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‘Human trafficking behind prison walls’: women jailed in Texas allege rampant sexual abuse

Women at FMC Carswell – long a focus of sexual abuse investigations – say prison officials have turned a blind eye

The Guardian - US

Smokey Robinson claims accuser recently 'stole thousands of dollars of valuables' from him

Motown icon Smokey Robinson has claimed a woman accusing him of sexual assault recently stole "thousands of dollars" worth of valuables from a storage unit belonging to him.

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Dileep verdict: Editorials question ‘patriarchal elements’, decision to welcome back actor

Earlier this week, the Additional Special Sessions Court in Ernakulam delivered its verdict in a case that became one of Kerala’s most closely watched trials in recent memory. After a five-year trial, actor Dileep, accused of masterminding the abduction and sexual assault of an actor, was found not guilty in…

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Glenn Hamer resigns as CEO of Texas Association of Business weeks after sexual assault allegations

An unidentified woman sued Hamer two weeks ago, accusing him of sexually assaulting and harassing her before retaliating against her using his position at the powerful business group.

The Texas Tribune

Met Police officer who made up sexual assault claim is convicted

PC Lauren Evans was found guilty of perverting the course of justice

Evening Standard

Judi Dench slammed for ‘out of touch’ defense of disgraced Harvey Weinstein

British acting legend, 90, says she never had bad experiences working with the convicted rapist

The Independent UK

Tim Westwood pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault and indecent assault charges

Former Radio 1 DJ pleads not guilty to a total of 15 charges at Southwark crown court

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State mulls appeal after Indian actor acquitted in high-profile rape case of actress

Malayalam actor was accused of conspiring in abduction and sexual assault of leading actress

The Independent UK

Tim Westwood pleads not guilty in court to rape and sexual assault charges

Ex-BBC DJ denies rapes and sexual abuse across three decades of his showbiz career

Evening Standard

Ex-Radio One DJ Tim Westwood denies rape and sexual assault charges

The 68-year-old appeared at Southwark Crown Court.

Evening Standard

Dileep acquitted in 2017 actor assault case, Pulsar Suni convicted

In a deeply troubling turn of events, a Kerala sessions court has convicted prime accused Pulsar Suni but acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep in the horrific 2017 sexual assault case of a woman actor.

Newslaundry

Former doctor charged with sexual assaults against 38 patients in his care

Nathaniel Spencer, from Birmingham, is accused of 45 offences, including some against children under 13

The Guardian - UK

Former doctor charged with dozens of sexual assaults against patients, including children

The former doctor will appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on 20 January 2026

The Independent UK

'It prolongs the trauma': French woman allegedly drugged by official decries slow pace of justice

More than 240 women accuse Christian Nègre, a former senior official in the Culture Ministry, of secretly drugging them with diuretics during job interviews, then deliberately placing them in situations where they would be forced to urinate in public or on themselves.

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Report takes aim at Fifa and IOC over policies for athletes convicted of sexual assault

The collaborative report said a lack of clear standards across borders creates confusion for big events like the World Cup and Olympics

AAP

Unknown number of servicewomen gagged by ADF agreements

The defence force chief is offering to review non-disclosure orders for victims of sexual misconduct but stopped short of committing to a blanket annulment.

AAP

Silent service: defence gags sexual assault survivors

Women who were sexually abused and harassed in the military have been gagged from talking about their experience due to restrictive non-disclosure agreements.

International Business Times UK

Dee Devlin's Ultimate Test: Inside Her Support For Conor McGregor's Sexual Assault Case

McGregor's partner Dee Devlin expresses loyalty following the court's sexual assault ruling and rejected appeal.

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AAP

Deep dive probe into insidious military sexual assault

A standalone probe into systemic sexual assault and harassment within the Australian Defence Force will examine how offences are investigated and punished.

Euronews

Kevin Spacey set to face civil sex assault claims in court in 2026

Actor Kevin Spacey is set to face civil trials at the High Court in London next October, over separate lawsuits filed by three men who have accused him of sexual assault.

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Donald Trump takes on his next mission: Reviving ‘Rush Hour 4’ with a director accused of sexual assault

This is the supposed “meritocracy" they always wanted to replace DEI with.

The Conversation

You’ve reported sexual assault to police. What happens next?

While most sexual violence is not reported to police, recent Australian statistics show reports of sexual assault to police are rising.

AAP

Justice system failing shattered sex assault survivors

Legal literacy advocates want urgent reform in how the justice system handles sexual assault disclosures, starting with their first contact with police.

Fortune

Crypto attack saw victims endure waterboarding, sexual assault in $1.6 million Bitcoin robbery

One of the victims had boasted about his crypto earnings online, according to a court filing.

Euronews

Starmer suggests former Prince Andrew should testify before US Congress in Epstein investigation

Keir Starmer refused to specifically comment on former Prince Andrew’s case but suggested that the disgraced royal should testify, as a matter of “principle”, before US Congress who continue to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual assault incidents.

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