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Sexual Assault
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deadline.compolitics1 day ago
MP Patrick Spencer Denies Sexual Assault Charges at Southwark Crown Court
Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, is accused of groping two women at the Groucho Club on 12 August 2023. He has denied the charges and the trial continues at Southwark Crown Court.
The Guardianworld4 days agoUpdated
Michael Ward Acquitted of All Rape and Sexual Assault Charges
Michael Ward was found not guilty on 10 July 2026 of two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault. The jury at Snaresbrook Crown Court returned unanimous verdicts after one day of deliberations. The charges stemmed from an alleged Janua…
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en.globes.co.ilbusiness5 days ago
State budget signed at $63 billion without new taxes or vetoes
Officials approved a $63 billion spending plan that increases outlays by 4 percent from the prior year. The measure adds new laws on school funding and sexual assault protections while leaving tax and fee rates unchanged.
app.buzzsumo.compolitics5 days ago
Former Lawmaker Files Declaration Supporting Singer in NDA Dispute
A former California state senator submitted a court declaration backing a singer's effort to block enforcement of a nondisclosure agreement. The filing addresses a distinction between sexual assault and sexual battery raised in ongoing litigation.
dailykos.compolitics6 days ago
Maine Democratic Party Seeks Senate Candidate Replacement by July 27 Deadline
Graham Platner faces pressure to withdraw from the Maine Senate race after a sexual assault allegation. State law requires the party to select a replacement by July 27 if he drops out before July 13.
dailykos.compolitics5 days agoUpdated
Maine Senate nominee faces assault allegation from years ago
Maine Democrats are calling on the party's Senate nominee to withdraw ahead of a July 13 ballot deadline after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault, which he denies. The nominee is expected to address the future of his candidacy as early as July 8.
nypost.comworld6 days agoUpdated
Cardinal Cristobal Lopez Romero Steps Aside from Rabat Role Pending Assault Allegation Review
Spanish-born Archbishop of Rabat Cristobal Lopez Romero, 74, said Tuesday he was stepping back after an AFP investigation found at least five women accused him of sexual assault. He denied committing assault or harassment while confirming a church preliminary investigation.
The Guardianpolitics7 days ago
Democratic senator faces calls to exit Maine Senate race after allegation
A Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine is under pressure to withdraw following a sexual assault allegation. Party officials have until 13 July to replace the candidate on the ballot.
Semaforworld7 days ago
Sanders recommends Platner step aside after assault allegation
Sen. Bernie Sanders ended a day of silence on Tuesday by urging Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw following a sexual assault allegation. Other Democratic endorsers had already called for his exit and for a replacement nominee.
jns.orgpolitics7 days ago
Maine Democratic Senate Nominee Denies Sexual Assault Allegation
Jenny Racicot accused Graham Platner of forcing himself on her in late 2021. Platner called the claim false in a July 6 video. Democratic leaders urged him to withdraw from the race against Sen. Susan Collins.
politics7 days ago
Maine Democratic Senate Nominee Denies Assault Allegation; Two Lawmakers Withdraw Endorsements
Sen. Ruben Gallego and Rep. Ro Khanna rescinded support for Graham Platner after a woman accused him of sexual assault in 2021. Platner denied the claim and said he would reflect on his campaign.
nypost.compolitics7 days ago
Democratic Senate Candidate Remains in Race; Assault Allegation Under Formal Review, No Charges Filed
A Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine is under renewed pressure to withdraw following a published allegation of sexual assault. Several officials who had endorsed the candidate have withdrawn support since the report appeared.
jns.orgpolitics5 days agoUpdated
Democratic Senate Nominee Graham Platner Suspends Maine Campaign After Assault Allegation
Graham Platner announced he will withdraw from the Maine U.S. Senate race after a woman accused him of sexual assault five years ago. Party leaders withdrew endorsements and urged him to step aside ahead of a July 13 deadline.
