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How to report sexual assaults on the London Underground

This is what you can do if you experience or witness sexual harassment or assault on the Tube

Evening Standard

She won her sexual assault case. Now she hopes the Japanese military changes so others don't suffer

A former soldier who won a sexual assault case against three of her former colleagues says she hopes Japan’s Self Defense Force makes it easier for others to speak up

The Independent UK

Domestic violence, sexual assault reports on the rise

The latest NSW crime statistics show sexual assault and domestic violence reports have risen significantly in the past five years.

AAP

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Suspended Sentences In Japan Army Sexual Assault Case

Three Japanese ex-soldiers were found guilty Tuesday but given only suspended jail sentences for sexually assaulting a female colleague who won praise but also online hate for going public with her accusations.

International Business Times

Japan court convicts 3 ex-servicemen in sexual assault case brought by former junior soldier

A Japanese court has convicted three former servicemen in a sexual assault case that authorities had dropped until the victim, a former servicemember, came forward demanding an investigation, prompting a military-wide harassment probe

The Independent UK

Man charged with sexual assault of 33 women over three nights at Melbourne nightclub

Victoria police charged a 33-year-old with 71 assaults that allegedly occurred at venue on Chapel Street, Prahran

The Guardian - AU

Florida school board may seek ouster of Moms for Liberty co-founder over Republican sex scandal

A Florida school board is scheduled to consider whether to seek the resignation of a co-founder of the conservative Moms for Liberty group, who is embroiled in the fallout of a sexual assault investigation into her husband, the Republican Party state chairman

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Boxing hero Somluck faces sexual assault charge

A 17-year-old girl has filed a complaint with Muang Khon Kaen police in the northeastern province of Khon Kaen, accusing Somluck Kamsing of sexual assault.

Bangkok Post

$15M Jury Award to Doctor Who Claimed Anti-Male Bias in University Finding He Had Committed Sexual Assault

From the Philadelphia Inquirer (Wendy Ruderman) Thursday: A federal jury found Thursday that Thomas Jefferson University conducted a gender-biased investigation into allegations that former Rothman Orthopaedic Institute surgeon John Abraham raped a former medical resident. After a four-day civil trial in U.S. District Court, jurors determined that Jefferson's leadership violated…

Reason

Utah attorney general drops reelection bid amid scrutiny about his ties to a sexual assault suspect

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes has announced that he will not seek reelection

The Independent UK

Diddy's numerous sexual assault lawsuits

Bad Boy Entertainment CEO settled a sexual assault lawsuit with ex-partner Cassie and since then more have followed

Salon

Man sought for sexual assault on Plymouth to Paddington train

Officers at British Transport Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to

Evening Standard

Verdict Due In Landmark Japan Army Sexual Assault Case

A Japanese court is due Tuesday to give a verdict in the landmark trial of three ex-soldiers accused of sexual assault in a country where still very few victims come forward.

International Business Times

US Coast Guard service members don't feel safe, new review says. Officials are promising changes

U.S. Coast Guard officials are promising reforms after an internal review found a “permissive environment” for sexual assault and harassment in the service

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

CSIS sexual assault allegations highlight the need for external oversight

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has launched a third-party workplace assessment of its British Columbia office after serious allegations of sexual assault, bullying and intimidation were recently made public. Whistleblowers raised allegations involving a senior officer who has been removed from the workplace.

Reason

You're 18 and Having Sex with 14-Year-Old? No Problem (in Arkansas). But Better Not Show Your Genitals!

From Kidd v. State, decided today by the Arkansas Court of Appeals, in an opinion by Chief Judge Brandon Harrison, joined by Judges Rita Gruber and Kenneth Hixson: Kidd and M.C. met at a private high school with ten to fifteen students. She [Kidd] was a senior. He [M.C.] was…

The Guardian - US

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denies new rape allegation: ‘I will fight for my name’

Hip-hop mogul, who has faced three sexual assault lawsuits recently, accused over 2003 incident when alleged victim was 17

France 24

Iran uses rape, torture to silence detained Mahsa Amini protesters, Amnesty says

Iranian authorities have used rape and sexual assault to punish or silence those arrested during the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests, Amnesty International said in a report released on Wednesday. Amnesty documented 45 cases of sexual violence perpetrated against men, women and children who were detained and says the actual number…

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The Independent UK

Jamie Foxx makes emotional first public appearance since illness amid sexual assault lawsuit

Foxx joked about his near-death experience: ‘I saw the tunnel, I didn’t see the light!’

The Independent UK

Lawyer picked to prosecute Army sexual assault is fired over an old email doubting victims' claims

The lawyer selected to be the Army’s first top prosecutor of sexual assaults under an overhaul of the military justice system has been fired because of an email he sent 10 years ago appearing to belittle victims’ assault allegations

The Independent UK

Lawyers for woman accusing Dani Alves of sexual assault seek maximum 12-year sentence for player

Lawyers for the woman accusing Dani Alves of sexual assault are asking for the maximum sentence of 12 years in prison for the Brazilian soccer player

The Independent UK

Tucker Carlson producer accused of sexual assault during his time at Fox News

Carlson’s ‘right hand man’ Justin Wells accused of aggressively forcing himself on junior colleague Andrew Delancey before trying to harm his career

The Guardian - UK

Rugby union player Api Ratuniyarawa pleads guilty to sexual assaults

Fiji international was charged hours before he was meant to appear for the Barbarians against Wales on 4 November

The Independent UK

Rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa facing jail after admitting sexual offences

The Fiji international pleaded guilty to two charges of assault by penetration and one charge of sexual assault at Cardiff Crown Court

Reason

#TheyLied Case Filed by Elected Official Over Allegations of Sexual Assault Can Go Forward

From Anderson v. Senthilnathan (Colo. Ct. App.), decided Sept. 28, in an opinion by Judge Katharine Lum, joined by Judges Jerry Jones and Steve Bernard: At various times in 2021, while Anderson served as an elected Director on the Board of Education for Denver Public Schools (DPS), [Defendants] BLM [Black…

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