ABC News

Former Liberal minister, Kiama MP Gareth Ward pleads not guilty to sexual assault offences

The incumbent Kiama MP Gareth Ward has pleaded not guilty to four sexual assault charges and one count of common assault in the district court at Nowra.

AAP

Police appeal after 'brutal' 1982 sexual assault

Victoria Police is hoping new information will lead to a breakthrough in the investigation into a Melbourne sexual assault more than 40 years ago.

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