New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case. CBC | World News
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Premier League players ‘arrested over alleged rape’ as pair quizzed by police
The two top-flight players in question have reportedly been released on bail. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Gang rape of travel blogger in India triggers nationwide outcry
The rape of a travel blogger by multiple men has triggered a nationwide outcry over one of India’s rampant problems: a decades-long struggle to curb rising sexual violence against women. CBC | World News
Read More »Rape complainants told pre-recorded evidence could reduce chance of conviction
A new study found a 20% drop in rape convictions when the complainant asks for special measures to give evidence Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Outlander boss defends graphic Jamie Fraser and Black Jack’s rape scene
An Outlander creator has spoken out on why Jamie Fraser and Black Jack’s rape scene had to be shown. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Serial rape suspect captured in Florida after escaping jail and going on run
Sean Williams escaped from a Tennessee jail and spent a month on the run. Authorities compare him to Ted Bundy. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Diddy and ex-girlfriend Cassie settle rape and abuse lawsuit just days after it was filed
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs and his ex-girlfriend, Cassandra Ventura, have settled their lawsuit that accused the music producer of rape and sexual abuse. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »Yusef Salaam, convicted and exonerated in notorious Central Park Five rape, wins NYC council seat
Yusef Salaam said he was “deeply humbled” to win a seat Tuesday on the New York City Council, a reflection of the approach he’s taken despite spending about seven years in prison for an infamous crime he didn’t commit. CBC | World News
Read More »Plane passenger from hell who yelled ‘white children are easy to rape’ jailed
He reportedly abused the stewardess during the flight and later bit a police officer after being detained. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Flames draft pick Topi Ronni under investigation in Finland after rape accusation
Calgary Flames draft pick Topi Ronni is under investigation in his native Finland after being accused of rape. Ronni’s Finnish Elite League team Tappara Tampere said on its website that Ronni informed the club of the investigation and stepped away from team activities. CBC | Sports News
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