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Psychological humiliation and sexual harassment: Three former Ubisoft execs on trial in France

Serge Hascoët, Thomas François and Guillaume Patrux appeared before the Bobigny criminal court in France on charges of psychological abuse, sexual harassment and attempted sexual assault. The trial is seen as a landmark #MeToo moment in the male-dominated video game publishing industry.

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Three years after the Jenkins report, there is still work to be done on improving parliament culture

Three and a half years ago, then-sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins’ Set the Standard report was handed to federal parliament, commissioned after Brittany Higgins’ allegations of sexual assault in Parliament House, which had shocked the public and politicians alike. Since then, work has been underway to implement its 28 recommendations.

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Quick Facts About Jake Retzlaff: Girlfriend, Family and 2023 Sexual Assault Allegations

Jake Retzlaff, the BYU quarterback, faces 2023 sexual assault allegations detailed in a civil lawsuit. His attorney asserts innocence, noting no criminal charges.

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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault and will face trial in 2026

Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault in court on Friday (30.05.25) morning and will face trial in 2025.

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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London court

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty in a London court to rape and sexual assault charges involving four women dating back more than 25 years

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Comedian and actor Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault

The 49-year-old appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Friday.

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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges

Comedian and actor, 49, denies five sexual offence charges at Southwark crown court in London

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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to sex offence charges including rape and sexual assault

Comedian and actor set to stand trial next year

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Comedian Russell Brand To Enter Pleas On Rape Charges

British comedian and actor Russell Brand arrived at a London court on Friday where he was due to enter pleas on five charges of sexual offences including rape and sexual assault.

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Rapist energy healer who fled Australia jailed

A spiritual healer who fled Australia after being charged with rape and sexual assault has been jailed for his "predatory and opportunistic" offending.

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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sex assault charges at London court hearing

Actor and comedian pleaded not guilty to all five charges he faces at a ten-minute hearing inside Southwark crown court on Friday

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Second Former Sean Combs Assistant Recounts Her Dream Turned Nightmare

A second former assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs testified Thursday in the music mogul's federal trial, alledging he committed acts of violence against her and others, including sexual assault.

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Ex Diddy Staffer Details Terrifying Sexual Assaults & ‘Toxic’ Years Working For Rap Mogul

A former employee of Sean 'Diddy' Combs has taken the stand in his ongoing trial, accusing him of sexual assault and violence over a "toxic" eight years in his staff.

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A man charged in a 2013 Pennsylvania campus sex assault hires a lawyer to review possible plea deal

An American who was extradited from France this year to face charges in a 2013 campus sexual assault case has hired a private lawyer to review a potential plea in Pennsylvania

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Smokey Robinson files defamation suit against former housekeepers accusing him of sexual assault

The Motown singer and his wife have denied the allegations from the outset and say the claimants have fabricated their account for the purpose of extortion

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FBI Analyst Facing Several Felonies After Downloading Child Sex Abuse Videos: Texas Officials

Texas police say that an FBI employee downloaded several videos of child sexual assault. He has since been charged with multiple felonies.

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French court sentences ex-surgeon to 20 years in prison in country's largest sex abuse trial

Joël Le Scouarnec received the maximum sentence for multiple rapes and sexual assaults on minors.

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From strip searches to sexual harassment, Australian policing has long been plagued by sexism

This month, a woman bravely testified in court she was subjected to a “degrading and humiliating experience akin to sexual assault” at the hands of New South Wales Police. The young woman was forced to remove her tampon in front of officers during a strip search, which police later admitted…

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Jeremy Clarkson names pig after Harvey Weinstein in latest season of Clarkson's Farm

Weinstein, who co-founded Miramax, was sentenced in 2020 to 23 years in prison after being convicted of rape and sexual assault charges

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Queensland To Restrict Good Character References In Sentencing Of Accused Rapists

The consideration of these references for accused rapists will now be restricted under major Queensland court reforms.

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BYU Starting QB Jake Retzlaff Sued for Alleged 2023 Sexual Assault

Retzlaff has not been criminally charged to date, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.

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Worker-led programs are tackling gender-based violence in supply chains, but they’re at risk

Gender-based violence and harassment is a widespread issue in supply chains. Women workers in garment manufacturing, food production and hospitality are routinely subjected to unwanted touching and sexual advances and inappropriate comments, while promotion and advancement are often conditional on sex. In the most severe cases, this abuse escalates to…

Evening Standard

Kevin Spacey declares 'I'm still standing' in emotional speech at Cannes

The actor’s career stalled following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, though he was later cleared

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‘I’m still standing’: Kevin Spacey quotes ‘friend’ Elton John in passionate return speech at Cannes

‘American Beauty’ actor appeared at film event for first time after being cleared of sexual assault allegations

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