Tag #Sexual Assault

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152 Abuse Complaints Filed Against French Catholic Institute

On February 27, 2024, 40 additional complaints alleging physical, sexual, and violent abuse were filed against Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram in Pau, France, bringing the total to 152, with at least 68 cases of sexual violence or rape reported by former students from several countries; thirteen priests and...

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French Surgeon's Ex-Wife Claims Ignorance in Child Abuse Case

The ex-wife of French surgeon Joël le Scouarnec, on trial for abusing 299 children between 1989 and 2017, claims ignorance despite evidence suggesting she knew of his pedophilia; the trial, expected to last four months, will explore his personality, diaries detailing his crimes, and his professional...

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France Proposes Ban on Healthcare Workers with Sexual Offense Convictions

France's kinésithérapeutes order proposed a permanent ban on healthcare workers with sexual offense convictions, prompted by the trial of surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec and cases of reduced penalties leading to further offenses. The order aims to improve patient safety.

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NSW ODPP Review Finds No Systemic Flaws in Sexual Assault Case Handling

The NSW ODPP's review of 327 adult sexual assault cases found no systemic deficiencies, but a 3 percent non-compliance rate with guidelines prompted consideration of a fourth review tier before trial, despite a 5 percent discontinuation rate aligning with past averages.

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French Surgeon Admits to Raping and Abusing 299 Patients

A French court heard the opening of the trial of Joel Le Scouarnec, a former surgeon accused of raping and sexually abusing 299 victims, mostly children, between 1989 and 2014; his actions have raised serious questions about France's healthcare system.

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Police Inspector on Trial for Sexual Assault After Night of Heavy Drinking

A 36-year-old police custody inspector, Mike Sinden, stands trial for sexually assaulting a woman in March 2022 after a night of heavy drinking with colleagues; he denies the charge, claiming the encounter was consensual, while the woman maintains she repeatedly said "no".

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ECHR Condemns Cyprus for Mishandling Gang Rape Allegation

An 18-year-old British woman, referred to as "X", alleged gang rape in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, in July 2019. After a flawed investigation, she was charged with public mischief; the European Court of Human Rights ruled against Cyprus for failing to investigate properly, awarding her €20,000.

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Tate Brothers Leave Romania Amidst Controversy Over US Influence

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, facing charges including human trafficking in Romania, have left for the US after travel restrictions were lifted, prompting criticism and raising concerns about US influence on the Romanian judicial process.

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Match Group's Dating Apps: Slow Response to Assault Reports Raises Safety Concerns

An 18-month investigation revealed that Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, was slow to ban users reported for assault; a cardiologist convicted of assault and drugging multiple women continued using the apps for years after being reported.

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Man jailed for 20 years for rape and robbery

Fabrice Kapena, 32, was jailed for 20 years in Manchester Crown Court for raping and strangling a woman he met in a bar after he promised to help her enter a nightclub; he was also sentenced for previous robberies and thefts.

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Actor Alexander Westwood Jailed for 15.5 Years on 26 Sex Offenses

British actor Alexander Westwood, known for roles in "Sex Education" and "Doctors," received a 15.5-year prison sentence for 26 sex offenses against children and women, including rape, committed over more than a decade, demonstrating manipulative abuse of his position.

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Reynolds Demands Apology from Gallagher Over Higgins Case Scrutiny

During a Senate estimates hearing, retiring Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds demanded an apology from Finance Minister Katy Gallagher for the scrutiny surrounding the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins in Reynolds's office in 2019; Gallagher refused, citing her belief that the questions were justified g...

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