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Who Is Ryan Mendes? Cape Verde Captain Facing Serious Sexual Assault Allegations Amid Historic World Cup Run

Many fans are seeking to learn more about Ryan Mendes, Cape Verde's captain facing serious sexual allegations amid the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

International Business Times UK

After Sexual Assault Allegations Derailed His Career, Armie Hammer Returns in Film Inspired by Real German Gang Rape Cases

Armie Hammer returns to screens in 'Citizen Vigilante', a film inspired by two real Hamburg gang rape cases that Germany has blocked from public screening.

International Business Times UK

Top Boy actor was ‘overpowering’ as he raped woman in car, court told

Micheal Ward denies two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault against one woman in January 2023.

Evening Standard

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Who Is E. Jean Carroll? Writer Who Won Final Supreme Court Fight Over Trump Sexual Abuse Verdict

The Supreme Court upheld a £3.9 million verdict against Donald Trump for sexual assault and defamation in E. Jean Carroll's case, marking a significant legal victory for Carroll.

International Business Times UK

Bill Maher issues reality check as Kevin Spacey says he feels ‘much more welcomed’ in Hollywood

The comedian told Spacey ‘there’s too much smoke to be no fire’ over sexual assault allegations

The Independent UK

Top Boy actor raped woman in car, court hears

Michael Ward, 28, denies two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault against a woman in January 2023

Evening Standard

Bafta-winning actor Micheal Ward raped woman in car after nightclub encounter, court hears

The Top Boy star denies charges of rape, assault, and sexual assault

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Top Boy actor Micheal Ward raped woman in car, court told

The 28-year-old denies two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault.

Evening Standard

Cape Verde Captain Ryan Mendes Investigated By Police Over Alleged Sexual Assault In New Zealand

Cape Verde's World Cup campaign is overshadowed by a police investigation involving captain Ryan Mendes, linked to an alleged incident in Auckland.

International Business Times UK

Cambridgeshire police face questions over decision to hand sexual assault case to US military

Jacob Wulfson, who strangled woman he met online, was allowed to be tried at airbase court martial instead of facing UK justice

The Guardian - UK

California appeals court upholds Weinstein’s rape conviction but orders resentencing

Weinstein was convicted in 2022 of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault and sentenced to 16 years

The Guardian - US

Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction upheld as court orders resentencing

A California appeals court ordered the trial judge who gave him 16 years in prison to resentence him

The Independent UK

How US Troops Accused of Crimes in Britain, Including Sexual Assault, Can Avoid UK Courts: What Is the 1951 NATO Status of Forces Agreement?

The case of US pilot Captain Jacob Wulfson, tried under American military jurisdiction in the UK, raises questions about the 1951 Nato Status of Forces Agreement and its implications for justice.

International Business Times UK

Scottish broadcaster to stand trial accused of rape and multiple sex offences

Comedian and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli has denied 20 charges, including rape and sexual assault allegations spanning 2006 to 2021. A trial is…

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Bizarre questions and an all-male ‘jury’: woman strangled by US pilot in Britain tells of airbase trial

Sarah Steele comes forward to call for greater scrutiny of how US military courts are allowed to ‘rip apart’ vulnerable witnesses in the UK

Evening Standard

Police appeal after 'sex assault' on rush-hour London Tube train

Police have issued an appeal after an alleged sexual assault on a Northern line train towards Tufnell Park

Evening Standard

Thomas Partey booed by England fans during World Cup clash with Ghana as Djed Spence refuses handshake

Thomas Partey, 33, was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in July 2025 by the Metropolitan Police

The Independent UK

Canadian auto parts magnate Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault

Austrian-Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach has been found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault

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The Economic Times

West Bengal police book ex-TMC MLA Saukat Molla on rape charges

Former TMC MLA Saukat Molla faces serious charges. A woman has filed a complaint alleging rape and criminal intimidation. The incidents reportedly occurred between March 2019 and later. The complainant claims she was subjected to repeated sexual assault and physical abuse. Photographs and videos were allegedly recorded and used for…

The Independent UK

The ‘evil and monstrous’ teacher who used charm and easy manner to hide ‘gratuitous’ abuse of baby son

Preston Davey was murdered in a fatal sex attack carried out by his adoptive father Jamie Varley in a case that ‘shocked the nation’

The Economic Times

Ghaziabad 4-year-old rape case: “She was alive for two hours”, father of victim alleges two private hospitals denied emergency care

A father claims two private hospitals refused to treat his critically injured daughter after an alleged sexual assault. The four-year-old died en route to a government hospital. The Supreme Court is hearing the case, questioning hospital accountability. A SIT found substance in the father's allegations of delayed care. The father…

The Mary Sue

Armie Hammer Is Angry His Famous Friends Didn’t Support Him When He Was Accused of Sexual Assault

Hammer was furious that some of his high-profile friends sent him sympathetic texts but stayed silent in public.

International Business Times UK

Tyra Banks, Netflix Legal War: Host Claims Docuseries Edited Her to Look Indifferent to Contestant's Sexual Assault

Tyra Banks has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that her interview in the 'Reality Check' docuseries was edited to falsely portray her as indifferent to serious allegations.

The Economic Times

Consent, crowd ratification and crassness: Stand-up comedy under scanner again

Recent comedy shows in India have ignited a fierce debate. Performers made jokes about sexual assault and consent, drawing widespread criticism. Videos of these performances have gone viral, leading to calls for accountability. Activists and comedians are questioning the boundaries of humor and the impact of such content on society.

The Guardian - US

Catholic church had been alerted to Texas priest’s sexual predation for years – but dawdled before acting

Church officials had extended the temporary term of Anthony Odiong, recently convicted of sexual assault, even after women came forward with allegations of abuse

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