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news.sky.comworld8 days ago
Actor Micheal Ward Testifies Sexual Encounter Was Consensual as Rape Trial Continues
Micheal Ward, 28, testified at Snaresbrook Crown Court that a sexual encounter after meeting a woman at an east London nightclub was consensual. He denies two rape charges and three counts of sexual assault from the January 2023 incident. The trial continues.
world8 days ago
Maine Senate Candidate Denies Sexual Assault Allegation from Former Girlfriend
@politico reported July 6 that a woman who dated Graham Platner accused him of sexual assault. Platner called the claims false and said the campaign is reflecting on its path forward. The candidate has faced earlier controversies over comments and treatment of women.
deadline.comworld11 days ago
Actor Michael Ward Denies Rape and Sexual Assault Charges in East London Nightclub Case
A woman testified that Michael Ward raped her in a car after they met at an east London nightclub in January 2023. Ward, 28, denies two rape charges and three counts of sexual assault, stating all activity was consensual. BBC News reported details from the ongoing trial.
globalnews.caworld11 days ago
Court of Appeal imposes four-year detention terms on two 15-year-old boys
The Court of Appeal replaced non-custodial sentences with four-year detention orders for two teenagers convicted of sexual assaults in Fordingbridge. The ruling followed a referral under the unduly lenient sentence scheme after the original youth rehabilitation orders drew critic…
en.antaranews.compolitics12 days ago
UK Police Identify Eight Victims of Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assaults
British authorities have identified eight victims of organized drug-facilitated sexual assault after an international investigation into online abuse forums. The National Crime Agency has shared intelligence with police forces and arrested eight people.
Fox Newspolitics12 days agoUpdated
Minnesota Board of Pardons Grants Pardon to Laos National Convicted of Child Sexual Assault
State officials pardoned a Laos national previously convicted of sexually assaulting a child, clearing his record shortly before a scheduled deportation. Federal authorities had detained the individual last year during enforcement operations in Minnesota.
globalnews.caworld13 days ago
Jewish Leaders Seek Accountability Over Wexner Epstein Ties
Former participants in a program run by billionaire Leslie Wexner are organizing a campaign to address his past relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The effort includes financial contributions to groups supporting victims of sexual assault and human trafficki…
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BBC Newsworld15 days ago
Actor on trial over alleged rape and sexual assault in London
A court heard that an actor allegedly raped and sexually assaulted a woman in a car after meeting her at a London bar in 2023. The actor denies the charges and says all activity was consensual.
ksl.comworld17 days ago
Nicholas Rossi Dies in Utah Prison at Age 38
Nicholas Rossi, convicted in two Utah sexual assault cases, died Thursday night after being taken from prison to a hospital. Authorities said complications from an existing medical condition caused the death after he discontinued treatment.
New York Postpolitics17 days ago
Nevada Man Charged With Naturalization Fraud Over Prior Sexual Assaults
Federal prosecutors charged a Nevada resident with lying on his 2018 citizenship application about two sexual assaults committed before naturalization. The indictment alleges he checked boxes stating he had never committed crimes or lied to officials.
New York Postworld17 days agoUpdated
California Appeals Court Upholds Weinstein Rape Conviction but Orders Resentencing
A three-judge panel upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 California conviction on one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault. The court directed the trial judge to resentence him after finding the original 16-year term could not stand.
yahoo.comworld18 days ago
Utah Inmate Dies in Hospital After Choosing to Stop Medical Treatment
Nicholas Rossi, 38, died Thursday night after transfer from a Utah prison. He was serving at least 10 years for two 2025 sexual assault convictions following extradition from Scotland.
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world17 days agoUpdated
Nicholas Rossi, 38, Dies in Utah Hospital After Being Moved from Prison
Nicholas Rossi died Thursday night in Utah after being taken from prison to a hospital. He was serving a sentence of at least 10 years for two sexual assault convictions from 2025 trials.
Military.comworld18 days ago
Senate Bill Would Allow Active-Duty Members and Veterans to Sue U.S. Over Military Sexual Trauma
Bipartisan legislation introduced Thursday would create an exception to the 1950 Feres Doctrine, permitting service members and veterans to file civil claims against the federal government for negligence tied to sexual assault or harassment.
Yonhapworld18 days ago
South Korea Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal of Squid Game Actor Despite Appellate Court Finding Possible Sexual Assault
The top court dismissed the prosecution's appeal and upheld the appellate acquittal in the 2017 sexual misconduct case. The ruling ends a legal process that began with the actor's 2022 indictment.
The Guardianworld18 days ago
US Air Force captain convicted of strangling partner, acquitted of sexual assault, gets six months and is dismissed
A US captain was convicted in a court martial of strangling a British academic he met on a dating app. The UK justice minister said the Ministry of Justice would examine the case and issues around military courts.
rte.ieworld19 days ago
Bill Would Allow Service Members to Sue Military Over Sexual Assault, With 120,000 Claims Projected
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Sen. John Kennedy introduced the Military Sexual Trauma Accountability Act on Wednesday. The measure would permit lawsuits for rape, sexual assault and related offenses. A Congressional Budget Office projection estimates 120,000 succe…
onemileatatime.compolitics19 days ago
Former British Airways Pilot Sentenced to Nine Years for Raping 12-Year-Old
Kwame Yeboah, a 30-year-old former first officer, received a nine-year-and-four-month prison term at Liverpool Crown Court after pleading guilty to three rape counts and one sexual assault. GB News reported the case details including the grooming that began on Instagram in 2025.
