Sexual Assault: News

15 Nov 2024

Bengaluru

Veteran singer Sanjay Chakraborty arrested for molesting minor student

Prominent singer and composer, Sanjay Chakraborty, was arrested by Kolkata Police on charges of molesting a minor student.

12 Nov 2024

Malayalam

Rape case: SC extends Siddique's interim bail for another week

The Supreme Court has extended the interim protection from arrest for Malayalam actor Siddique, who is embroiled in an alleged rape case.

09 Nov 2024

#MeToo

Harvey Weinstein plans to sue NYC over 'medical negligence': Report

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, is planning to sue New York City over "ongoing medical negligence," New York Post reported.

08 Nov 2024

Kerala High Court

Jailed actor's strange request approved: Here's what he asked for

In a rare case, a Kerala court has allowed a prisoner to keep his long hair, overriding the usual prison rule of compulsory haircuts.

06 Nov 2024

Malayalam

Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly cleared of sexual assault charges

Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly has been officially cleared of sexual assault charges on Wednesday.

26 Oct 2024

Rihanna

Woman accuses Chris Brown of rape on Diddy's yacht

A new documentary titled Chris Brown: A History of Violence is set to premiere on Sunday and is part of Investigation Discovery's 'No Excuse for Abuse' campaign.

21 Oct 2024

Music Industry

'Haven't done anything outrageous': 50 Cent on calling out Diddy

Rapper 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, has defended his years-long public shaming of fellow rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

16 Oct 2024

Hollywood

Sex trafficking case: Diddy demands victims' names before 2025 trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs's legal team wants to know what evidence they are up against ahead of his May 2025 trial.

15 Oct 2024

Music Industry

Diddy accused by six—including man who alleges assault at 16

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing a slew of lawsuits from six new accusers who have alleged rape, sexual abuse, and sexual assault.

11 Oct 2024

Music Industry

Rapper Diddy's sex trafficking trial set for May 2025

Renowned music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is scheduled to go on trial on sex trafficking and other related charges on May 5, 2025.

10 Oct 2024

YouTube

UK rapper, YouTuber Yung Filly hit with rape, assault charges

Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, popularly known as Yung Filly, has been arrested in Australia on charges of rape and assault.

10 Oct 2024

Marilyn Manson

New evidence in Marilyn Manson's prior rape cases under review 

The LA District Attorney's Sex Crimes Division is now looking into new leads and more evidence in the ongoing investigation against shock rocker Marilyn Manson (real name Brian Warner).

10 Oct 2024

US Government

Diddy's lawyers accuse US government of leaking Cassie's assault video

Sean 'Diddy' Combs's legal team has accused the US government of illegally leaking a 2016 video of the music mogul assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.

09 Oct 2024

Hollywood

Diddy seeks freedom again: Files third appeal for prison release

Sean 'Diddy' Combs's legal team has filed a third appeal for his pretrial release with the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

07 Oct 2024

Malayalam Movies

Malayalam actor Siddique questioned by police in 2016 rape case

Malayalam actor Siddique was summoned for questioning by the Thiruvananthapuram City Police Commissioner, Sparjan Kumar, on Monday (October 7) over a sexual assault case dating back to 2016.

07 Oct 2024

Hollywood

'Not a monster': Diddy's mother defends him amid assault allegations

Janice Small Combs, the mother of disgraced music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, has publicly defended her son amid escalating legal troubles involving accusations of sexual assault and sex trafficking.

06 Oct 2024

Justin Bieber

Diddy's ex-bodyguard accuses rapper of abusing Usher as a child

Gene Deal, former bodyguard to Sean 'Diddy' Combs (54), has made serious allegations against the controversial Hollywood rapper.

04 Oct 2024

Texas

Hotline for Diddy complaints received 12K calls in a day!

A hotline established by Tony Buzbee, a Texas-based lawyer representing 120 alleged sexual abuse victims against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, has reportedly received an overwhelming 12,000 calls within approximately 24 hours.

04 Oct 2024

California

Grammy winner Garth Brooks accused of raping hairstylist, exposing genitals

Country music star Garth Brooks is facing a lawsuit filed by a former hairstylist and makeup artist, who has accused him of sexual assault and battery.

26 Sep 2024

Kerala High Court

Nationwide manhunt for Malayalam actor Siddique intensifies amid rape allegations

The Kerala Police have ramped up their nationwide search for prominent Malayalam actor Siddique, who is currently evading arrest following serious sexual assault allegations.

26 Sep 2024

Netflix

Netflix greenlights 50 Cent's docuseries on Diddy's sex abuse allegations

Netflix has announced a new docuseries, produced by Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, that will delve into the serious allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

25 Sep 2024

Music Industry

'Our mom never wrote a book': Diddy's children clarify

The children of late model Kim Porter and music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs have publicly refuted claims that their mother authored a memoir before her death in 2018.

25 Sep 2024

Chennai

Malayalam actor Edavela Babu arrested in sexual assault case

Malayalam actor Edavela Babu was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) following a complaint filed by actor Minu Muneer.

