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2 hours ago

Paedophile's appeal rejected as judge refuses to name former TD who gave character reference for sex offender

Judge Edwards criticized a TD for praising Daniel Ramamoorthy's 'previous good name' while ignoring the victim and the 'vile' and 'horrifying nature' of the crimes.
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fromTNW | Government-Policy
3 hours ago

After X and Grok, Ofcom opens child safety investigation into Telegram

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Telegram for potential non-compliance with the Online Safety Act regarding child sexual abuse material.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM braces for Robbins to hit back over vetting scandal

Ed Miliband expressed concerns about Peter Mandelson's influence during his leadership in 2010, indicating he warned others in government.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
16 hours ago

X Factor finalist charged with attempted murder after influencer hit by car in Soho 'fights for life'

Gabrielle Carrington, 29, was charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm and drink driving after a car hit pedestrians in London.
London politics
#child-pornography
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fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Dorchester man sentenced on child porn, immigration charges after being caught with 2 14-year-old girls

A Guatemalan man was sentenced to 13 years for illegal reentry and possession of child pornography involving minors.
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fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Dorchester man sentenced on child porn, immigration charges after being caught with 2 14-year-old girls

A Guatemalan man was sentenced to 13 years for illegal reentry and possession of child pornography involving minors.
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Tottenham report 'abhorrent' racist abuse of Kevin Danso to police

Since yesterday's fixture against Brighton, which took place during the Premier League's No Room For Racism weekend, Kevin Danso has been, and continues to be, subject to significant and abhorrent racist abuse on social media.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Christian GOP politician allegedly paid kids to send him sexually explicit images - LGBTQ Nation

Kevin Hedgpeth, a South Carolina politician, was charged with possession and production of child sexual abuse material involving minors.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

XL bully owner jailed after dog killed pensioner in savage attack'

Sean Garner was sentenced to 12 years for owning a dog that killed 84-year-old John McColl in a brutal attack.
#eric-swalwell
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Department of Justice investigating Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations

The US Department of Justice is investigating Eric Swalwell following his resignation amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

DOJ launches investigation into Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations, reports say

The Department of Justice is investigating sexual assault allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has resigned from Congress amid these claims.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Department of Justice investigating Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations

The US Department of Justice is investigating Eric Swalwell following his resignation amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

DOJ launches investigation into Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations, reports say

The Department of Justice is investigating sexual assault allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has resigned from Congress amid these claims.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Police investigating alleged abduction attempt from Roxbury elementary school

A man attempted to kidnap a young student at a Roxbury school, offering money and trying to coax her into a van.
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

A girl accused her relative of abuse. Then LAPD linked him to a rape unsolved for decades

DNA testing linked a suspect in a recent child abuse case to a 1997 sexual assault in Koreatown.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Get a grip on scandal' of illegal child social care in England, ministers are told

The number of children in unregulated care settings in England has surged by over 370% in five years, raising serious concerns about their safety.
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fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Kingston school employee found dead amid investigation into alleged 'sexualized' video with a minor

A Kingston school district employee involved in a sexualized conversation with a minor on TikTok was found dead in Rhode Island.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'He could kill another woman': Brother of murder victim hits out at authorities over how killer's release has been handled

Authorities' handling of David McCord's parole breaches is criticized as 'madness' by the brother of murder victim Nichola Dickson.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Brenda Power: Nameless TD who vouched for a paedophile owes us all an explanation

The provision of character references for convicted sexual offenders raises significant public concern, especially when taxpayer funds support the salaries of public officials.
Law
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds

Child victims of online sexual abuse face increased risks due to police forces' inability to manage rising cases and inadequate protective measures.
#miscarriage-of-justice
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The rape case that became one of Britain's greatest miscarriages of justice

A young woman was brutally raped in 2003, leading to a miscarriage of justice for an innocent man who spent 17 years in prison.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Sex offender convicted of rape after innocent man's wrongful imprisonment

Paul Quinn was convicted of a brutal rape, exonerating Andrew Malkinson who spent 17 years in prison due to a miscarriage of justice.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The rape case that became one of Britain's greatest miscarriages of justice

A young woman was brutally raped in 2003, leading to a miscarriage of justice for an innocent man who spent 17 years in prison.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Sex offender convicted of rape after innocent man's wrongful imprisonment

Paul Quinn was convicted of a brutal rape, exonerating Andrew Malkinson who spent 17 years in prison due to a miscarriage of justice.
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fromHoodline
4 days ago

Brooklyn Feds Toast Win In Sayville Motel Sex-Trafficking Horror Case

The Sayville Motor Lodge sex-trafficking case marks a significant step toward justice for survivors and accountability for traffickers.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Sacked Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins to face MPs' questions over Mandelson vetting UK politics live

Donald Trump is trolling Keir Starmer regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.
#sexual-abuse
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 days ago

Child molester faces new charges after Berkeley victim's sibling comes forward

Jack Jansen faces new sex crime charges after a sibling of a previous victim alleges months of abuse in 2012.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Croydon man jailed 28 years for child sexual abuse