The Independentsports22 days ago
Ghana Midfielder Cleared for England Match After Canada Visa Denial
Ghana's midfielder is available for Tuesday's World Cup group match against England after a Canadian court upheld the denial of his entry. He had been charged in London with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault between 2020 and 2022, charges he denies.
Nbc Newsworld22 days ago
Frank Stronach Found Guilty of Sexual Assault and Indecent Assault
The 93-year-old founder of Magna International was convicted on two charges stemming from incidents decades ago. A sentencing hearing is set for September, with a separate trial scheduled for May.
New York Postpolitics23 days ago
Released Hostage Describes Sexual Assaults During Two Years in Hamas Captivity
Guy Gilboa-Dalal, 24, told Israel's First Lady Michal Herzog that two captors sexually assaulted him after he was taken from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023. He was freed on October 13, 2025, as part of the final group of 20 living hostages.
nypost.comfinance23 days ago
David Pearce sentenced to 146 years to life for two murders
A Los Angeles jury convicted Pearce of two murders and seven sexual assaults. Brandt Osborn received probation after pleading no contest to accessory charges.
prnewswire.comworld23 days ago
California man convicted of two murders and seven sexual assaults
A Los Angeles jury found David Pearce guilty of first-degree murder in the 2021 deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales. He was also convicted of raping seven additional women who testified at trial.
The Independentworld25 days ago
Canadian court convicts auto parts founder on two assault charges
A 93-year-old Austrian-Canadian businessman was found guilty Friday of sexual assault and indecent assault involving two complainants from decades ago. Prosecutors had withdrawn several other charges before the verdict.
newser.comworld27 days ago
U.S. Embassy in Nassau advises Americans to avoid jet ski rentals in Bahamas over safety and assault concerns
The embassy cited six hospitalizations since August 2024 and multiple sexual assaults by unlicensed operators. Ambassador Herschel Walker urged tourists to avoid rentals on popular Nassau beaches.
Le Mondeworld31 days ago
French singer Patrick Bruel faces new sexual abuse complaints
Two women filed complaints Friday alleging rape, attempted rape and sexual assault against the 67-year-old performer. Prosecutors and the women's lawyer confirmed the filings on Saturday.
espn.co.ukworld32 days ago
Canada Denies Visa to Ghana's Thomas Partey, Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault
The Canadian government refused entry to the 32-year-old midfielder, who faces trial in London on seven rape charges and one count of sexual assault. FIFA confirmed he cannot travel from the team's U.S. base camp to Toronto.
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France 24world33 days agoUpdated
French Singer Charged With Rape and Sexual Assault in Four Cases; He Denies the Allegations
The 67-year-old French singer and actor faces formal investigation over four cases involving nine alleged victims between 2000 and 2019. Complaints from 13 additional women dating to 1992 were added to the file.
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usmagazine.comworld34 days ago
New allegations of sexual assault against a minor filed against convicted music executive
A music executive previously convicted on prostitution-related charges now faces additional accusations involving a minor. The new claims were reported by a news outlet on June 10, 2026.
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Le Mondepolitics34 days ago
French Prosecutors Request Rape Charges Against Singer Patrick Bruel
French prosecutors requested that singer Patrick Bruel face charges of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment. The request covers alleged offenses involving nine victims between 2010 and 2019. Bruel, who was detained on Monday, has denied the allegations.
eonline.comworld35 days ago
Former Child Actor Files 2007 Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Sean Combs
An unnamed former child actor filed suit against Sean Combs, alleging sexual assault in 2007. Combs is serving a 50-month federal prison sentence on separate prostitution charges.
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The Independentpolitics35 days ago
French singer Bruel held in police custody on sexual assault allegations
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel will be held in police custody until Wednesday as investigators questioned him over allegations of sexual assault and rape involving at least a dozen women, prosecutors said, adding that two new rape complaints had recently been filed.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics40 days ago
Australian Foreign Minister Says She Believes Activists' Allegations of Abuse by Israeli Forces
The foreign minister stated during Senate hearings that she believes Australian women who allege sexual assault and mistreatment while detained by Israeli forces. She also said she is open to meeting the activists and has raised the matter with Israeli officials.
