Sexual Assault: News
28 May 2024
Discovery'Fallen Idols' docuseries: Biggest revelations about Nick Carter's rape allegations
Brothers Nick Carter and Aaron Carter take center stage in a new investigation Discovery docuseries Fallen Idols.
23 May 2024
BBC'Burning Sun' documentary: BBC rectifies error following KBS's legal threat
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has issued an apology to the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) for inaccuracies in its now-viral documentary Burning Sun: Exposing the Secret K-pop Chat Groups.
22 May 2024
BBCBurning Sun convict Jung Joon-young eyes comeback after prison release
Jung Joon-young, a former singer-songwriter who served a prison sentence for gang rape charges, is reportedly planning to resume his music career.
22 May 2024
Hollywood'Scrubs' producer Eric Weinberg to stand trial on rape charges
Veteran Hollywood writer-producer Eric Weinberg, known for his contributions to popular TV shows such as Scrubs, Californication, and Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, has been ordered to stand trial.
22 May 2024
HollywoodAll called-off deals, company break-ups amid Diddy's sexual assault allegations
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the renowned hip-hop mogul, is currently facing significant business fallout.
22 May 2024
BBCBurning Sun scandal: KBS threatens legal action against BBC documentary
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) has declared its intention to sue BBC News following the release of a documentary on the Burning Sun scandal.
22 May 2024
Music IndustryNew lawsuit filed against Diddy for sexually assaulting, drugging model
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing fresh accusations of drugging and sexually assaulting a model, Crystal McKinney, in his New York recording studio 21 years ago in 2003.
20 May 2024
Music IndustrySean 'Diddy' Combs publicly apologizes for 2016 assault on ex-girlfriend
American rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs has publicly apologized for assaulting his then-girlfriend, R&B singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, in a 2016 incident.
19 May 2024
Music IndustryNo charges for Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2016 assault case
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs will not be prosecuted for a 2016 assault on his then-girlfriend, Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura.
18 May 2024
Music Industry2016 surveillance footage shows Sean 'Diddy' Combs assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie
A surveillance video from 2016, recently obtained by CNN, shows Sean 'Diddy' Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
17 May 2024
Kevin Spacey'I've got the memo': Kevin Spacey addresses allegations in interview
In a rare live television appearance on NewsNation's Cuomo, disgraced Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey addressed the latest accusations against him.
15 May 2024
NickelodeonNickelodeon star Lori accuses Dan Schneider of sexual misconduct
Former Nickelodeon star, Lori Beth Denberg, has accused Dan Schneider, a head writer on the series All That, of sexual misconduct.
11 May 2024
Music IndustrySean 'Diddy' Combs challenges allegations of sexually assaulting 17-year-old girl
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs asked a federal judge on Friday to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him of raping a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
07 May 2024
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein's hospital stay spurs debate on 'special treatment'
Former Hollywood heavyweight, Harvey Weinstein is reportedly residing in a private room within Bellevue Hospital's intensive care unit (ICU).
06 May 2024
Hollywood'Spacey Unmasked': Documentary to air despite Kevin Spacey's protests
Despite vehement protests from disgraced actor Kevin Spacey, Channel 4 is in no mood to cower down.
02 May 2024
FashionFrench parliament-approved commission to probe sexual abuse in film industry
The French parliament has given the go-ahead for the establishment of a commission to investigate allegations of misconduct and sexual violence within the country's film, audiovisual, performing arts, advertising, and fashion industries.
02 May 2024
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein to face new rape trial, announces Manhattan DA
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is set for a fresh rape trial as announced by the prosecutors of his New York case.
01 May 2024
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein to attend court hearing despite recent health issues
Harvey Weinstein, the notorious film producer, is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday (local time) despite recent health complications that led to his hospitalization.
01 May 2024
CelebrityPaula Abdul's lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe set for 2025 trial
The sexual assault and battery lawsuit filed by Grammy-winning artist Paula Abdul (61) against Nigel Lythgoe (74) is scheduled for trial on July 28, 2025.
28 Apr 2024
Harvey Weinstein'Train wreck, health-wise': Harvey Weinstein hospitalized before NY court appearance
Infamous Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized following a recent court decision that overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
25 Apr 2024
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein's historic 2020 conviction reversed by New York court
In a surprising development, the New York Court of Appeals has reversed the sexual crimes conviction of former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein and ordered a retrial.
01 Apr 2024
Music IndustrySean 'Diddy' Combs is back on Instagram following home raids
Renowned music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs returned to Instagram on Easter Sunday, delighting his followers with a series of photos of his 17-month-old daughter, Love.
