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Hundreds alleged assault by youth detention workers. Years later, most suspects face no charges

New Hampshire prosecutors cite the statute of limitations when asked why a broad investigation into abuse allegations at the state’s youth detention center that began more than four years ago has yielded only 11 arrests, none in the last 2½ years

The Independent UK

Macron Under Fire For Remarks Defending Film Icon Depardieu

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday faced accusations of siding with sexual aggressors after saying film icon Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing a litany of sexual assault claims, was the target of "a manhunt".

International Business Times

Countertenor David Daniels Expelled from Singers Union After Guilty Plea

Countertenor David Daniels ousted from singers union after guilty plea to sexual assault. University professor fired and opera production cut.

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Soccer star Dani Alves' trial for alleged sexual assault to start in February

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves’ trial for alleged sexual assault will start Feb. 5

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'The far right is now in power': French media blast tough immigration law

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, December 20: French media almost unanimously criticise the controversial immigration law backed by the government of President Emmanuel Macron. While the left sees the legislation as pandering to the far right, the right is mostly critical of the process leading to its passing. Also: two…

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French museum removes Depardieu wax sculpture as family denounces 'conspiracy'

A French museum on Monday removed a wax likeness of film superstar Gerard Depardieu, the management said, in the latest such measure taken against the actor accused of sexual assault. His family says the actor has been the target of an "unprecedented conspiracy" in recent days.

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Despite Historic Pay Discrimination Settlement, Little Has Changed for Women on Wall Street

The $215 million deal made headlines, but the industry pay gap persists, along with new cases of sexual harassment.

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Rape-accused Florida GOP chair is suspended and has salary cut to $1

The process of removing Christian Ziegler as chair following accusations of rape and sexual assault made against him began on Sunday

The Independent UK

Tommy Lee accused of sexual assault in a helicopter

A new lawsuits alleges that Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee sexually assaulted a passenger aboard his private helicopter in 2003

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Judge apologises to sexual assault victim ‘greatly let down’ by English court system

Mr Justice Grey laments problems as abuser fails to come to Cambridge crown court for sentencing

The Guardian - UK

French actor who accused Gérard Depardieu of sexual assault dies

Emmanuelle Debever, 60, killed herself, French media reports

The Guardian - UK

French actor Emmanuelle Debever who accused Gérard Depardieu of sexual assault ‘dies by suicide’ aged 60

The tragic French star appeared opposite scandal-hit Depardieu in the 1983 film ‘Danton’

The Independent UK

Government school teacher held under POCSO Act in Villupuram

Teacher arrested for allegedly showing obscene videos & sexual assault of girl students in Thiruvakkarai Government High School.

The Hindu

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

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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

AAP

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.

International Business Times

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.

The Independent UK

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

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The Guardian - AU

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 Independent UK

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

Bangkok Post

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.

Crikey

You don’t need to approve of Israel to condemn the rape and sexual assault of Israeli women. You just need to be human

I lament the delayed and insufficient responses from feminist groups and wish they had reacted with greater urgency and force.

Reason

$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…

The Independent UK

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

Salon

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

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