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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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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

The Independent UK

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

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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

Evening Standard

‘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

The Guardian - UK

Jarryd Hayne will not face a fourth sexual assault trial

The DPP has confirmed another trial will not go ahead.

Newcastle Herald

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...

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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

The Independent UK

Police Searching For Suspect In Central Park Assault Case

Authorities in New York City are searching for a suspect involved in a disturbing sexual assault incident in Central Park. Help from the public is crucial ...

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French ex-priest, convicted for sexually assaulting minors, found dead

The defrocked priest Bernard Preynat, who was convicted in 2020 of sexual assault on minors and sentenced to five years in prison, was found dead Sunday at his home near Lyon.

Radio France Internationale

Physio barred from females after sexual assault charges

A Melbourne physiotherapist charged with sexually assaulting patients has been allowed to return to work but restricted from treating females.

AAP

Woman who sued therapist for sexual assault says she wanted justice

Ella Janneh won damages in civil case against Michael Lousada after her case was not prosecuted and two appeals to CPS were dismissed

The Guardian - UK

Michigan State Rep Faces Felony Charges After Alleged Assault

Michigan state representative Neil Friske faces potential felony charges of sexual assault and weapons offenses after an incident with an exotic dancer in ...

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Family Of Martial Artists Thwart Sexual Assault In Houston

An family, skilled in taekwondo, heroically stopped a sexual assault in Houston, receiving community praise.

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The Independent UK

Billionaire Coca-Cola heir Alki David ordered to pay $900m in landmark sexual assault case

Cypriot-British businessman Alkiviades David, 56, is alleged to have repeatedly assaulted his former employee

The Independent UK

Ukraine launches a national sexual assault registry for victims of Russian forces

A senior prosecutor in Ukraine says authorities have created a national registry to document cases of sexual violence allegedly committed by Russian forces

AAP

Ex-cop accused of lying in NRL star's sex assault trial

A former police officer is facing a "very serious" perjury charge over allegations he lied during the sexual assault trial of NRL star Jack de Belin.

Reason

Biden Notes Trump's History of 'Sexual Assault' but Highlights '34 Felonies' That Victimized No One

Facing an opponent who has been credibly described as a sexual predator, Biden instead emphasizes Trump's cover-up of a consensual encounter.

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The Conversation

Romantic breakups can spark severe trauma in young people – new study

What should I study? What do I want to be? How will I pay for my education? Who do I want to spend the rest of my life with? These are the life-changing decisions many young people face.

Texas Observer

Why I Stayed Silent

Women aren't talking about their sexual assaults. Why aren't we talking about that?

The Guardian - UK

Prima Facie by Suzie Miller review – Jodie Comer narrates with charisma and firepower

The star of the original award-winning play about sexual assault brings emotional complexity to this novel adaptation

AAP

Warnings over banned masseur who is still practising

A public warning has been issued about a banned massage therapist convicted of sexual assault, who is believed to be continuing to provide services.

AAP

Ex-Socceroo seeks trial over sexual assault allegation

A former Socceroo may have to wait until next year to fight allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in the company of another man.

Newcastle Herald

Shocking spike in sex assault and domestic violence crimes in NSW

A staggering 42 per cent climb in criminal incidents of sexual assault has been recorded in NSW

The Guardian - AU

Reports of sexual assault in NSW up 42% in five years, new data reveals

Increase could be due to major law reform, such as new affirmative sexual consent laws, expert says

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