25 Sep 2024

Music Industry

Woman claims Diddy, his security 'violently' raped her in 2001

Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is being sued by a woman, Thalia Graves, over an alleged sexual assault that occurred in the early 2000s.

25 Sep 2024

Music Industry

Diddy's ex-bodyguard says rapper recorded politicians at his sex parties

Sean 'Diddy' Combs's former bodyguard has made startling revelations following the rapper's arrest on charges of sex trafficking.

24 Sep 2024

Malayalam

Kerala HC rejects actor Siddique's anticipatory bail in assault case

The Kerala High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Malayalam actor Siddique, who is embroiled in a sexual assault case.

24 Sep 2024

Jennifer Lopez

Resurfaced clip shows Diddy predicting his arrest for wild parties

Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who was recently arrested on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, had predicted his arrest over two decades ago.

23 Sep 2024

Allu Arjun

'Pushpa' producer clarifies Allu Arjun's role in Jani Master case

Producer Ravi Shankar recently addressed the controversy surrounding National Award-winning choreographer Jani Master's alleged sexual assault case.

20 Sep 2024

Celebrity

Jani Master rape case: Choreographer sent to 14-day judicial remand

Tollywood choreographer Shaik Jani Basha, popularly known as Jani Master, has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody by the Upperpally court in connection with a sexual assault case.

20 Sep 2024

Music Industry

Diddy on 'suicide watch' after bail denial in trafficking trial

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has reportedly been placed on "suicide watch" following his bail denial in a sex trafficking and racketeering case.

20 Sep 2024

Music Industry

Sex, ketamine, gay rappers: What really happened at Diddy's parties

Imprisoned hip-hop tycoon Sean 'Diddy' Combs allegedly hosted extravagant parties at his former Hamptons mansion, shocking a drug dealer who claimed to witness celebrities engaging in sexual activities.

19 Sep 2024

BBC

Former Harrods owner accused of raping women in new documentary

Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of luxury department store Harrods, has been accused of sexually assaulting over 20 women during his tenure.

19 Sep 2024

Celebrity

Diddy to remain in jail until trial: Here's why

Renowned American rapper and music producer, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, has been ordered to stay in jail until his trial for sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy commences.

18 Sep 2024

Bollywood

Bollywood needs internal review board for harassment claims, says Bahl

In a recent interview, Section 375 director Ajay Bahl emphasized the need for internal review committees in the Hindi film industry to address sexual harassment.

18 Sep 2024

Music Industry

New docuseries on Sean Combs announced amid sex trafficking case

In the wake of recent sexual abuse lawsuits and the arrest of hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, a new docuseries has been announced.

18 Sep 2024

Music Industry

Sean Combs accused of hosting drug-fueled 'freak-off' sex performances

Newly unsealed federal indictment documents reveal disturbing details about the legal case against rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

16 Sep 2024

Chennai

Choreographer Jani Master booked for allegedly assaulting 21-year-old colleague

Prominent Tollywood choreographer Shaik Jani Basha, known as Jani Master, has been accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman, reported The Hindu.

11 Sep 2024

Music Industry

Sean Diddy ordered to pay $100M in sexual assault lawsuit

American rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has lost a noteworthy $100M lawsuit over allegations of sexual assault.

11 Sep 2024

Bengali Cinema

Suspended filmmaker Arindam Sil calls assault allegations 'completely accidental'

Prominent Bengali filmmaker Arindam Sil, who was recently suspended by the Directors's Association of Eastern India (DAEI) over sexual misconduct allegations, has spoken out in his defense.

10 Sep 2024

Fashion

Canadian fashion tycoon Peter Nygard (83) jailed for sexual assault

Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting four women, reportedly.

05 Sep 2024

Harvey Weinstein

UK drops indecent assault charges against Harvey Weinstein: Report

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) of the UK has decided not to proceed with criminal charges against disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

05 Sep 2024

#MeToo

'Groomed me as sex-slave....': Sowmya accuses Tamil director of rape

In the wake of the ongoing Hema Committee report and #MeToo revelations in the Malayalam industry, actor Sujatha, known by her screen name Sowmya, has come forward with alarming allegations.

05 Sep 2024

Asaduddin Owaisi

Telangana: Communal tension erupts over rape attempt on tribal woman

Communal tensions flared in Telangana's Asifabad district on Wednesday following a protest over an attempted rape of a tribal woman.

03 Sep 2024

Malayalam

'No casting couch in TV': Kamya Punjabi amid Mollywood MeToo

Television actor Kamya Punjabi has claimed that the Hindi TV industry is the "safest" and that there is "no sexual abuse or casting couch."

02 Sep 2024

Kerala High Court

Rape case: Malayalam actor Siddique moves HC for anticipatory bail

Malayalam actor Siddique has approached the Kerala High Court, reportedly seeking anticipatory bail in a rape case filed against him.

30 Aug 2024

Malayalam

Malayalam filmmaker Aashiq Abu quits FEFKA over Hema Committee report

Prominent Malayalam filmmaker Aashiq Abu has announced his resignation from the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) Director's Union.

