Former Met Police officer branded the devil' as he is jailed over multiple rapes
Former Metropolitan Police officer Cliff Mitchell jailed for life for multiple counts of rape, described by victims as 'the devil'. Victims' traumatic experiences highlight abuse of power and betrayal. [ more ]
Sentencing of Glasgow child abuse ring delayed for another three months
The sentencing of members of a drug-addled abuse ring, who subjected children to horrifying abuse including rape and putting a child in a microwave, has been delayed for another three months.
Seven members of the ring, including Iain Owens, Elaine Lannery, Lesley Williams, Paul Brannan, Scott Forbes, Barry Watson, and John Clark, were found guilty of rape and sexual assault. [ more ]
Dublin firefighter accused of raping woman in Boston during St Patrick's weekend held on $100,000 bail
Terence Crosbie, a Dublin Fire Brigade firefighter, was remanded in custody after being charged with raping a woman in Boston during the St. Patrick's festival weekend. [ more ]
What to Know as Trump Faces Another Defamation Trial by E. Jean Carroll
Former President Donald Trump will face a civil trial for defamation after writer E. Jean Carroll accused him of rape.
This is the second trial in eight months in which Carroll is facing off against Trump, with the first resulting in a jury awarding her over $5 million. [ more ]
Paedophile who subjected child to campaign of horrifying abuse jailed for 18 years
A paedophile in Kent has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a string of offences, including rape and indecent assault.
The abuse had a catastrophic impact on the victim's adult life, but they were praised for their bravery in coming forward and giving evidence. [ more ]
Evoking genius to defend dark stars' like Gerard Depardieu looks terribly French and it is | Agnes Poirier
On 20 December, during a 135-minute-long interview on French television, dedicated to topics such as the new law on immigration, the future bill on assisted dying, the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict, Emmanuel Macron was asked about Gerard Depardieu.
Bangladesh's Rohingya refugees seek justice for police abuse DW 02/02/2024
Security situation in Rohingya refugee camps is deteriorating, with crimes such as sexual assault and murder becoming daily occurrences.
A Rohingya woman living in a camp accused a police officer of attempting to rape her, and her family has faced threats for filing a complaint. [ more ]
Serving Met Police officer charged with raping man in north London
PC Andrej Sagaidak, a serving Metropolitan Police officer, has been charged with raping a man in north London.
Sagaidak appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday accused of two counts of rape, non-fatal strangulation, and causing actual bodily harm. [ more ]
Rape suspect who faked his own death' can be extradited to US, judge rules
A man facing charges of rape and domestic abuse in the US may be extradited from Scotland after judges refused his appeal.
Nicholas Rossi, who has been accused of faking his own death to avoid prosecution, insists he is a victim of mistaken identity and has been fighting his case in the Scottish courts. [ more ]