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LAPD took highly unusual action after its handling of CBS sex scandal was questioned

LOS ANGELES — Days after an internal investigation was launched into whether a former Los Angeles police captain led a cover-up of sexual assault allegations against former CBS chief Leslie Moonves, the detective who handled the case years ago took an unusual step.

Los Angeles Times

‘It was causing me emotional distress’: Brendan Fraser reflects on speaking up about alleged sexual assault

Actor said he knew he could ‘no longer abide’ being ‘violated’ after the #MeToo movement gained momentum

The Independent UK

Jury in trial of Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy retires

Mendy denies seven counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault against six young women.

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Jury in rape trial of Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy retires to consider verdict

Mendy denies seven counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault against six young women.

Evening Standard

Jury in trial of Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy retires

Mendy denies seven counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault against six young women.

The Independent UK

Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan loses appeal against sexual assault conviction

Khan, the ex-MP for Wakefield, West Yorkshire, also lost an appeal against his 18-month jail term.

The Independent UK

'I was paid for my silence': Court hears Hillsong founder Brian Houston's father gave money to alleged victim

A Sydney court hears Hillsong founder Brian Houston attempted to deal with sexual assault allegations against his father internally, rather than go to the police.

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What Union Lawyers Told the NFL Before Watson Settlement

A letter sheds light on why the NFL settled with Deshaun Watson, including owners’ past misdeeds, Roger Goodell’s predicted outcome, and Ben Roethlisberger.

Sports Illustrated

Brittany Higgins to file compensation claim against former minister Linda Reynolds

Reynolds confirmed she has been contacted by lawyers acting for her former staff member and a civil claim would be lodged this month

The Guardian - AU

Higgins speaks about court impact

Brittany Higgins has highlighted the impact the criminal justice system has on people who come forward with sexual assault complaints.

AAP

Why Weinstein’s team risked vilifying Jennifer Siebel Newsom and other accusers in post-#MeToo trial

To the very end of Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial in Los Angeles, his defense team lawyers didn’t let up on their efforts to malign and “slut shame” Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the other accusers, arguing that these women falsely accused the producer of assault because they were embarrassed they had…

Tribune News Service

Rishi Sunak urged to say what senior Tories knew about MP sexual assault and rape claims

MP facing the allegations has not been suspended by the party

The Independent UK

Car stop on Edge Lane leads police to man who sexually assaulted two teenage girls

Drunk Mohammed Chaudry abused the teenagers in his car

Liverpool Echo

Higgins' story sparks reform conversation

Advocates want reforms to support sexual assault complainants who seek justice after Brittany Higgins' experience showed the personal toll of legal action.

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From FRANCE 24 to Hollywood: Former presenter Angela Yeoh on her role in 'She Said'

Angela Yeoh is on the road to stardom with her role in the #MeToo film "She Said", about the investigation into Harvey Weinstein. The former FRANCE 24 presenter plays Rowena Chiu, the Hollywood producer's former assistant, in the movie directed by Maria Shrader. Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan play the…

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak backs Tories who reported MP to police over sexual assault and rape claims

But MP still retains Tory whip

The Independent UK

Tory MP reported to police by colleagues over rape and sexual assault allegations

A group of Conservatives made a third party report to the Metropolitan Police

The National (Scotland)

Senior Tory MP reported to police by colleagues over rape allegations

A SENIOR Tory MP has been reported to the police over allegations of rape and sexual assault.

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Documents show other Lehrmann allegations

Other women reported sexual assault and harassment allegations against a man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in 2019, court documents show.

Newcastle Herald

Lehrmann case dropped over 'unacceptable risk' to Brittany Higgins

The ACT's top prosecutor says medical evidence shows it is no longer in the public interest to pursue a retrial.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann retrial won’t proceed after prosecutors drop charges for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

Decision announced by director of public prosecutions means retrial of Lehrmann, who pleaded not guilty, will not go ahead

The Independent UK

Weinstein lawyer in closing: 'Tears do not make truth'

An attorney for Harvey Weinstein at his Los Angeles sexual assault trial told jurors that the prosecution's case relies entirely on asking them to trust accusers who have proved they were untrustworthy

ABC News

Esther House inquiry uncovers allegations of exorcism and sexual assault

Multiple sexual assault allegations, reports of gay conversion therapy, forcible restraint and unqualified pharmaceutical treatment are among the harrowing list of experiences described by former residents of a West Australian rehabilitation centre in the findings of an inquiry revealed today.

The Guardian - US

Weinstein trial: prosecutor says ‘hotels were his trap’ in closing arguments

Six-week Los Angeles trial wrapping up after graphic testimony from four women accusing ex-producer of rape and sexual assault

Evening Standard

Man charged after three women attacked in Whitechapel

A man has been charged with sexual assault after three women were attacked in Whitechapel.

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