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Rare spat over sexual assault trials prompts case audit

A top prosecutor has rejected "preposterous" attacks over sexual assault cases that are supposedly doomed to fail, but has launched a review process.

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London police officer accused of sexual assault at karaoke bar

PC Thomas Hawkes, 22, is accused of repeatedly rubbing his foot up the inside of the woman’s leg at the venue

Evening Standard

Police officer charged with serious sexual offences

A 55-year-old Queensland police officer has been charged with four counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault relating to alleged incidents while off duty.

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Filmmaker Roman Polanski on trial in Paris on defamation charges

Filmmaker Roman Polanski will face a defamation trial on Tuesday in France for questioning the veracity of the sexual assault allegations made by actress Charlotte Lewis.

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Man appeals conviction for 'brazen' Valentine's rape

A man who was jailed for the sexual assault of a woman after he was hired to perform a Valentine's Day massage has claimed he should never have stood trial.

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#TheyLied Libel Case, Stemming from Allegations of "Mental and Physical Abuse[]" by Fellow High School Student, Can Go Forward

The culture of public accusation and shaming, in high school (and stemming from a relationship that apparently happened when the accuser and accused were sophomores).

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Teen charged over Melbourne jogger sexual assault

A 13-year-old boy has been bailed to appear in court at a later date after he was charged with stalking, false imprisonment and sexual assault.

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Prima Facie by Suzie Miller review – vital story stripped of its stage power

Miller’s adaptation of her celebrated play about sexual assault and the legal system lacks the economy and tautness that made for such compelling theatre

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Unfortunate reality that people knock on doors of tantriks for solutions: Bombay High Court on sexual assault case

It is an unfortunate reality of our times that people knock on the doors of tantriks/babas for solutions to their problems, the Bombay High Court has said while upholding the conviction of a man for sexually assaulting six intellectually-challenged girls.

The Hindu

New way of reporting sex assault leads to man charged

Complaints made through an alternative reporting method have led to an arrest and charges against a man for rape and sexual assault.

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No Pseudonymity for Woman Suing Alleging Rape by Sean "Diddy" Combs

From yesterday's decision by Judge Jessica Clarke (S.D.N.Y.) in Doe v. Combs: Plaintiff alleges that Combs, Pierre and the Third Assailant … gang raped her when she was {17 years old} [and under the influence of drugs and alcohol they supplied] …. The Court recognizes that public disclosure of Doe's…

Reason

Police deny racial profiling over identity bungle

Racial profiling did not contribute to the arrest of a former immigration detainee wrongly charged with sexual assault, Victoria Police say.

AAP

Time to put criminals behind bars: Governor Ananda Bose on Shahjahan Sheikh’s arrest

Governor welcomes arrest of TMC leader in sexual assault case, calls for end to violence in Bengal.

The Hindu

Ex-detainee's sex charges dropped after identity bungle

A man released from an immigration detention centre was wrongly charged with sexual assault in a case of mistaken identity, Victoria Police have revealed.

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Trinamool leader Sheikh Shahjahan arrested, sent to 10-day police custody

Sandeshkhali violence: Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan arrested for multiple allegations including land grab and sexual assault in West Bengal.

The Hindu

Actor assault case: Kerala HC declines plea for cancelling bail granted to actor Dileep

Kerala High Court declines to cancel actor Dileep's bail in actor assault case, citing nearing trial completion.

The Canberra Times

Rapist targeted woman in 'sinister' sexual assault, court hears

Victim was so intoxicated she 'could not move or speak': prosecutor.

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Venezuelan Immigrant Arrested In Virginia For Sexual Assault On Minor

Venezuelan immigrant detained for sexual assault in Virginia; Trump expected to win Michigan primary amid Democratic Party divisions.

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Tories putting party reputation before sexual assault claim, says alleged victim

Exclusive: Woman says central party paid £15,000 for her private health care but did not investigate her allegation against MP

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces New Sexual Assault Lawsuit Allegations

Former employee accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault and illicit activities in a contentious legal battle.

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Vin Diesel Provides Fast & Furious Sequel Update On Instagram

Vin Diesel shares update on Fast & Furious franchise and addresses sexual assault allegations. Fast and Furious 11 set for 2025 release.

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Calls to expedite student safety watchdog, fine unis

The End Rape on Campus group has called for universities to be held to account for their handling of sexual assaults, including through financial penalties.

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Venezuelan Illegal Immigrant Arrested For Sexual Assault In Virginia

A Venezuelan illegal immigrant arrested for sexual assault in Virginia raises concerns about immigration enforcement and border security.

Evening Standard

Actor Gérard Depardieu faces further sexual assault complaint

French film star accused of groping movie decorator while on-set in 2021

International Business Times

French Actor Depardieu Faces New Sex Assault Complaint

A set designer has filed a complaint against French screen legend Gerard Depardieu for an alleged sexual assault during a 2021 film shoot, her lawyer said Sunday.

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