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Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Judge orders George Pino not to contact Lucy Fernandez's family following text he sent

George Pino received a court order to cease contact with the family of Luciana Fernandez until the trial concludes.
fromThe Local France
3 days ago
France news

Victims of French paedophile surgeon reject 'false' apologies

Victims of child sex abuse want acknowledgment and sincere apology from perpetrator, but he remains emotionally detached and unrepentant.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Law

Woman killed by ex 'narrates own murder' as final moments recorded on chilling voicemail

Craig Charron was convicted of brutally stabbing his ex-girlfriend Laura Sardinha, whose final moments were captured in a harrowing voicemail.
Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Judge orders George Pino not to contact Lucy Fernandez's family following text he sent

George Pino received a court order to cease contact with the family of Luciana Fernandez until the trial concludes.
fromThe Local France
3 days ago
France news

Victims of French paedophile surgeon reject 'false' apologies

Victims of child sex abuse want acknowledgment and sincere apology from perpetrator, but he remains emotionally detached and unrepentant.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Law

Woman killed by ex 'narrates own murder' as final moments recorded on chilling voicemail

Craig Charron was convicted of brutally stabbing his ex-girlfriend Laura Sardinha, whose final moments were captured in a harrowing voicemail.
more#legal-proceedings
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

BREAKING: Trump Appoints Fox News Host Jeanine Pirro as D.C. U.S. Attorney

Judge Jeanine Pirro is appointed interim U.S. Attorney for D.C., recognized for her pioneering legal career and advocacy for victims.
#sexual-assault
Law
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Michigan doctor who worked with youth hockey teams gets 10 years in prison for sex assault

Zvi Levran sentenced to at least 10 years for sexual assault against youth and adult patients.
LGBT
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Christian brother who sexually assaulted seven boys while teaching in Kilkenny school had also abused 22 others

A former teacher has been convicted of sexually assaulting boys, revealing a history of abuse spanning multiple victims.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

23 women say they were raped by student feared to be one of Britain's worst predators

Zhenhao Zou, a PhD student, has been found guilty of multiple rapes, with over 23 additional victims coming forward, indicating he is a prolific sexual predator.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

South Bay man accused of a 2013 sexual assault is being extradited from France to the US, prosecutors say

An American man accused of sexual assault in 2013 is extradited from France to the US for prosecution, highlighting international legal cooperation.
fromSacramento Bee
4 days ago
Law

Man tells homeless woman she can warm up in car, then rapes her, CA officials say

Charles Edward Gaines III was convicted of multiple sexual assaults and received a 19-year prison sentence.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Michigan doctor who worked with youth hockey teams gets 10 years in prison for sex assault

Zvi Levran sentenced to at least 10 years for sexual assault against youth and adult patients.
LGBT
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Christian brother who sexually assaulted seven boys while teaching in Kilkenny school had also abused 22 others

A former teacher has been convicted of sexually assaulting boys, revealing a history of abuse spanning multiple victims.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

23 women say they were raped by student feared to be one of Britain's worst predators

Zhenhao Zou, a PhD student, has been found guilty of multiple rapes, with over 23 additional victims coming forward, indicating he is a prolific sexual predator.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

South Bay man accused of a 2013 sexual assault is being extradited from France to the US, prosecutors say

An American man accused of sexual assault in 2013 is extradited from France to the US for prosecution, highlighting international legal cooperation.
fromSacramento Bee
4 days ago
Law

Man tells homeless woman she can warm up in car, then rapes her, CA officials say

Charles Edward Gaines III was convicted of multiple sexual assaults and received a 19-year prison sentence.
more#sexual-assault
#domestic-violence
New York Knicks
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

This court 'win for mothers' puts CHILDREN'S lives at risk

The recent court ruling prioritizes mothers' rights but raises concerns for children's safety in domestic violence situations.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Conn. woman accused of torturing stepson in house of horrors blames late hubby - while lawyer says victim 'could have just walked away'

The alleged abuser blames the victim's father for the abuse, while the victim describes worsening conditions after the father's death.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Without remorse': Manhattan man convicted of shooting pregnant ex-girlfriend dead in front of her kids whines about his rights' as he's sentenced

Justin Soriano received a 40-year to life sentence for the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Shanice Young, in front of her children.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Why Hochul Is Picking a Fight Over Criminal-Justice Reform

Governor Hochul is committed to reforming New York's criminal justice to better protect domestic violence victims, drawing from her personal experiences.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
UK news

Thoroughly evil' man jailed for murdering partner on night she planned to leave him