New York Postai41 days ago
British Lawmaker Sues xAI After Grok Generated Deepfake Sexual Assault Images of Her
A member of the U.K. Labour Party filed suit against xAI, alleging the Grok platform generated non-consensual sexualized images of her. The claim seeks damages, an admission of illegality, and an order to halt further violations.
washingtonpost.compolitics44 days ago
Texas Jury Convicts Anthony Odiong of Sexual Assault
A Texas jury found Anthony Odiong guilty of first- and second-degree sexual assault after a four-day trial in Waco. The verdict followed testimony from multiple women who reported abuse spanning more than a decade.
usatoday.comworld46 days ago
France Refers Alleged Abuse of Nationals on Gaza Aid Flotilla to Prosecutors
French authorities have opened an investigation into reported mistreatment of French citizens aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that cases involving sexual assault and beatings are being referred to prosecutors.
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whats-on-netflix.comworld47 days ago
Documentary Examines Online Networks Sharing Drug-Assisted Rape Methods
A new CNN documentary investigates websites where men exchange information on drugging women for sexual assault. The program follows the case of Gisèle Pelicot and broader patterns of such activity.
world47 days ago
Parole Board Releases Moncton Offender With Residency Conditions
Romeo Cormier, 78, convicted in 2011 of kidnapping and sexual assault, has been released from prison under statutory release rules. The Parole Board of Canada imposed a residency requirement and other conditions that will remain in effect until his sentence expires.
news.sky.compolitics51 days ago
UK Officials Launch Review of Youth Sentences in Hampshire Sexual Assault Case
Three boys aged 13 and 14 at the time received youth rehabilitation orders after being convicted of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in Fordingbridge. Officials have referred the sentences for review under the unduly lenient sentence scheme.
Japan Timesworld52 days ago
Okinawa Police Refer U.S. Army Soldier to Prosecutors on Sexual Assault Charges
Okinawa police sent case documents to prosecutors on Friday concerning a U.S. Army soldier in his 20s accused of sexually assaulting an adult female acquaintance and causing injury. The suspect is also alleged to have left the scene by car, struck a guard rail, and failed to repo…
New York Postfinance53 days ago
JPMorgan Denies Banker’s Sexual Assault Claims and His Account of His Role
JPMorgan Chase filed a court response rejecting allegations made by former employee Chirayu Rana. The bank called the claims false and said it plans to pursue its own claims against him.
deccanchronicle.compolitics53 days ago
Israeli Military Reports 2,420 Sexual Assault Complaints in 2025
The Israel Defense Forces Gender Affairs Advisory Unit received 2,420 reports of sexual assault and harassment in 2025, an increase of 350 from the previous year. The military presented the data to the Knesset.
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France 24politics54 days ago
Paris Police Arrest 16 People in Preschool Abuse Investigation
Paris investigators have arrested 16 people suspected of physical and sexual assaults on children at one preschool. The arrests come after more than a year of inquiries into abuse allegations at over 100 preschools and primary schools across the city.
eonline.comworld56 days ago
Three Former Married At First Sight UK Contestants Allege Sexual Assault on Show
Three former contestants on the UK version of Married At First Sight have stated they were sexually assaulted during filming. Police have asked anyone who believes they experienced sexual assault to contact authorities.
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order-order.comworld56 days ago
Metropolitan Police Urges Married at First Sight UK Participants to Report Sexual Assault Allegations
The Metropolitan Police has asked anyone who believes they were sexually assaulted while participating in Channel 4's Married at First Sight UK to contact the force. Channel 4 removed all episodes of the show from its services after a BBC investigation reported allegations involv…
The Independentworld56 days ago
MP Says Company Threatened Legal Action Over Self-Swab Rape Kit
Conservative MP Alicia Kearns told Parliament that a woman received legal threats after questioning claims made by Enough, a company selling self-swab kits for sexual assault evidence collection. The MP also cited statements from the National Police Chiefs’ Council warning agains…
bbc.co.ukworld56 days ago
Norfolk Police Seek Second Suspect in Great Yarmouth Sexual Assault Case
Norfolk Police are searching for a second man after two teenage girls were allegedly raped on South Beach Parade in Great Yarmouth early on May 16. A man in his thirties was arrested in Northamptonshire the following day and remains in custody.