Sobogun was convicted of 17 sexual abuse offences against two children, highlighting the importance of victim bravery in achieving justice.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Survivors of alleged sexual abuse by former owner of Harrods want enablers to face justice

Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed demand accountability and regulation to prevent future incidents, emphasizing the need for meaningful consequences.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 days ago

Child molester faces new charges after Berkeley victim's sibling comes forward

Jack Jansen faces new sex crime charges after a sibling of a previous victim alleges months of abuse in 2012.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Croydon man jailed 28 years for child sexual abuse

Sobogun was convicted of 17 sexual abuse offences against two children, highlighting the importance of victim bravery in achieving justice.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Survivors of alleged sexual abuse by former owner of Harrods want enablers to face justice

Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed demand accountability and regulation to prevent future incidents, emphasizing the need for meaningful consequences.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

No evidence' of reported rape in Epsom that sparked protests, police say

No evidence has been found to support the reported rape incident in Epsom, despite ongoing investigations by police.
#sexual-assault
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Rise in number of girls being identified as victims in county lines exploitation, data shows

An increasing number of girls are identified as victims of county lines exploitation, rising from 15% to 22% of cases in one year.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

The Guardian view on social care shortages: housing charities could help England's hidden children' | Editorial

Attention to vulnerable children is crucial as failures in social care reflect poorly on society and can cause long-term harm.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Arrest made over death of autistic girl, 7, found in golf course pond

Nyla was a non-verbal seven-year-old girl who had been diagnosed with autism. During the course of the excursion she passed through a gap in the fence and approached woodland close to Owston Golf Course.
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fromIndependent
3 days ago

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

A chronic alcoholic has been sentenced to two years for 18 months of abusive and controlling behavior towards his partner.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Today, it fell to parliament to hold Keir Starmer to account for the Mandelson scandal. It largely failed | Toby Helm

Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington raised concerns due to his links with Jeffrey Epstein and failure of Foreign Office vetting.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Weymouth woman pleads guilty to killing housemate, leaving body in basement

On April 1, 2024, Weymouth police found 56-year-old Christine Mello dead in her Lake Street basement and covered in debris, indicating she may have been dead for a number of days.
Law
fromIndependent
1 day ago

The government adviser, a child victim and the mystery TD condemned by the Taoiseach for giving a court reference

The Taoiseach stated that it is not acceptable for public representatives to give character references in criminal cases of a sexual nature, highlighting the need to prioritize the victim's experience.
UK politics
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Police say suspects remain unknown after woman raped in Epsom as protests break out

Protests erupted in Surrey after a woman was raped outside a church, with police lacking sufficient information on the suspects.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Not acceptable' - Taoiseach decries decision by mystery TD to give character reference to ex-government adviser convicted of child exploitation

Public representatives should not provide character references in sexual crime cases, as it undermines the victim's experience and the severity of the crimes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

What the Epstein case teaches us about grooming podcast

People talk about Jeffrey Epstein as though he's special or as though he's mysterious in some way. That takes away from the truth of it, which is that there are lots of people like him.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'A special constable raped me and made me fear for my life'

Tyler, a vulnerable 18-year-old, was manipulated by Bubb, a police officer, leading to a five-year abusive relationship marked by gaslighting and control.
#keir-starmer
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal

Sir Keir Starmer faces scrutiny over Lord Mandelson's vetting process and claims of withheld information from civil servants.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Starmer should face Commons inquiry over Mandelson vetting, says Ed Davey

Keir Starmer is under investigation for potentially misleading parliament regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal

Sir Keir Starmer faces scrutiny over Lord Mandelson's vetting process and claims of withheld information from civil servants.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Starmer should face Commons inquiry over Mandelson vetting, says Ed Davey

Keir Starmer is under investigation for potentially misleading parliament regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington.
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

My toddler was looked after by a sexual monster at their nursery'

A nursery worker was convicted of raping and abusing children in his care, with parents learning of his arrest through media reports rather than nursery management.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Police debunk social media claims linking Epping car incident suspect to asylum hotel

Police confirmed no link between a suspect in a car incident and an asylum hotel despite social media claims.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Judgement day for Starmer over Mandelson vetting scandal

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Government to host summit about keeping children safe online in age of AI

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and online safety, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Starmer accused of a cover up' over Mandelson vetting scandal

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

England lags behind rest of world by allowing greyhound racing, MPs told

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and greyhound racing, advocating for accessible journalism and animal welfare.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Social media companies must step up' on child safety, Starmer says

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for accountability from social media companies regarding child protection.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Judgement day for Starmer over Mandelson vetting scandal

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Government to host summit about keeping children safe online in age of AI

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and online safety, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Starmer accused of a cover up' over Mandelson vetting scandal

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

England lags behind rest of world by allowing greyhound racing, MPs told

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and greyhound racing, advocating for accessible journalism and animal welfare.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Social media companies must step up' on child safety, Starmer says