30 Aug 2024

Netflix

'Squid Game' actor's lawyer calls 8-month jail for molestation 'harsh'

South Korean actor Oh Young-soo, who gained international acclaim for his role in the hit Netflix series Squid Game, is currently facing an eight-month prison sentence for sexually assaulting a woman twice.

29 Aug 2024

Bro Daddy

Junior artist alleges 'Bro Daddy' AD raped and blackmailed her

A junior artist from the Malayalam film industry has accused Mansoor Rasheed, the assistant director of the 2022 film Bro Daddy, of sexual assault and blackmail.

29 Aug 2024

Kolkata

Shabana Azmi condemns Kolkata doctor's rape-murder; calls for dismantling patriarchy

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has expressed her shock and condemnation over the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata earlier this month.

28 Aug 2024

Star Trek

'Star Trek' screenwriter Roberto accused of repeatedly 'raping,' 'hitting' wife

Roberto Orci, the screenwriter and producer known for his work on Star Trek and Transformers, has been accused of repeatedly physically and sexually assaulting his wife, actor Adele Heather Taylor.

28 Aug 2024

Malayalam

'Should've spoken earlier...': Khushbu Sundar addresses childhood abuse by father

Actor and politician Khushbu Sundar recently made a shocking revelation, claiming that she was sexually abused by her father when she was just eight years old.

27 Aug 2024

Mohanlal

Mohanlal quietly resigns from Malayalam film body amid misconduct scandal 

In a significant development, actor and producer Mohanlal has resigned from his position as the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).

27 Aug 2024

Kolkata

'Sex thirst...sugar-coated brothels': Actor Ritabhari's revelations expose Bengali industry

Bengali actor Ritabhari Chakraborty has taken to social media to highlight the issue of sexual misconduct in the Bengali film industry.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: What autopsy report actually reveals

An autopsy report obtained by India Today has shed light on the final moments of the postgraduate trainee doctor before she was suffocated to death at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

10 Jul 2024

South Korea

'Don't want to respond': Nam Tae-hyun on ex-girlfriend's assault allegations

South Korean singer-songwriter Nam Tae-hyun has publicly addressed assault allegations made by his ex-girlfriend, Heart Signal 3's Seo Eun-woo, on social media.

03 Jul 2024

Film Festival

Kevin Spacey to receive Lifetime Achievement Award amid assault allegations

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is set to receive the Nations Award for Lifetime Achievement at a gala event in Taormina, Italy, this July.

03 Jul 2024

Malayalam Movies

Malayalam director accused of assaulting woman under pretense of marriage

Malayalam film director Omar Lulu is facing serious allegations of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman under the pretense of marriage.

30 Jun 2024

Hollywood

Fake Hollywood agent charged with sexually assaulting young male models

In a shocking twist, a man identified as William Isaac Thomas Jr has been charged by Los Angeles police for allegedly sexually assaulting three aspiring models.

27 Jun 2024

Paris Hilton

Force-fed medications, sexually abused: Paris Hilton shares harrowing teen experiences

In a House committee session on Wednesday, socialite and businesswoman Paris Hilton recounted the abuse she suffered while in the foster care system.

23 Jun 2024

Ganesh Acharya

'Everything was a lie': Nana Patekar on Tanushree's assault allegations

Veteran Bollywood actor, Nana Patekar, recently responded to sexual harassment allegations made by actor and model Tanushree Dutta during the 2018 MeToo movement.

12 Jun 2024

Bill Clinton

Kevin Spacey confesses traveling with Jeffrey Epstein in 'Lolita Express'

Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey has recently shared details about his past interactions with convicted sex offender and infamous pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein.

08 Jun 2024

Music Industry

Howard University pulls Diddy's honorary degree after abuse video surfaces

Howard University has revoked the honorary degree it awarded to disgraced music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2014.

08 Jun 2024

Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein appeals LA rape conviction after NY verdict overturned

The disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has appealed to overturn his rape and sexual assault conviction in Los Angeles.

06 Jun 2024

South Korea

2004's sexual assault case gains traction as YouTuber exposes assailants

South Korea is currently embroiled in a renewed controversy over the horrific Miryang Sexual Assault Case from 2004.

05 Jun 2024

Beyonce

Beyoncé, Rihanna's music producer The-Dream accused of rape, sex trafficking

Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, popularly known as The-Dream, has been sued for rape, sexual battery, and sex trafficking by a former mentee.

01 Jun 2024

John Legend

'It's a shame': John Legend 'horrified' by Diddy's assault allegations

John Legend has publicly expressed his shock over the numerous abuse and sex trafficking allegations against fellow musician Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

29 May 2024

Malayalam Movies

Malayalam director Omar Lulu calls rape accusations a 'money-driven' scheme

Malayalam film director Omar Lulu, celebrated for his romantic comedy Oru Adaar Love (2019), has been accused of rape and is currently under investigation by the Kerala Police.