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French court sentences ex-surgeon to 20 years in prison in country's largest sex abuse trial

Joël Le Scouarnec received the maximum sentence for multiple rapes and sexual assaults on minors.

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From strip searches to sexual harassment, Australian policing has long been plagued by sexism

This month, a woman bravely testified in court she was subjected to a “degrading and humiliating experience akin to sexual assault” at the hands of New South Wales Police. The young woman was forced to remove her tampon in front of officers during a strip search, which police later admitted…

The Conversation

Jeremy Clarkson names pig after Harvey Weinstein in latest season of Clarkson's Farm

Weinstein, who co-founded Miramax, was sentenced in 2020 to 23 years in prison after being convicted of rape and sexual assault charges

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Queensland To Restrict Good Character References In Sentencing Of Accused Rapists

The consideration of these references for accused rapists will now be restricted under major Queensland court reforms.

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BYU Starting QB Jake Retzlaff Sued for Alleged 2023 Sexual Assault

Retzlaff has not been criminally charged to date, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.

Sports Illustrated

Worker-led programs are tackling gender-based violence in supply chains, but they’re at risk

Gender-based violence and harassment is a widespread issue in supply chains. Women workers in garment manufacturing, food production and hospitality are routinely subjected to unwanted touching and sexual advances and inappropriate comments, while promotion and advancement are often conditional on sex. In the most severe cases, this abuse escalates to…

The Conversation

Kevin Spacey declares 'I'm still standing' in emotional speech at Cannes

The actor’s career stalled following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, though he was later cleared

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‘I’m still standing’: Kevin Spacey quotes ‘friend’ Elton John in passionate return speech at Cannes

‘American Beauty’ actor appeared at film event for first time after being cleared of sexual assault allegations

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Kevin Spacey declares it's 'nice to be back' as he accepts lifetime achievement award

'House of Cards' actor Kevin Spacey declared it's "nice to be back" as he accepted a lifetime achievement award during a charity gala in Cannes, France and made a return to the spotlight after being cleared of sexual assault charges.

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High school coach who did naked fat tests found not guilty of child molestation, sexual assault

A jury has found a former Rhode Island high school basketball coach not guilty of second-degree child molestation and second-degree sexual assault after he spent decades asking hundreds of male student-athletes if they were “shy or not shy” before asking them to get naked so he could their check their…

The Independent UK

Kevin Spacey to be honoured for ‘artistic brilliance’ at Cannes Gala

Actor has resurrected career after being cleared of sexual assault accusations

The Independent UK

Gérard Depardieu’s conviction was a historic moment for #MeToo in France

The age of impunity is over for male violence against women, say campaigners after the actor was found guilty of sexual assault

The Guardian - UK

Judge dismisses jury in Canadian hockey sexual assault case after complaint about defense behavior

The judge handling the trial of five hockey players accused of sexual assault has dismissed the jury after a complaint that defense attorneys were laughing at some of the jurors

The Independent UK

Smokey Robinson under criminal investigation after sexual assault allegations

Los Angeles police open investigation after lawsuit filed against Motown singer alleging sexual assault of four former housekeepers over many years

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Smokey Robinson under criminal investigation following rape allegations

Smokey Robinson is facing a criminal investigation after four former housekeepers accused him of rape and sexual assault.

The Independent UK

Criminal investigation opened in rape and sexual assault allegations against Smokey Robinson

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says it has opened a criminal investigation into rape and sexual assault allegations against Smokey Robinson

The Independent UK

Rape victims should have free access to court transcripts, says MP

Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney said some victims of rape and sexual assault had been charged up to £22,000 for the transcripts.

Salon

Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault

The legendary French actor was found guilty of assaulting two women on a movie set in 2021

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The Independent UK

Ex-model testifying that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her questioned about private journal

A former model testifying in Harvey Weinstein’s retrial on sexual assault charges is being questioned about a private journal she wrote a decade ago

The Guardian - UK

‘Interesting timing’: Juliette Binoche talks Gérard Depardieu as verdict dominates start of Cannes

Depardieu’s sexual assault verdict overshadowed first day of the film festival which once championed the actor, with jury president Binoche commenting on the ‘interesting timing’

The Guardian - UK

A French icon falls: Gérard Depardieu’s guilt will make his films hard to watch

Some will argue the actor’s legacy of landmark film roles should not be tainted by his conviction for sexual assault. But it will

Evening Standard

Conservative MP Patrick Spencer charged with two counts of sexual assault

Spencer, 37, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 16.

Evening Standard

Who is Patrick Spencer?

Who is the MP accused of sexual assault at London’s Groucho Club?

The Guardian - UK

MP Patrick Spencer charged with two counts of sexual assault

Tory party withdraws whip from Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP over alleged incidents at Groucho Club in London in 2023

The Independent UK

Tory MP Patrick Spencer charged with sexual assaults at Groucho Club

The Conservative politician will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on 16 June

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