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for accountability from social media companies regarding child protection.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Almost 200 prisoners released in error' last year in UK's broken' jail system

Almost 200 prisoners were mistakenly released in England and Wales last year, causing significant strain on police resources.
#child-sexual-abuse
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Online child sexual abuse cases not being properly investigated, review finds

Police forces are failing to investigate online child sexual abuse due to rising demand and insufficient resources.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK government effectively allowed' child sexual abuse, campaigners say

The UK government faces legal action for inconsistently implementing recommendations from a seven-year child sexual abuse inquiry, with 17 of 20 recommendations unimplemented as of July 2025.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Asylum seeker who filmed an alleged rape accused of telling a pack of lies'

An asylum seeker filmed an alleged rape, claiming he tried to stop it, but faces accusations of lying in court.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds

Migrants are exploiting rules designed to assist genuine victims of domestic abuse, leading to a significant rise in false claims for permanent residency, which has increased by over 50% in three years.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Vital paperwork for grooming gangs inquiry may be lost, says MP

Key documents for the grooming gangs inquiry may have been lost due to Home Office errors, raising concerns about the investigation's integrity.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

MPs demand urgent action on London grooming gangs

MPs demand London be included in the government's grooming gangs inquiry following BBC investigation exposing exploitation of vulnerable girls by criminal gangs in the capital.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

MPs demand urgent' probe into London grooming gangs

MPs urge the government's grooming gang inquiry to investigate London specifically, citing BBC evidence of girls as young as 14 being exploited by gangs in the capital.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Vital paperwork for grooming gangs inquiry may be lost, says MP

Key documents for the grooming gangs inquiry may have been lost due to Home Office errors, raising concerns about the investigation's integrity.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

MPs demand urgent action on London grooming gangs

MPs demand London be included in the government's grooming gangs inquiry following BBC investigation exposing exploitation of vulnerable girls by criminal gangs in the capital.
UK politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

"Shadow industry" for fake gay asylum claims harms actual LGBTQ+ migrants, BBC says - LGBTQ Nation

A BBC investigation reveals law firms aiding migrants in fabricating gay identities for asylum claims in the U.K.
#jeffrey-epstein
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Police contact Epstein survivors as investigation launched into possible crimes in UK

Police are reaching out to Epstein survivors to investigate potential UK crimes against women and girls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Police contact Epstein survivors as investigation launched into possible crimes in UK

Police are reaching out to Epstein survivors to investigate potential UK crimes against women and girls.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Ex-Labour councillor pleads not guilty to blackmail in 'honeytrap' case

Oliver Steadman pleaded not guilty to blackmail related to a 'honeytrap' plot targeting Westminster politicians.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Scott Mills questioned over serious sexual offences against teenage boy but case was closed over lack of evidence

Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC over allegations of personal conduct related to a closed police investigation into serious sexual offences.
Psychology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Hundreds of child abuse cases involving witchcraft and rituals go unreported

Ritualistic abuse of children remains severely underreported, with police investigating only 0.2% of cases while helpline data suggests 3.57% of calls involve organized and ritualistic abuse.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system

Home Secretary vows to prosecute 'sham lawyers' exploiting asylum system for fake gay claims.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

A shadow industry is helping migrants fabricate claims of being gay to secure asylum in the UK.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour MPs propose specialist sexual offences courts to help trials backlog

Labour MPs propose specialist courts for sexual offences to counter plans reducing jury trials in England and Wales.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man faces further child sexual offence charges

Vincent Chan, 45, has been charged with 15 further offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and taking indecent images of children.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Ex-councillor sentenced over child sex offences

A former Labour councillor received a suspended sentence for sending explicit messages to someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Students recruited to sell sex online in gateway' to exploitation, report warns

Eleanor Lyons, the independent anti-slavery commissioner, warned that sexual exploitation of women and girls is on a clear and sustained rise in the UK, with pimps using the internet to reach new victims and advertise them online with subscription platforms then acting as a gateway to abuse.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

My son was groomed by drug dealers and killed, but my pleas for help were ignored

The mother of a 15-year-old boy stabbed to death on a south London street has accused social services of failing to help get her son away from drug dealers who had groomed him. Speaking to BBC Panorama, Daejaun Campbell's mother, Jodian Taylor, says despite her pleas for help, Greenwich Council refused to accept that Daejaun met the threshold for social services help until it was too late, and then failed to provide the support the family needed.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Police hunt for man connected to former councillor who raped wife

Police seek public help identifying an unknown man in images linked to sexual offences against Joanne Young; provide information to Wiltshire Police or Crimestoppers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Proposed law does not protect children born to convicted paedophiles, Lords to hear

This amendment will prevent the formation of a deeply unfair two-tier system, where children born before the paedophile parent's conviction are safe from abuse, but younger siblings, born even a day after conviction, are still under the control of, and highly likely to be abused by, the paedophile.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Labour ex-councillor admits child sex offences

Labour councillor Liron Velleman pleaded guilty to child sex offences after sending explicit messages and a lewd video to someone he believed was a 13-year-old.
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