Sexual violence surged amid war in DRC’s North Kivu last year: UN | Sexual Assault News
A total of 22,000 cases registered in province in 2023; in first five months of 2024, figure had already reached 17,000.Healthcare providers in the war-torn…
Harvey Weinstein to face third trial on sexual assault charges
Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will face a third trial in New York in connection to the sexual assault case of…
UN chief warns Israel, Russia over reports of sexual abuse by armed forces | Human Rights News
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres puts both countries ‘on notice’ over documented pattern of sexual violence.United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has put Israel and Russia…
Plans to restrict where violent and sexual offenders can go
Restrictions on serious sexual and violent criminals forcing them stay in specific areas are being planned by the government.Offenders would be limited to a geographical…
Micheal Ward of ‘Eddington’ charged with rape, sexual assault
British actor Micheal Ward, known for the Netflix series “Top Boy” and and most recently Ari Aster’s movie “Eddington,” is facing charges of allegedly raping…
Five ice hockey players found not guilty in Canada sexual assault case
Nadine YousifBBC News, London, OntarioReutersFrom left to right: Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube, Cal FooteFive Canadian ice hockey players accused of sexually…
Judge rules former Canadian hockey players not guilty of sexual assault | Sexual Assault News
Trial that sparked debate over culture of sexual assault in Canadian hockey ends after judge says allegations not ‘credible’.A Canadian judge has found that five…
Why is India investigating alleged mass killings of sexual assault victims? | Crime News
New Delhi, India – After spending three decades racked with guilt, scared on sleepless nights, and often changing cities, a 48-year-old Dalit man appeared in Karnataka…
New York agrees to settle lawsuit with ex-aide who accused Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment
The state of New York has agreed to pay $450,000 to settle a lawsuit from an ex-aide to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo who alleged he…
Feminist icon Gisele Pelicot awarded France’s top civic honour: Report | Sexual Assault News
Pelicot has been praised globally for her courage during trial, which forced changes to France’s rape law.Gisele Pelicot, who has been internationally hailed after testifying…
Tyler Perry’s accuser, Derek Dixon, speaks on sexual harassment suit
Derek Dixon, the actor who raised allegations of sexual harassment against Tyler Perry, has broken his silence after suing the producer and media mogul for…
Court strikes down Trump’s appeal in Carroll sexual abuse case
US President Donald Trump during a meeting with African leaders at the White House, Washington, DC, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. On Thursday, an appeals…
Diddy verdict raises questions over domestic abuse, power and coercion | Sexual Assault News
The trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has culminated in a verdict, after more than seven weeks of intense media scrutiny and testimony about…
Jury clears Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on most serious sexual offence charges
A New York jury found rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs not guilty of sexual trafficking and engaging in a criminal enterprise. Source link
Federal lawsuit adds to allegations of child sexual abuse in Maryland youth detention centers
BALTIMORE — A federal lawsuit could open a new chapter in an escalating legal battle in Maryland, where officials are struggling to address an unexpected onslaught of…
Devi Khadka: The woman leading the fight against wartime sexual violence | Documentary
Arrested at the age of 17 during the early days of Nepal’s civil war in the late 1990s, Devi Khadka was accused of being a…
Actor sues Tyler Perry for $260M, alleging sexual harassment
Tyler Perry is facing legal backlash to the tune of $260 million from an actor who appeared in his BET drama “The Oval” and is…
New lawsuit alleges sexual assault by former California Democratic Party Chairman Eric Bauman
A California Democratic Party employee sued the organization in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Wednesday, alleging he was repeatedly groped and sexually assaulted by…
What is the Casey report on UK grooming gangs – and why did Labour U-turn? | Sexual Assault News
The British government has announced a national inquiry into organised child sexual abuse following the release of a damning report by Baroness Louise Casey that…
Britain agrees to open child sexual grooming investigation
June 15 (UPI) -- British officials said Sunday that they have never dismissed reports of child grooming gangs in the country, and vowed to release…