Sexual Assault: News
19 Dec 2023
MarvelMarvel drops Jonathan Majors after guilty verdict on assault charges
Marvel Studios and Walt Disney have cut ties with actor Jonathan Majors, known for his role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
23 Nov 2023
Jamie FoxxJamie Foxx sued over alleged sexual assault
Actor Jamie Foxx is looking at legal troubles after he was sued for an alleged sexual assault of a patron at a bar in the United States of America.
18 Nov 2023
HollywoodDiddy, Cassie legal drama: Settlement reached in rape, abuse lawsuit
Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and R&B artist Casandra "Cassie" Ventura have settled a legal case merely a day after she accused him of rape, physical abuse, and sex trafficking.
11 Nov 2023
RajasthanRajasthan: Massive protest after cop allegedly rapes 4-year-old girl
A massive protest was being held outside a police station in the Dausa district of Rajasthan after a cop allegedly raped a four-year-old girl in the Lalsot area on Friday.
28 Oct 2023
SingaporeSingapore: Indian man gets 16-year jail time for raping student
A Singapore court has reportedly sentenced a 26-year-old Indian national to 16 years imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane for raping a university student on May 4, 2019.
05 Oct 2023
CelebrityActor-model Shiyas Kareem detained in connection with sexual assault allegations
Bigg Boss Malayalam star and model Shiyas Kareem was detained at Chennai airport on Thursday.
03 Oct 2023
Madhya PradeshHouse of Ujjain rape case accused to be demolished: Report
The house of Bharat Soni, the man accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain, will be reportedly demolished as it was built illegally.
20 Sep 2023
HollywoodBijou Phillips seeks divorce from Danny Masterson: Understanding legal implications
Actor Bijou Phillips has filed for divorce from her actor husband Danny Masterson, following his recent 30-year-to-life rape sentence.
19 Sep 2023
Russell BrandRussell Brand assault case: YouTube suspends monetization on comedian's channel
British comedian-actor Russell Brand faced suspension of monetization on his YouTube channel after being accused of rape and sexual assault.
17 Sep 2023
Russell BrandRussell Brand accused of rape, sexual assault: Everything about case
Comedian-actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse, according to a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times, and Channel 4 Dispatches.
15 Sep 2023
Hollywood'That '70s Show' to 30years prison sentence: Danny Masterson's fall
Earlier this month, Hollywood actor Danny Masterson (That '70s Show) was sentenced to 30 years in prison for two rape cases that transpired in 2003.
13 Sep 2023
AR RahmanChinmayi Sripaada backs molestation victims from AR Rahman's Chennai concert
Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has voiced her support for the women who reportedly faced molestation and harassment during a stampede at a recent AR Rahman concert in Chennai.
23 Aug 2023
CelebrityAndrew Tate accused of coercing women; graphic allegations surface
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has been in the headlines but for the wrong reasons. Ahead of the rape and human trafficking trial, prosecution's evidence that Tate coerced women into sexual activities has emerged, as reported by BBC.
30 Jul 2023
New York CityDrunk passenger gropes mother-daughter duo on Delta's NY-Athens flight: Report
A drunk passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Athens allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl and her mother while the crew denied them help, per a lawsuit.
30 Jul 2023
KeralaKerala: 5-year-old girl raped, strangled in Kochi; accused arrested
In a horrifying incident, a five-year-old girl in Kochi, Kerala, was brutally raped and strangled to death by a migrant worker on Friday, PTI reported.
29 Jul 2023
Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh: 2 arrested for allegedly raping, assaulting 12-year-old girl
In a horrifying incident in Madhya Pradesh, a 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped, bitten multiple times, and brutalized by two men working for the trust managing a renowned temple in Maihar town of the Satna district.
26 Jul 2023
CelebrityMichael Jackson's sexual assault lawsuit might be revived
A California appeals court will reportedly consider the revival of two sexual assault cases by two men against late American singer Michael Jackson on Wednesday (per PDT).
16 Jul 2023
Madhya PradeshMP woman gang-raped, BJP leader's son among accused: Report
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader's son is reportedly among four persons accused of gang-raping a woman and sexually abusing her minor sister in the Datia district of Madhya Pradesh.
15 Jul 2023
Entertainment'X Factor' ex-contestant Lucy Spraggan alleges sexual assault during show
Lucy Spraggan, a former contestant of the popular British reality TV show X Factor, has alleged she was raped during the show's production by a hotel porter in 2012, forcing her to leave X Factor.
04 Jul 2023
Kevin SpaceyKevin Spacey: 5 key revelations from ongoing UK trial
On Monday, testimony was given by one of the four men—who've accused Kevin Spacey of sexual offenses from 2001 to 2013.
30 Jun 2023
Kevin SpaceyKevin Spacey reportedly called a 'sexual bully' in court
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey is accused of allegedly sexually abusing four men, the trial for which has begun. On Friday, the jurors were told in court that Spacey was a "sexual bully," who for his own sexual gratification had abused the men.
