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4h ago Russell Brand had ‘insane sexual appetite’ and his bad behaviour was normalised, trial told
5h ago Pennsylvania ‘lookback’ bill for child sexual assault survivors again stalled

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters march in London and call for ceasefire

Seven protesters were arrested for incidents involving ‘offensive placards and chants, violence and sexual assault’

The Independent UK · May 18, 2024

Expert says employers can be found liable for sexual assault outside of work hours as PwC fights case

Accountancy firm argues it is not liable since it had taken ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent such behaviour

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2024

Stars push for Kevin Spacey's return

Liam Neeson, Sharon Stone and more voice support for the actor, who has fielded multiple sexual assault claims

Salon · May 17, 2024

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OPINION - How is it that Dubai is safer for women than London? I'm ashamed

You would be stunned at how many women in this city fear being raped or being seriously sexually assaulted. That’s because, in my experience, so many women have either actually been sexually assaulted or know somebody who has. This fear impacts every aspect of our lives and I can tell…

Evening Standard · May 17, 2024

Golders Green rabbi to stand trial for alleged sexual assault

A rabbi has denied sexually touching a woman in north London and will stand trial.

Evening Standard · May 17, 2024

Palaniswami urges T.N. government to punish perpetrators in Udumalpet rape case

AIADMK leader condemns sexual assault in Tamil Nadu, urges government to punish perpetrators for deteriorating law and order.

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

Pentagon Reports Decline In Military Sexual Assaults

Recent data shows a decrease in reported sexual assaults among U.S. military personnel, highlighting progress in prevention efforts.

Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers

Pentagon officials are cautiously optimistic that an overall decline in reported sexual assaults among active-duty service members and the military academies suggests that leaders are finally getting a handle on what has been a persistent problem

The Independent UK · May 16, 2024

CUK Assistant Professor suspended over sexual assault allegations

Central University of Kerala suspends Assistant Professor pending investigation into sexual assault allegations at amusement park.

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

Search for man who intervened during sexual assault at Twickenham station

A witness who attended a nearby rugby game intervened, police say

Evening Standard · May 15, 2024

Nepal's star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane acquitted of rape charges

NEW DELHI: Nepali cricket star Sandeep Lamichhane on Wednesday had his rape conviction quashed after the former national captain challenged an eight-year jail sentence for sexual assault handed down in January.

The Times of India · May 15, 2024

Move to shield sex abuse victims from defamation action

Accused sexual assault perpetrators won't be able to use the threat of defamation to silence and intimidate victims, under new laws coming to Victoria.

AAP · May 15, 2024

Sandeshkhali emerges as the rallying point for campaign in West Bengal

Allegations of land grab and sexual assault in dominate Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal.

The Hindu · May 14, 2024

Victoria moves to protect sexual assault victims from defamation action for reporting crimes

Exclusive: Government hopes proposed law will encourage people to come forward to police without fear of legal action

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024

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French Court Acquits Roman Polanski Of Defamation Charges

French court acquits Roman Polanski of defamation in a case involving sexual assault allegations. The ruling focused on defamation, not the truth of the as...

The Hindu · May 14, 2024

Protest in Sandeshkhali following arrest of four women in TMC MLA heckle case

Sandeshkhali violence: Protests erupt in Sandeshkhali over arrest of women linked to BJP, accusing TMC leaders of sexual assault.

AAP · May 14, 2024

Lawyer accused of sharing sexual assault victim details

Police have charged a solicitor who allegedly published details of a sexual assault complainant while representing the man charged in the case.

The Hindu · May 13, 2024

Case against activist for putting up ‘Wanted Prajwal’ poster

The High Grounds police on Saturday registered an FIR against a political activist for putting up “wanted” poster of JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, involved in an alleged sexual assault case currently being investigated.

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Newslaundry · May 13, 2024

Mandate 2024, Ep 4: BJP’s women safety pitch vs the accused sex offenders in its backyard

The BJP claims women are safer under the Narendra Modi government, simultaneously accusing its political opponents of prioritising appeasement over law and order. The Sandeshkhali episode in West Bengal – a case in point – where leaders of the governing TMC have been accused of sexual assault.

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

Prajwal Revanna sexual assault case: Siddaramaiah rules out handing over probe to CBI despite BJP demand

Karnataka CM rejects BJP's demand for CBI probe in sexual assault case, defends SIT investigation, accuses BJP of misleading statements.

The Hindu · May 11, 2024

BJP leader Devaraje Gowda, arrested in sexual assault case, remanded in judicial custody

BJP leader G. Devaraje Gowda was arrested in connection with the case of sexual assault registered with Holenarasipur Town Police.

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2024

Drink spiking is back in the spotlight – so why do Australians know so little about it?

While experts say drink spiking is ‘probably relatively rare’, many victims are reluctant to report and the government has not investigated the problem since 2004

Guyanese Politician Accused Of Sexual Assault For Second Time

Guyana politician Nigel Dharamlall faces second sexual assault accusation, sparking criticism and concerns about handling of the case.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

BJP leader Devaraje Gowda taken into custody in Chitradurga district

BJP leader G. Devaraje Gowda was taken into custody by the Hiriyur police near Guyilahal toll plaza in Chitradurga district on Friday evening in connection with a sexual assault case filed against him by the Holenarsipur Town police in Hassan.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Sandeshkhali violence | TMC threatens to move EC against NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma

TMC to file complaint against NCW chairperson for alleged misuse of power in Sandeshkhali sexual assault case

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