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Emily Sheffield: Dark days ahead for American women if Joe Biden doesn’t step up on abortion

How many of you remember the explosive sexual assault allegations levelled against Justice Brett Kavanaugh by psychology professor Christine Blasey Ford, allegations he in turn vehemently denied? At the time America was gripped — as were we. It was 2018, MeToo was raging and Kavanaugh was Donald Trump’s ultra-conservative choice…

Evening Standard

Police make two arrests after alleged sexual assault at Wallsend park

A woman in her 20s reported being grabbed and sexually assaulted at Richardson Dees Park

Chronicle Live

Disgraced MPs Neil Parish and Imran Khan take the "Chiltern Hundreds"

The two MPs were not allowed to resign from the Commons despite Mr Parish being caught watching porn and Mr Khan being convicted of sexual assault

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At defamation trial, Amber Heard describes alleged sexual assault committed by Johnny Depp

In bombshell testimony Thursday, actress Amber Heard described multiple incidents in which ex-husband Johnny Depp turned physically violent toward her — including claims of a brutal sexual assault with a vodka bottle.

Tribune News Service

2nd lifeguard supervisor charged with sexually assaulting teen employee

Former lifeguard supervisor Hector Coz’s bail was set at $275,000 during a hearing where he faced charges of criminal sexual assault related to an alleged 2018 incident at the Jefferson Park Pool, 4822 N. Long Ave.

Chicago Sun-Times

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard nearly run into each other in court after her testimony on alleged sexual assault

Former married couple appears to make brief eye contact at heated moment in trial

The Independent UK

Probe launched after woman is victim of serious sexual assault near Scots nightclub

The 39-year-old victim had been in a wooded area close to the venue before the incident took place at 1am on Saturday, April 30.

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Victorian Liberal MP 'praying' for abortion to be banned in wake of concern about US law change

Bernie Finn, who has a reputation for expressing controversial views, says he doesn't support women's right to abortion even if they are pregnant as a result of sexual assault.

ABC News

Ayesha Hazarika: I want to weep for an America that is no longer our moral beacon

When I was younger, I was obsessed with America. Like so many, I grew up on a television diet rich with American treats from Roseanne and The Cosby Show to The West Wing. Roseanne became a racist, “America’s Dad” was accused by dozens of women of sexual assault and Donald…

Evening Standard

Maroochydore security guard facing more sexual assault charges on Sunshine Coast

The 23-year-old man is alleged to have met some of his victims while working at licensed venues in Maroochydore.

ABC News

Matt Ryan Opens Up About Falcons’ Pursuit of Deshaun Watson

Atlanta seemed like the likely landing spot for the former Texans quarterback before Cleveland offered a monster deal.

Sports Illustrated

Police say 'no criminality established' in Renfrew sexual assault investigation

Police have ended their investigation into a sexual assault in Renfrew concluding that no criminality was established. It was reported that a 23-year-old woman was attacked on Monday.

Glasgow Live

'Moment of justice': ACT to legislate definition of 'consent'

The amendment bill seeks to clearly define what consent is and is not.

The Canberra Times

Actor Maala Parvathi resigns from AMMA committee over lack of action against rape-accused Vijay Babu

AMMA's reluctance to take disciplinary action against Vijay Babu is similar to its stand in 2017 when kidnapping and sexual assault allegations were raised against actor Dileep

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Glasgow Live

Police investigating sexual assault of woman, 23, tape off wooded area

Police officers were seen guarding a wooded area in Renfrew following reports of a sexual assault of a 23-year-old woman. The incident is believed to have unfolded on Monday morning.

Liverpool Echo

Faces of 75 people jailed in Liverpool in April

Murderers, rapists and gun thugs are in the overview of court cases linked to Merseyside

ABC News

Calls to ban defence teams accessing sexual assault victims' records, and also give them proper legal representation

Confidential counselling and medical information from sexual assault victims continues to be used to undermine their credibility in court, despite laws protecting their confidentiality, a Queensland community legal service says.

The Independent UK

Prima Facie playwright Suzie Miller: ‘We should be able to go out, get drunk, party and walk home without being afraid’

The former lawyer’s play starring Jodie Comer, about a defence barrister who is raped, is a fierce indictment of the legal system. She tells Ellie Harrison why the court is not fit for purpose when it comes to sexual assault

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Los Angeles Times

Dylan Hernandez: Dodgers knew Trevor Bauer was risk, and now they're paying the price

LOS ANGELES — Trevor Bauer has made 17 starts for the Dodgers, and he probably won't make any more after he was suspended on Friday for two seasons for violating baseball's sexual assault and domestic violence policy.

Sports Illustrated

Watson Attorney Seeking Plaintiffs’ Medical Records, per Report

One woman was diagnosed with PTSD following therapy sessions, but the quarterback’s attorney questions this.

Daily Record

Police launch investigation amid sexual assault reports close to Scots pool hall

The incident is believed to have happened around Caskieberran Road in Glenrothes, near the junction with Cromarty Court.

Liverpool Echo

Rapist carried out second assault despite knowing police were on to him

Joshua Corless carried out two sexual assaults within the space of six months

The Independent UK

Experts: Lawmaker rape case illustrates survivors' trauma

Experts say the conviction of a former Idaho lawmaker who raped a legislative intern was a rare victory for prosecutors in a justice system that can be fraught with trauma for assault survivors

Los Angeles Times

Report: Third woman accuses Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault

LOS ANGELES — Hours after Trevor Bauer was suspended two years by Major League Baseball for violating its domestic violence and sexual assault policy, the Dodgers pitcher was accused of sexual assault by a third woman in a story published by the Washington Post on Friday.

Tribune News Service

Former Idaho Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger found guilty of raping legislative intern

BOISE, Idaho — Former state Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger was found guilty Friday of raping a legislative intern by a 12-person jury after 11 hours of deliberations over the course of two days.

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