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Sri Lankan cricketer Gunathilaka cleared of sexual assault charge in Australia

Danushka Gunathilaka found not guilty of sexual assault in Sydney. Judge Sarah Huggett said evidence showed no opportunity for Gunathilaka to remove condom during intercourse. Prosecutors said he made incorrect statements during police interview, but Judge disagreed due to confusion, fatigue, language barrier & memory. Gunathilaka free to return to…

The Hindu

HC extends stay on proceedings against Ganesh Kumar

Kerala HC extends stay on case against K.B. Ganesh Kumar MLA in Solar scam-related sexual assault case till Oct 16. Judge observed allegations serious but granted extension as counsel sought time to engage senior counsel. Petitioner submitted case an abuse of process, inquiry commission not finding letter a forged one.…

The Hindu

Changing the age of consent is not the solution to protecting young people from unhealthy relationships with adults

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of abuse, including sexual assault and rape, by four women. The allegations – which Brand denies – include the sexual assault of a woman who says she was in a relationship with Brand when she was 16 and he was in his…

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Doctors’ union president apologises after saying incidents of sexual assault in medicine ‘not high’

Dr Antony Sara says it is ‘unacceptable’ that sexual harassment ‘remains distressingly prevalent’ for doctors at work

The Guardian - AU

Fashion mogul Peter Nygård allegedly used firm’s head office to assault women

In a trial that started Tuesday in Toronto five women accuse Nygård of similar sexual assaults and confinement over 25 years

The Guardian - US

Cold case murder of six-year-old boy is finally cracked nearly 40 years later

Fred Cain III, 69, was arrested in Oregon after DNA evidence allegedly linked him to the abduction, sexual assault and murder of Jeremy Stoner in 1987

The Independent UK

How rape myths and unconscious biases prejudice the judicial system against women -- and rape survivors in particular

It is well documented that women who are sexually assaulted, or raped, rarely report the crime to the police. The US charity, the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, has shown that one in six women in the US has been the victim of rape or attempted rape, yet two…

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'You have to be everybody’s best friend': how dreams and desires leave TV and film crew vulnerable to workplace exploitation

A recent investigation by UK media outlets has uncovered a number of sexual assault allegations against Russell Brand, a comedian and TV presenter. Brand has denied the accusations, however this is a timely reminder of the urgent need to challenge and address power asymmetries – not just between men and…

The Conversation

Russell Brand claims he’s target of ‘war on free speech’ as police probe fresh sexual assault allegations

The Met say has received ‘a number’ of fresh historic allegations against the comedian

Evening Standard

'Prolonged violation': Rapist 'preyed' on unconscious woman's vulnerability

The protracted sexual assault was captured on CCTV.

The Canberra Times

Ex-boxing champ accused of sexual assaults before Anthony Joshua title fight at Tottenham Hotspur stadium

Glenn McCrory denies sexual assault of three women at dinner before boxing match

Evening Standard

Russell Brand latest: Met Police investigating sexual offence claims as comedian starts new Rumble live stream

Brand vehemently denies accusations of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse

The Independent UK

Russell Brand: Met Police investigating sexual offence claims as comedian starts new Rumble live stream

Brand vehemently denies accusations of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse

The Independent UK

Former police constable admits to five sexual assaults on night out

Mark Slade, who was serving with West Mercia Police at the time of the assaults, will be sentenced at a later date

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The Independent UK

Met Police receives ‘number of allegations of sexual assault’ about Russell Brand

Comedian Brand has vehemently denied all allegations against him after number of women came forward

The Guardian - AU

Female doctors vulnerable to sexual assault due to hospital work environments, expert says

Dr Louise Stone says victims have spoken of ‘enforced closeness’ of long sessions in operating rooms and the ‘boys’ club culture’ of industry

The Independent UK

Russell Brand thanks ‘questioning’ supporters after week of sex allegations

Brand has strongly denied allegations of rape and sexual assault made by four women in an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and ‘Dispatches’

Salon

Russell Brand's next gig: Cult leader

The comedian speaks to his devoted followers to deny assault allegations using patriarchal misdirection

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The Guardian - UK

Firms pull ads from Rumble platform over Russell Brand videos

Burger King, Asos and HelloFresh remove ads from site in wake of allegations about comedian

The Independent UK

Russell Brand thanks ‘questioning’ supporters after week of sex allegations

Brand has strongly denied allegations of rape and sexual assault made by four women in an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and ‘Dispatches’

The National (Scotland)

Russell Brand makes first public comments since rape and sexual assault allegations

RUSSELL Brand has spoken out about a “extraordinary and distressing” week after rape and sexual assault allegations were made against him.

AAP

NT police officer behind bars on sexual assault charges

Northern Territory police say an officer is behind bars and will face court after being charged with sexual intercourse without consent and aggravated assault.

The Independent UK

Russell Brand admits ‘distressing week’ and floats media conspiracy over sex assault allegations

Comedian has strongly denied the allegations made against him

The Independent UK

Russell Brand thanks ‘questioning’ supporters following week of sex allegations

Brand has strongly denied allegations of rape and sexual assault made by four women in an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Dispatches.

Evening Standard

Russell Brand says past week has been ‘extraordinary and distressing’ since allegations of sexual assault and rape

Russell Brand has thanked supporters for “questioning the information you are being presented with” and described the week since allegations of sexual assault were made against him as “extraordinary and distressing”.

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