26 Mar 2024
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahJennifer Mistry Bansiwal wins harassment case against 'TMKOC's Asit Modi
In a landmark ruling, actor Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal has won a sexual harassment lawsuit against Asit Kumarr Modi, the producer of the popular TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
26 Mar 2024
Music IndustrySex trafficking probe: Properties of rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs searched
Federal agents searched the Los Angeles and Miami homes of renowned American rapper and music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs. The action is linked to an ongoing investigation into sex trafficking allegations.
20 Mar 2024
NickelodeonDan Schneider addresses accusations leveled in 'Quiet on Set' docuseries
Dan Schneider, the former Nickelodeon producer, has expressed regret over his past conduct in a video statement.
19 Mar 2024
DelhiDelhi: Tarot card reader raped by friend, suspect on run
A 36-year-old tarot card reader was raped allegedly by an acquaintance in Delhi's Neb Sarai area, police said on Tuesday, PTI reported.
15 Mar 2024
Squid Game'Squid Game' actor O Yeong-su convicted of sexual misconduct offenses
South Korean actor O Yeong-su, who gained fame for his role in Netflix's smash hit Squid Game, was convicted of indecent assault by a district court in Seongnam on Friday.
15 Mar 2024
BS YediyurappaYediyurappa booked for sexually assaulting minor; former CM denies allegation
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yediyurappa (81) has been booked under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl at his Bengaluru residence on February 2.
10 Mar 2024
Royal FamilyEarl Spencer details harrowing sexual abuse experience in school
Charles Spencer, the younger brother of Princess Diana, has recently opened up about the sexual abuse he faced while attending a prestigious boarding school, Maidwell Hall, in England.
06 Mar 2024
NickelodeonNickelodeon star Drake Bell accuses dialogue coach of sexual abuse
In a forthcoming episode of Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, Investigation Discovery's docuseries, former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell is set to reveal his experience as an alleged survivor of sexual abuse by dialogue coach Brian Peck.
05 Mar 2024
TV News'So You Think You Can Dance' returns without Nigel Lythgoe
The popular TV reality show So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) returned for a new season on Monday night (local time), but without co-creator Nigel Lythgoe, who faces multiple sexual assault allegations.
05 Mar 2024
JharkhandOrchestra dancer from Chhattisgarh gang-raped in Jharkhand; 2 held
A 21-year-old orchestra dancer from Chhattisgarh was gang-raped allegedly by three fellow performers in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Saturday night.
03 Mar 2024
JharkhandBeaten, robbed: Spanish woman, gang-raped in Jharkhand, narrates horror
The Spanish woman, who was allegedly gang-raped by a group of seven men in Jharkhand's Dumka on Friday, has narrated the horrors of the incident.
27 Feb 2024
Music IndustrySean 'Diddy' Combs faces fresh assault allegations from music producer
Music industry titan Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing a fresh sexual assault lawsuit, filed by producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones in a New York court on Monday (local time).
19 Feb 2024
HollywoodWhy Danny Masterson was transferred from 'Charles Manson prison'
Danny Masterson, the former That '70s Show actor and convicted rapist, has been moved from the high-security Corcoran State Prison to the "nicer" California Men's Colony state prison in San Luis Obispo.
07 Feb 2024
FranceFrench actor Judith Godrèche files rape charges against Benoît Jacquot
French actor Judith Godrèche has filed a police complaint against director Benoît Jacquot, accusing him of "rapes with violence of a minor less than 15 years old," Le Monde reported.
25 Jan 2024
Kevin SpaceyKevin Spacey to appear at Mad Monster Comic Convention
Hollywood actor and two-time Oscar awardee Kevin Spacey suffered a significant career setback after his name came up in several #MeToo allegations.
07 Jan 2024
Harvey WeinsteinLatest Epstein documents mention call from sex offender Harvey Weinstein
Over 130 court files were made public on Saturday in a lawsuit involving sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The latest court documents include a handwritten note dated 2005 that mentions the name of disgraced Hollywood producer and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein.
31 Dec 2023
LawsuitsOffensive: 'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe on Paula Abdul's assault claims
Nigel Lythgoe, a former producer of American Idol, is facing sexual assault allegations leveled by singer-actor-choreographer and former judge Paula Abdul.
30 Dec 2023
HollywoodPaula Abdul sues 'American Idol' producer over sexual assault allegations
Hollywood singer-actor-choreographer Paula Abdul (61) has filed a lawsuit against former American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) producer Nigel Lythgoe (74).
