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Matt Gaetz speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in July. Photo: Reuters

Gaetz says he won’t return to Congress after dropping out as Trump’s AG pick

The Republican lawmaker, originally tapped to lead the US Justice Department, is facing allegations of drug use and sex with minors.

Mixed martial arts star Connor McGregor sexually assaulted woman, jury finds

India’s female gig workers facing unsafe conditions, seek change and justice

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Police report details assault allegations against Hegseth, Trump’s defence chief pick

A woman filed a sexual assault complaint in 2017 against Pete Hegseth, who has denied the allegations.

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Defence secretary nominee Pete Hegseth speaks with the media in Washington. Photo: Reuters

Trump names new pick for attorney general as Matt Gaetz drops out

Pam Bondi nomination follows withdrawal of nominee Matt Gaetz amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.

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Who is Mohamed al-Fayed’s brother Salah, who’s also been accused of assault?

The BBC documentary alleging sexual assault by Mohamed al-Fayed – and possible connivance by Harrods – has prompted further accusations, including against his younger brother Salah.

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Son of Norway crown princess detained for week in rape probe

Marius Borg Hoiby, 27, remanded in investigative custody for rape accusations, as lawyer denies charges.

Born of a relationship before Mette-Marit’s marriage to Prince Haakon, Marius Borg Hoiby was arrested on Monday evening on suspicion of rape. File photo: AFP

Will Andrew Tate’s human trafficking trial collapse after evidence removal?

A Romanian court found flaws in the indictment, giving prosecutors five days to decide whether to proceed with the trial or withdraw the case.

‘Family destroyed’: children of French mass rape victim speak of heartbreak

Daughter believes she was also assaulted by her father, Dominique Pelicot, who has admitted drugging and raping his wife with dozens of men.

Who is Travis Kelce’s controversial Kansas City Chiefs teammate, Matt Araiza?

The player made his first NFL appearance on September 5 after being embroiled in a civil lawsuit since August 2022, in which Araiza and three other men were accused of gang-raping a 17-year-old.

The gang rape allegations against Matt Araiza resulted in mixed reactions, but the full-time punter is now making a comeback with Kansas City Chiefs. Photo: @mattraraiza/Instagram

Australian ‘shock jock’ Alan Jones, 83, charged with sexual assault of young men

The former coach of Australia’s national rugby union team has previously denied allegations of groping and inappropriate touching.

Retired broadcaster Alan Jones (centre) walks past waiting media as he leaves a police station in Sydney on Monday. Photo: AAP Image via AP

Meet Tony Buzbee, the lawyer representing Diddy’s alleged victims

Tony Buzbee is representing over 150 accusers in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case, and has threatened to expose the rapper’s ‘enablers’: here’s what you need to know about the colourful Texan lawyer.

US House speaker opposes call to release ethics report on Trump’s AG pick Gaetz

Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, has been investigated for sexual misconduct, misuse of campaign funds and illicit drug use.

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‘Japan has become poor’: Tokyo emerges as Asia’s new sex tourism capital

In a grim mirror of Japan’s economic decline, the sex trade is drawing in foreign men and trapping local women in a cycle of desperation.

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An older man approaches a woman near Okubo Park in Tokyo’s notorious Kabukicho district. Photo: Eric Fior

Late Harrods boss’ sibling also accused of rape: ‘shared me with his brother’

Three women allege that Salah Fayed assaulted them during the period when he owned the London store with Mohammed al-Fayed.

A Harrods tote bag with the brand name crossed out is seen at a press conference in London in October. Photo: AP

Trump attorney general pick Gaetz faces scrutiny over sexual misconduct report

A top Republican lawmaker wants to see the unreleased ethics report, and an alleged victim’s lawyer says the document should be made public.

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Hong Kong child protection group logs spike in calls from professionals

Against Child Abuse says social workers, medical staff and teachers among those that made about 180 hotline calls, up from 83 the year before.

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Malaysia’s religious authority accuses firm in child abuse probe of slavery

GISB has long been controversial for its ties to the Al-Arqam sect that is banned in Malaysia for deviant teachings and cultlike activities.

GISB CEO Nasiruddin Mohd Ali arrives at Selayang court to face charges. GISB has long been controversial for its ties to the Al-Arqam sect, which has been banned in Malaysia since 1994 for its deviant teachings and cultlike activities. Photo: Reuters

2 Hong Kong policemen jailed after trying to bribe teen in underage sex trial

Yao Yanwu and Ng Sing-yap plead guilty after offering teen HK$100,000 to stop her testifying over allegations from when she was aged 15.

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Archbishop of Canterbury resigns in ‘sorrow’ over sex abuse scandal

Justin Welby’s decision comes after a report found he failed to adequately address allegations against a volunteer at Christian summer camps.

‘It was wrong’: New Zealand apologises to 200,000 victims of state, church abuse

Those exposed to ‘unimaginable’ abuse in state, foster and faith-based care over a 70-year period were disproportionately Maori.

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New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon embraces an abuse survivor following his “formal and unreserved” apology in parliament on Tuesday. Photo: Stuff via AP

Church of England leader Justin Welby urged to quit over abuse cover-up

Pressure on Welby follows a damning report which concluded the Church of England had covered up a serial abuse case.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. File photo: AFP

In India, trial starts over rape and murder of Kolkata doctor

Charges were drawn up last week, while the man arrested said he was ‘completely innocent’ and was being framed.

Priest stabbed during mass in Singapore, attacker arrested

Police said they did not think the attack was an attack of terrorism, while the priest was sent to hospital in ‘stable condition’.

Man accused of drugging woman at Hong Kong bar fired by 2 Singapore-based firms

Woman takes to social media to accuse man of spiking her drink, saying she was only saved by timely intervention of waitress.

The woman’s social media post detail the allegations included what appeared to be CCTV footage of the man (bottom right) spiking her drink. Photo: X/hananotsorry

What did Elon Musk say about J.Lo’s relationship with Diddy?

On the Joe Rogan podcast, Musk said that people should not trust J.Lo; Lopez and Combs were together from 1999 to 2001, and she’s remained silent over his arrest for sexual offences.

What has Elon Musk recently said about Jennifer Lopez and her connection to Diddy? Photos: Reuters, AP, AFP

Who is ex-Playboy model Rachel Kennedy, and what did she say about Diddy?

Diddy, who was dating J.Lo at the time, played one of her music videos on repeat, Kennedy said – but who is the former Playboy model and how did she meet Combs?

Meet Ty Stiklorius, who just opened up about her experience at a Diddy party

John Legend’s manager Ty Stiklorius just wrote an op-ed for The New York Times about her ordeal at one of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ parties, and says the music industry is still ‘toxic’.

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Sexual harassment and assault
Latest news and features on sexual harassment and assault, including accusations of misconduct and developments in the #MeToo movement.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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