20 Jun 2023
HollywoodKevin Spacey's 'Peter Five Eight' set for August release
Actor Kevin Spacey is set to make a comeback on celluloid with the upcoming thriller Peter Five Eight. The film is set for an August 2023 release. Currently, several international territories have been locked in for the release of the film.
16 Jun 2023
Sexual HarassmentReality TV star, girlfriend await judge's decision on rape trial
An ex-reality TV star and his girlfriend are awaiting a judge's decision on whether they'll be facing a trial in the case pertaining to alleged drugging and sexual abuse of women.
15 Jun 2023
AustraliaAustralian lawmaker alleges sexual assault in Parliament; Liberal senator responds
Australian lawmaker Lidia Thorpe on Thursday leveled sexual assault claims against fellow senator David Van in Parliament and alleged that the building was "not a safe place" to work for women.
15 Jun 2023
Hollywood'Producers waiting to sign me': Kevin Spacey ahead of trial
Kevin Spacey is set to appear for his new trial in London on June 28. Recently, the #MeToo accused stated that he has several producers waiting to sign him as soon as he is acquitted of the UK sexual assault trial.
01 Jun 2023
HollywoodDanny Masterson of 'That 70s Show' fame, convicted of rape
Actor Danny Masterson, popularly known for That 70s Show, has been convicted of rape, said a Los Angeles court on Wednesday. Masterson has been found guilty on two counts in the case pertaining to sexually abusing women at his residence in Hollywood Hills.
24 May 2023
Malayalam MoviesCourt rejects actor Unni Mukundan's plea in sexual harassment case
Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan faced another setback on Tuesday when the Kerala High Court directed the initiation of a trial against him in an assault case filed in 2017.
18 Apr 2023
NetflixWho's David Choe, actor slammed for 'bragging' about 'rapey behavior'
Ali Wong-Steven Yeun's comedy-drama series Beef premiered on April 6 on Netflix and immediately became fans' favorite miniseries.
16 Apr 2023
United States of AmericaUS: 6 female teachers arrested for sexual misconduct with students
As many as six female teachers across the United States (US) have reportedly been detained within two days for allegedly having sex with students.
15 Mar 2023
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein seeks new lawyers; DA not retrying remaining charges
Harvey Weinstein is looking for a new set of lawyers to lead the Los Angeles rape verdict appeal. In a recent development, Deputy Los Angeles County District Attorney Paul Thompson said that they would not retry Weinstein on the remaining sexual assault charges.
14 Mar 2023
Delhi High CourtDelhi HC allows minor's abortion in absence of father's consent
The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed a 16-year-old girl, an alleged victim of sexual assault, to undergo termination of a nearly 24-week pregnancy, reported PTI.
11 Mar 2023
Delhi Commission For Women'Sexually assaulted by father as child': DCW chief Swati Maliwal
In a shocking revelation, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal on Saturday said that she was sexually assaulted and brutally beaten by her father as a child, reported ANI.
10 Mar 2023
IndiaIndian couple fights for 3-year-old daughter's custody from German government
An Indian couple is fighting against German authorities for the custody of their three-year-old daughter who was taken away by the country's child protection services in September 2021 after suspecting sexual abuse and later ruling them unfit for parenting.
31 Jan 2023
KeralaKerala: Man gets 3 life-terms for raping, impregnating minor daughter
A Kerala court on Monday sentenced a man to three life terms for repeatedly raping his minor daughter and impregnating her, PTI reported.
03 Jan 2023
DelhiDelhi accident: Injuries caused death, no sexual assault, reveals autopsy
The preliminary autopsy report of Anjali Singh—the woman who was killed after being hit by a car and dragged for 13km in West Delhi in the wee hours of Sunday—has reportedly ruled out sexual assault.
20 Dec 2022
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein found guilty in a rape case
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of rape by a Los Angeles court on Monday.
10 Dec 2022
HollywoodBackstreet Boys' Nick Carter denies rape allegations of autistic woman
American singer and Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter has been accused of rape by an autistic woman.
21 Nov 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaChhawla gang rape-murder case: Delhi government to challenge convicts' release
Two weeks after the Supreme Court ordered the release of the three convicts in the 2012 Chhawla gang rape-murder case, the Delhi government is set to challenge the order after receiving a go-ahead from Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) VK Saxena.
17 Nov 2022
PunePune: 17-year-old girl raped by father, grandfather for 6 years
Pune Police has initiated an investigation into a sexual abuse case where a 17-year-old girl alleged that she was raped and abused numerous times by her grandfather, father, and uncle over the past six years.
31 Oct 2022
MumbaiMumbai: Man arrested for sexually assaulting stray dog in Powai
The Mumbai Police arrested a man for sexually assaulting a female stray dog in the Powai area of the Maharasthra capital on Saturday, The Times of India reported.
