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Porn linked to disturbing rates of sexual violence

Easy access to pornography and a lack of consequences for perpetrators fuel high rates of sexual violence, a criminology study shows.

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Manhattan court hearing slated ahead of Harvey Weinstein’s retrial in New York

Harvey Weinstein is set to appear in a New York court ahead of his scheduled retrial on rape and sexual assault charges

The Independent UK

Two France rugby players held in Argentina over alleged sexual assault

Police in Argentina were on Tuesday questioning France rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou over allegations of a sexual assault on a woman.

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Concerns for 13-year-old in Queensland watch house ignored days before alleged sexual assault

Exclusive: Documents seen by Guardian Australia show psychologists and youth workers pleaded with youth justice authorities for a transfer to a safer facility

The Guardian - AU

Former Major General charged with sexual assault, Army says

Ex-Major General James Roddis is due to attend Bulford Military Court Centre on July 17 charged under Section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

Evening Standard

US envoy to Japan expresses regret over alleged sex crimes by military personnel in Okinawa

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel expressed regret for the handling of two cases of sexual assaults allegedly committed by American military personnel on Okinawa, which have again stoked resentment of the heavy U.S. troop presence on the strategic island in Japan’s far south

The Independent UK

Rap Mogul Sean Combs Sued For Sex Trafficking, Sex Assault

Superstar rapper and music industry mogul Sean Combs has been sued by a former adult film star for sexual assault and sex trafficking, court filings showed.

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Prominent director targeted in French cinema's #MeToo wave charged with rape, assault of actors

Authorities in France say a prominent French film director accused of sexual assault and violent, controlling behavior has been handed preliminary charges of rape, sexual assault and violence by a French judge investigating the case

The Independent UK

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of trafficking woman to party guests

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing a new lawsuit and a criminal investigation over alleged sexual assault and trafficking, according to a new report.

Evening Standard

Indonesia dismisses its chief election commissioner over sexual assault

Indonesia’s electoral commission has fired its chairman after finding him guilty of sexual assault following a complaint by an employee

The Independent UK

RFK Jr.: I have "skeletons in my closet"

Kennedy denied an allegation in a new Vanity Fair report but sidestepped sexual assault claims from ex-babysitter

Salon

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Denies Allegations Of Eating Dog

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refutes allegations of consuming a dog and sexual assault, emphasizing his campaign platform amid challenges in fundraising and polls.

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Robert F Kennedy Jr brushes off sexual assault allegation: ‘I am who I am’

Independent candidate says ‘I am not a church boy’ after ex-nanny tells Vanity Fair he assaulted her at his home in 1998

The Guardian - US

French directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon detained over sexual assault allegations

Both men have denied Judith Godrèche’s claims of abuse

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Nepalese spiritual leader ‘Buddha Boy’ sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault on minor

A controversial spiritual leader known as “Buddha Boy” has been sentenced to a 10-year prison term for sexually assaulting a minor

The Independent UK

Japan protests sex assault cases involving US military on Okinawa and their delayed disclosure

Japan’s government has protested to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving American servicemembers on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa which have only recently been made public

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'It's been tough': rape saga over for ex-NRL star Hayne

Former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has thanked God, his family and supporters after spending more than a year in jail following his third rape trial.

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Sexual assaults in Australia reach 31-year high

Sexual assaults recorded by police in Australia rose by 11 per cent in 2023 to reach the highest rate of the Bureau of Statistics' 31-year data set.

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The Independent UK

Billionaire Frank Stronach is facing additional sexual assault charges in Canada

Canadian police say Austrian-Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach was arrested again and is facing additional sexual assault charges

Evening Standard

Met Police officer sacked after being found not guilty of sexual assault on work night out

PC Jonathan Lee has been barred from serving again

Evening Standard

Metropolitan Police officer charged with sexual assaulting two female officers

PC Saif Iqbal will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday charged with seven counts of sexual assault

The Guardian - UK

‘Want to be a real artist? Keep going!’: Cyndi Lauper at 71 on self-doubt, success – and surviving sexual assault

She’s the subject of a new documentary, has just announced her farewell tour, and is about to play Glastonbury. The singer and songwriter discusses Trump, resilience and why she hated being pitted against Madonna

Newcastle Herald

Jarryd Hayne will not face a fourth sexual assault trial

The DPP has confirmed another trial will not go ahead.

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Controversial 'Buddha Boy' Convicted Of Sexual Assault In Nepal

Controversial spiritual leader 'Buddha Boy' convicted of sexual assault in Nepal. Believed to be reincarnation of Buddha, but faces skepticism. Arrested wi...

The Independent UK

Nepalese spiritual leader ‘Buddha Boy’ convicted of sexual assault on minor

A court in southern Nepal has convict a controversial spiritual leader known as “Buddha Boy” on charges of sexually assaulting a minor

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