Darmanin Proposes Justice System Overhaul in France
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced plans to extend pre-trial detention to 72 hours for aggravated sexual violence and feminicide suspects, implement stricter measures to combat illegal phone use in prisons, and expedite sentencing and execution of sentences.
Darmanin Proposes Justice System Overhaul in France
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced plans to extend pre-trial detention to 72 hours for aggravated sexual violence and feminicide suspects, implement stricter measures to combat illegal phone use in prisons, and expedite sentencing and execution of sentences.
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40% Bias Score
Pelicot Case Spurs Surge in Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Reports in France
The Pelicot case in France, where a woman was drugged and raped for over a decade by her husband and 50 other men, has led to a surge in calls to a Paris hospital center offering testing for drug-facilitated sexual assault, revealing a significant underreporting of such crimes.
Pelicot Case Spurs Surge in Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Reports in France
The Pelicot case in France, where a woman was drugged and raped for over a decade by her husband and 50 other men, has led to a surge in calls to a Paris hospital center offering testing for drug-facilitated sexual assault, revealing a significant underreporting of such crimes.
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24% Bias Score
Lenient Sentences in Pelicot Gang Rape Case Spark Outrage, Expose Systemic Issues
The Pelicot trial in Avignon resulted in 428 years of sentences for 51 men who gang-raped Gisèle Pelicot, significantly less than the 652 years requested by the prosecution; this sparked outrage, highlighting systemic issues in the French justice system and the global spread of online networks facil...
Lenient Sentences in Pelicot Gang Rape Case Spark Outrage, Expose Systemic Issues
The Pelicot trial in Avignon resulted in 428 years of sentences for 51 men who gang-raped Gisèle Pelicot, significantly less than the 652 years requested by the prosecution; this sparked outrage, highlighting systemic issues in the French justice system and the global spread of online networks facil...
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64% Bias Score
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Raping Wife, Facilitating Gang Rape
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his wife, Gisèle, and facilitating her rape by dozens of other men over almost a decade; 50 other men were also convicted.
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Raping Wife, Facilitating Gang Rape
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his wife, Gisèle, and facilitating her rape by dozens of other men over almost a decade; 50 other men were also convicted.
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36% Bias Score
Tulisa Contostavlos Reveals Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault at 16
Singer Tulisa Contostavlos revealed she was sexually assaulted at 16 after her drink was spiked, detailing the incident and its lasting impact on her life, relationships, and intimacy.
Tulisa Contostavlos Reveals Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault at 16
Singer Tulisa Contostavlos revealed she was sexually assaulted at 16 after her drink was spiked, detailing the incident and its lasting impact on her life, relationships, and intimacy.
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40% Bias Score
French Lawyer's Public Rape Accusation Inspires Global Movement
French lawyer Gisèle Halimi publicly revealed her years-long gang rape ordeal, inspiring survivors worldwide to break the silence and challenge the stigma surrounding sexual assault.
French Lawyer's Public Rape Accusation Inspires Global Movement
French lawyer Gisèle Halimi publicly revealed her years-long gang rape ordeal, inspiring survivors worldwide to break the silence and challenge the stigma surrounding sexual assault.
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24% Bias Score
French Woman's Testimony Leads to Convictions in Massive Sexual Abuse Case
Gisèle Pelicot, a victim of a nine-year long sexual abuse scheme orchestrated by her husband, publicly testified against 51 perpetrators in a French court, resulting in convictions and new legislation against sexual violence.
French Woman's Testimony Leads to Convictions in Massive Sexual Abuse Case
Gisèle Pelicot, a victim of a nine-year long sexual abuse scheme orchestrated by her husband, publicly testified against 51 perpetrators in a French court, resulting in convictions and new legislation against sexual violence.
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32% Bias Score
Perth Dentist Sentenced to 15 Years for Drugging, Raping Multiple Women
A Perth dentist, Farzem Mehrabi, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for repeatedly drugging and raping six young women he met on dating apps in 2022; CCTV footage showed him spiking a victim's drink with MDMA and methamphetamine.
Perth Dentist Sentenced to 15 Years for Drugging, Raping Multiple Women
A Perth dentist, Farzem Mehrabi, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for repeatedly drugging and raping six young women he met on dating apps in 2022; CCTV footage showed him spiking a victim's drink with MDMA and methamphetamine.
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20% Bias Score
Coast Guard Concealed Yearslong Sexual Assault Investigation
A Senate investigation revealed that top Coast Guard officials deliberately hid a yearslong investigation, Operation Fouled Anchor (2014-2019), into over 100 sexual assault and harassment allegations at the Coast Guard Academy, from Congress and the public, with internal documents showing concerns a...
Coast Guard Concealed Yearslong Sexual Assault Investigation
A Senate investigation revealed that top Coast Guard officials deliberately hid a yearslong investigation, Operation Fouled Anchor (2014-2019), into over 100 sexual assault and harassment allegations at the Coast Guard Academy, from Congress and the public, with internal documents showing concerns a...
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68% Bias Score
Avignon Court Convicts 51 in Major Sexual Assault Case
A French court sentenced 51 individuals to prison terms ranging from three to 20 years for participating in a decade-long scheme where Dominique Pelicot drugged and had his wife repeatedly raped by men recruited online; the court rejected claims of consent.
Avignon Court Convicts 51 in Major Sexual Assault Case
A French court sentenced 51 individuals to prison terms ranging from three to 20 years for participating in a decade-long scheme where Dominique Pelicot drugged and had his wife repeatedly raped by men recruited online; the court rejected claims of consent.
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40% Bias Score
Iranian Man Accused of Sexual Assault Released on Bail
Keyvan Imamverdi, a 37-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting multiple women, was released on bail after his initial conviction was overturned, sparking outrage among victims and raising concerns about Iran's judicial system.
Iranian Man Accused of Sexual Assault Released on Bail
Keyvan Imamverdi, a 37-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting multiple women, was released on bail after his initial conviction was overturned, sparking outrage among victims and raising concerns about Iran's judicial system.
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40% Bias Score
French Court Convicts Man and 50 Others in Landmark Drug-Facilitated Rape Case
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years for drugging and repeatedly raping his wife over 10 years, offering her to 50 other men who were also convicted with sentences ranging from 3 to 15 years; the case highlights drug-facilitated rape and a lack of consent.
French Court Convicts Man and 50 Others in Landmark Drug-Facilitated Rape Case
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years for drugging and repeatedly raping his wife over 10 years, offering her to 50 other men who were also convicted with sentences ranging from 3 to 15 years; the case highlights drug-facilitated rape and a lack of consent.
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32% Bias Score