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Another abuse scandal rocks France after Gisèle Pelicot, this time involving children

In a troubling turn of events, Paris finds itself at the center of a child abuse controversy, with reports surpassing 100 allegations of mistreatment and sexual assault within schools. Fueled by the Gisèle Pelicot case, concerned parents are pushing for thorough investigations and accountability from authorities.

The Times of India

Jury seated as US trial of Catholic priest accused of sexual assault begins

Anthony Odiong, charged with sexually abusing three female congregants in Texas, could face life sentence

The Guardian - US

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh out on 30-day parole, marks 16th release since conviction

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, jailed for sexual assault, has received a 30-day parole. This is his sixteenth temporary release since his conviction. He was released from Sunaria Jail early this morning. Ram Rahim will stay at his Dera Sacha Sauda in Sirsa during this parole period.…

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Varanasi shocker: Mother sells 12-year-old girl for Rs 16,000 and 10 saris; she was raped multiple times, forced to work as house help

A 12-year-old girl was allegedly sold by her mother for Rs 16,000 and 10 saris in Uttar Pradesh. She was then subjected to repeated sexual assault by a 40-year-old man and later abused again by an auto driver after being abandoned. Police have arrested the mother, the man, and the…

The Economic Times

MAFS UK Scandal Deepens: Groom Claims He Was Silenced After Producers Dismissed Sexual Assault Fears

The Married at First Sight UK scandal intensifies as former male participants allege sexual abuse and institutional silencing

International Business Times UK

‘Massive’ child abuse scandal in France as school staff investigated for violence and sexual assault

Paris police looking into more than 100 allegations of mistreatment by ‘monitors’ after parents’ groups said they had fought for years to be taken seriously

The Guardian - UK

Flotilla Activists Allege Israeli Forces Used a Gun to Sexually Assault Detainees as Italy Opens Criminal Investigation

Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla allege systematic abuse by Israeli forces, prompting prosecutors in Rome to investigate claims of kidnapping, torture and sexual assault. Israel denies the allegations.

International Business Times UK

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Freed Gazan flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse

Global Sumud Flotilla activists have alleged beatings, abuse and sexual assault by Israeli authorities after their boats were intercepted.

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Flotilla activists allege sexual assaults and abuse on Israeli 'torture boat'

PARTICIPANTS in the Global Sumud Flotilla have given accounts of alleged abuse, assault and torture following their interception by Israeli forces,…

The National (Scotland)

Ex-Ofcom chair warns of reality TV ‘exploitation’ after Married At First Sight claims

Lord Grade, former chairman of Ofcom, has warned that reality television producers are at risk of “crossing a line into exploitation and taking risks with the public’s mental health.” His comments follow allegations of sexual misconduct and rape made by former participants of Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK ,…

The Independent UK

NSW:Genealogy tech under microscope in sexual assault case

A man accused of three sexual assaults has been refused bail despite his lawyer saying she has not seen the untested DNA evidence the case hinges on.

AAP

Genealogy tech under microscope in sexual assault case

A man accused of three sexual assaults has been refused bail despite his lawyer saying she has not seen the untested DNA evidence the case hinges on.

AAP

Can A Horny Rom-Com Like Off Campus Handle Sexual Assault Responsibly?

Prime Video’s Off Campus is being sold as the horniest rom‑com on TV, but it also centres a sexual assault storyline. Can it handle it?

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Lawsuit Against Virginia Tech Alleging Anti-Male Bias in Title IX Proceedings Can Go Forward in Part

“Johnny has alleged abundant facts that, if true, raise grave concerns about the way VT, through these administrators, conducted the investigations of Pauline’s and Jane’s sexual-assault claims, as well as the ultimate outcomes of those inquiries. Simply put, Johnny has alleged facts that, if true, raise a plausible inference that…

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Exec Denies Married At First Sight Has Been Canceled But Says Network Is Investigating Sexual Assault Allegations

The network's head honcho is speaking out.

International Business Times UK

'False, Malicious, Fabricated': JPMorgan Executive Sues Banker of Defamation Over Explosive 'Sex Slave' Claims

A JPMorgan executive has filed a defamation lawsuit against a former employee who accused her of sexual assault and racial abuse, intensifying the legal feud.

The Independent UK

Channel 4 boss ‘deeply sorry’ after MAFS sexual assault and rape allegations

Senior figures at Channel 4, including chief executive Priya Dogra, spoke at a briefing.

Reason

Use This One Weird Trick to Keep Your Name Out of an Upcoming Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against You

Or at least try: A court considered it, but ultimately said no.

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Evening Standard

MPs write to Channel 4 over allegations of rape and sexual assault on MAFS UK

The move follows allegations made during a Panorama documentary.

International Business Times UK

'I Almost Took a Teen Bride': Steven Tyler's Slammed As His Own Words Are Being Used Against Him In SA Lawsuit

Steven Tyler's memoir is central to a sexual assault lawsuit involving allegations of grooming and abuse from the 1970s. A California claim remains active, with trial set for August 2026.

The Guardian - US

Three Toronto police officers arrested over sexual assault in Barcelona

Two off-duty officers allegedly assaulted a sex worker in a taxi in Ciutat Vella, according to police in Catalonia

International Business Times UK

Groomed and Impregnated: The Horrific Civil Suit Accusations Steven Tyler is Fighting to Dismiss

Steven Tyler is set for a civil trial in California over historic sexual assault allegations, as a judge allows the case to proceed under the state's 'lookback' law.

The Guardian - UK

The Dark Side of Married at First Sight review – there is enough awful detail here to fuel 1,000 more exposés

The allegations of rape and sexual assault in this documentary about the Channel 4 series are hugely troubling and revealing. Surely this is the end for MAFS?

The Independent UK

French star Patrick Bruel denies accusations of rape and sexual assault: ‘I have never forced a woman’

Singer and actor is subject of at least four complaints involving sexual violence in France

The Guardian - AU

French star Patrick Bruel denies multiple sexual assault allegations

Singer and actor who has appeared in more than 40 films faces investigations in France and Belgium

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