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DCW issues notice to police over sexual assault of minor at shelter home

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Commission for Women has issued a notice to the city police over the alleged sexual assault of a minor boy at a private shelter home, officials said on Sunday.

The Times of India

Delhi women’s body issues notice on alleged sexual assault on minor girl

The Delhi Commission for Women on Saturday said it has issued a notice to the Rohini Deputy Commissioner of Police in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a six-year-old girl inside a private school bus in the national capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sexual assault of 3-yr-old at school: Delhi govt tells HC it has zero tolerance towards such abuse

NEW DELHI: Criminal proceedings have been initiated against a "cleaner" at a Delhi school accused of sexually assaulting a three-year-old girl, the Delhi High Court was informed on Friday.

The Times of India

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Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys facing civil lawsuits in Vegas alleging sexual assault decades ago

Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter is facing two civil lawsuits in Las Vegas brought separately by women who allege he sexually assaulted them in 2001 and 2003

The Independent UK

Legislative Assembly adopts code to govern sexual assault handling

Ethics adviser said prevention was better than cure for parliamentary culture.

The Canberra Times

US Army charges military doctor with sexual assault in case with at least 23 victims

Major Michael Stockin, 37, was charged following a year-long Army investigation

The Independent UK

Nick Carter, Backstreet Boys star, sued for alleged 2003 sexual assault of 15-year-old

Boy band singer denies allegations made by woman known as AR, as well as those in two other sexual assault lawsuits currently filed against him

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Lifer admits trying to kill pensioner five months after release from prison

Anthony Roberts will be sentenced in October after admitting charges of attempted murder and sexual assault.

The Independent UK

High Court moves to treat sexual assault victims and accused with dignity

The Hindu

The sexual assault investigation into Rammstein's Till Lindemann has been dropped

Investigators in Germany have been unable to find evidence in support of the allegations

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Sexual assault investigation into Rammstein frontman dropped

Berlin prosecutors cite lack of evidence and testimony from alleged victims, following investigation into rock star Till Lindemann

The Guardian - UK

Investigation finds late founder of Japanese talent agency for boy bands sexually assaulted teens

A team investigating sexual assault allegations against the late founder of a talent agency for boy bands says it has found the charges credible and is calling for financal compensation for the victims

The Independent UK

Spain opens preliminary sex abuse probe over suspended chief Rubiales’ kiss

Spain's top criminal court opens investigation into Rubiales' forcible kiss of Hermoso, which could constitute sexual assault. Hermoso has described it as "an impulsive, macho act, out of place and with no type of consent". If she files a complaint, Rubiales could face extended sanction from FIFA and Spanish govt.…

The Hindu

'Wrong as a matter of logic': Acting DPP addresses criticism of sex offence cases

He says it is wrong to think all acquitted people should never have stood trial.

The Canberra Times

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Limits on Using Prior Acquittal of Sexual Assault as Evidence of Guilt in a New Sexual Assault Case

"[T]he Government argue[d] that when considering that the charged offenses occurred after the acquittal, the [appellant's] tactics were emboldened and this factor weighs in favor of admissibility."

The Hindu

Delhi High Court takes cognisance of minor's sexual assault by suspended Delhi Govt officer

Delhi HC takes cognisance of minor's sexual assault case; directs authorities to protect survivor's identity and provide compensation. Court orders report from Delhi Govt, police and Centre, NCPCR to file report.

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After Below Deck Crew Was Fired Over Drunken Misconduct, Another Star Has Been Accused Of Sexual Assault

After two Below Deck crew members were fired over drunken misconduct, another star has been accused of sexual assault.

The Independent UK

Rudy Giuliani begs for money to fight legal woes while sexual assault accuser seeks financial sanctions

The former Trump attorney’s requests for money also come after he put his Upper East Side apartment up for sale for $6.5m

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Court Rejects Lawsuit Claiming Police Discriminatorily Refused to Prosecute Rapist

The opinion was decided July 21, but was originally issued sealed; it was just unsealed today, in response to my motion to unseal.

The Hindu

Testimony of Manipur victims being taped before magistrates

CBI records statements of Manipur sexual assault victims; 27 cases registered; 80 officials, personnel roped in; statements recorded under Section 164 of CrPC; medical reports of victims being collected; Union Home Minister appealed to Meitei, Kuki communities to abjure violence and have dialogue.

The Hindu

Pro-woman organisations plan to organise Belthangady Chalo on August 28

ABJMS & Pragatipara Sanghatanegala Horata Samiti plan Belthangady Chalo on Aug 28 to demand reinvestigation of 2012 rape & murder of 17-yr-old Soujanya. Demand SIT probe, action against police & doctor tampering evidence, implementation of Justice Verma Committee recommendations & probe into unnatural deaths in Belthangady. Protest at Koralli &…

The Conversation

Campus sexual assault prevention programs could do more to prevent violence, even after a decade-long federal mandate

Ten years after a federal law required colleges and universities to offer sexual assault prevention programming to students, only about half of them are doing it.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand brothers jailed over sexual assault of 18 women in unprecedented case

Danny and Roberto Jaz convicted on total 69 charges in case that has sparked outpouring of anger

The Hindu

Father, son duo convicted, sentenced for assaulting minor girl

A local court in Hyderabad, on August 24, awarded jail terms to a father and son duo holding them guilty of charges of sexual assault on a minor girl in Chaitanyapur police station area of Rachakonda Commissionerate.

The Times of India

Immediate action: 5 footballers who were released by clubs following sexual assault allegations

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Neymar, some of the biggest names in the world of football have had sexual assault allegations levelled against them.

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