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Victoria Police appeal for information in 40-year-old sexual assault cold case

Police say the victim has endured decades of torment and that "no piece of information" can be "too small" as they hunt for the predator responsible.

ABC News

Jodie Comer Named Best Actress at UK’s WhatOnStage Awards

“Killing Eve” star Jodie Comer was named best actor at London’s WhatsOnStage awards, where female performers dominated acting categories. Comer won for her performance as a lawyer dealing with the aftermath of a sexual assault in one-person show “Prima Facie,” which is due to open on Broadway in April.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Man arrested in connection with rape of teenager in Midlothian

Officers launched a probe following the report of a serious sexual assault of an 18-year-old girl near Waverley Park Pavilion in Bonnyrigg.

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Police investigate serious sexual assault of teen girl in woodlands near Edinburgh

The force say that the 18-year old victim was targeted at Waverley Park Pavilion, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian at around 1.30am on Saturday, February 11.

Edinburgh Live

Survivor of sexual assault's words in court to convicted rapist

Shaun Bennett sexually assaulted a girl then threatened to stab her nan

Liverpool Echo

Police seek man in ‘Pornhub’ jumper after St Pancras sexual assault

The man was pictured wearing a Christmas jumper featuring the name of the adult entertainment website

Evening Standard

Former state adviser named in NH youth center abuse lawsuits

Allegations of childhood physical or sexual assault at New Hampshire’s youth detention center have been made by 20 people against a man later promoted to chief of operations and named to a panel advising the state on juvenile justice

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Man facing 45 indecent assault, child sex charges unfit for trial

A man who pleaded not guilty to dozens of charges of indecent assault and child sexual assault - whose alleged offences were uncovered by detectives investigating the high profile disappearances of girls who went missing at Lake Macquarie in the 1970s - has been ruled unfit to stand trial.

Newcastle Herald

Why Don’t We Treat Non-Consensual Deepfake Porn Of Women As Rape?

Should we change how we define sexual violence in the digital world?

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Edinburgh University students protest over ‘inadequate’ support for sex assault victims

Students at the University of Edinburgh gathered in Bristo Square on Thursday, pushing for improvements to the facilities support resources for sexual assault victims.

Edinburgh Live

Social media campaign linked to Chinese government spreading disinformation about Australian politics, thinktank says

Posts amplify content about sexual assault and misconduct allegations in Parliament House to undermine trust in political system, researchers say

The Guardian - AU

We were sexually assaulted years before Madison Brooks. LSU failed us, too

In the aftermath of Madison Brooks’ alleged rape and death, former Lousiana State University students and sexual assault survivors Samantha Brennan and Elisabeth Andries tell Andrea Blanco how the school has failed to address rape culture

The Independent UK

We were sexually assaulted years before Madison Brooks. LSU failed us, too

The Independent UK

Dances With Wolves actor charged with rape in Canada days after sex trafficking arrest in Nevada

Canadian police say they are pursuing their own sexual assault case against Nathan Chasing Horse, who was arrested last week in Nevada and charged with sexually abusing and trafficking Indigenous women and girls for decades

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GP to appear in court accused of five sexual assaults

Mohan Babu will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on February 23.

Reason

No Pseudonymity in Case Alleging Defendant "Inappropriately Smack[ed Plaintiff's] Buttocks"

From Doe v. Oeser (E.D. Pa.), decided last month by Judge Joshua Wolson (E.D. Pa.): Ms. Doe's Complaint alleges that on November 8, 2021, Defendant Michael Oeser stalked, harassed, and sexually assaulted her while they attended a work-related conference at a Marriott hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Specifically, Ms. Doe alleges…

The Independent UK

Mental health patients at risk of sexual assault on mixed sex wards, watchdog warns

NHS trust admits it was unable to improve services due to staffing pressures

The Independent UK

'Dances With Wolves' actor charged in Canada in 2018 rape

Canadian police say they are pursuing their own sexual assault case against a former “Dances With Wolves” actor who was arrested last week in Nevada and charged with sexually abusing and trafficking Indigenous women and girls for decades

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Alleged cult leader also faces sex assault charge in Canada

An alleged cult leader accused of sexually abusing women and girls in North Las Vegas is also facing a sexual assault charge in Canada, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

The Guardian - AU

Malka Leifer trial begins with former principal facing 29 sexual assault and rape charges

Indictment outlines alleged offences against students, which ex-head of Melbourne ultra-orthodox Jewish school denies

Los Angeles Times

Wells Fargo didn't act after an LA executive was raped by her boss, lawsuit alleges

Content warning: This story includes descriptions of sexual assault.

ABC News

Former London police officer sentenced to 30 years in prison for 'catalogue' of sexual assaults

A man who leveraged his position in the police force to assault women for almost two decades is sentenced to a minimum of 30 years behind bars.

The Guardian - UK

From stolen nudes to ‘rape chat’: the horrific drama tackling the sexual assault epidemic in UK schools

Sexual violence is so normalised that 59% of young women have been attacked. The creators and stars of bold new show Consent explain this awful culture – and why it’s worse in private schools

The Conversation

Women can reliably remember if they gave sexual consent when intoxicated, new study suggests

According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales for 2020, 1.6 million adults aged between 16 to 74 have experienced sexual assault by rape or penetration (including attempts), since the age of 16. But the vast majority didn’t report it to the police. And, in the tiny fraction of…

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Queensland farmer accused of rape, ordered to stand trial over further sexual assault charges

Wayne Robert Green is accused of grooming young women with alcohol and bullying, and will also face trial charged with deprivation of liberty and observing another person in breach of privacy.

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