Kieron Goodwin was sentenced to a life term with a minimum of 35 years for the murder of Olivia Wood, amid a background of abuse.
New York Knicks
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

This court 'win for mothers' puts CHILDREN'S lives at risk

The recent court ruling prioritizes mothers' rights but raises concerns for children's safety in domestic violence situations.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Conn. woman accused of torturing stepson in house of horrors blames late hubby - while lawyer says victim 'could have just walked away'

The alleged abuser blames the victim's father for the abuse, while the victim describes worsening conditions after the father's death.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Without remorse': Manhattan man convicted of shooting pregnant ex-girlfriend dead in front of her kids whines about his rights' as he's sentenced

Justin Soriano received a 40-year to life sentence for the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Shanice Young, in front of her children.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Why Hochul Is Picking a Fight Over Criminal-Justice Reform

Governor Hochul is committed to reforming New York's criminal justice to better protect domestic violence victims, drawing from her personal experiences.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
UK news

Thoroughly evil' man jailed for murdering partner on night she planned to leave him

Kieron Goodwin was sentenced to a life term with a minimum of 35 years for the murder of Olivia Wood, amid a background of abuse.
more#domestic-violence
#illegal-immigration
New York Islanders
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Illegal NYC migrant accused of running prostitution ring on Long Island charged with sex trafficking

Illegal migrant Jorge Ramos faces sex trafficking charges for coercing women into prostitution.
Three confirmed victims were targeted using threats to reveal compromising videos.
Ramos was operating a prostitution ring since 2019, using hotels in Nassau County.
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Family outraged illegal immigrant who killed young couple while drunk driving could be set free after serving just a third of 10-year sentence

A convicted illegal immigrant may be released soon after killing a young couple in a DUI crash, enraging the victims' family.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

SHAMEFUL': White House Blasts CNN, MSNBC For Refusing to Air Angel Mom's Speech

Media outlets CNN and MSNBC are criticized for not airing Patty Morin's speech about her daughter's murder by an illegal immigrant.
New York Islanders
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Illegal NYC migrant accused of running prostitution ring on Long Island charged with sex trafficking

Illegal migrant Jorge Ramos faces sex trafficking charges for coercing women into prostitution.
Three confirmed victims were targeted using threats to reveal compromising videos.
Ramos was operating a prostitution ring since 2019, using hotels in Nassau County.
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Family outraged illegal immigrant who killed young couple while drunk driving could be set free after serving just a third of 10-year sentence

A convicted illegal immigrant may be released soon after killing a young couple in a DUI crash, enraging the victims' family.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

SHAMEFUL': White House Blasts CNN, MSNBC For Refusing to Air Angel Mom's Speech

Media outlets CNN and MSNBC are criticized for not airing Patty Morin's speech about her daughter's murder by an illegal immigrant.
more#illegal-immigration
SF parents
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Saffie Roussos' father hits out after Abedi had access to hot oil for prison attack

The parents of Manchester Arena attack victim criticise security failures enabling Hashem Abedi to access dangerous materials in prison.
#public-safety
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Maniac accused of slugging pregnant woman on NYC subway was free to attack after three other similar acts in past four months : sources

Repeat offenders like Christopher Benitez are often released, enabling further violent crimes without significant consequences.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Why are NY judges, lawmakers and other leftists conspiring to murder a Bronx woman?

New York's lenient legal system fails to protect victims, allowing dangerous criminals like Jarrell Coburn to repeatedly threaten and invade their homes.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Maniac accused of slugging pregnant woman on NYC subway was free to attack after three other similar acts in past four months : sources

Repeat offenders like Christopher Benitez are often released, enabling further violent crimes without significant consequences.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Why are NY judges, lawmakers and other leftists conspiring to murder a Bronx woman?

New York's lenient legal system fails to protect victims, allowing dangerous criminals like Jarrell Coburn to repeatedly threaten and invade their homes.
more#public-safety
Social justice
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Do I feel I got justice? No. I feel disgusted and outraged' - Woman sexually abused by cousin hits out at lenient sentence

Sophie Brady faced abuse from her cousin starting at age seven, and when she reported it at ten, no one listened.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The UK's grooming gang' scandal is about race, class and misogyny

Grooming gangs target vulnerable young girls, overlooked by authorities who judge rather than help victims.
Television
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Eilis O'Hanlon on TV: 'Pornhub and its ilk are not just websites. They're crime scenes'

Non-consensual pornography can ruin lives and often remains online despite victims' best efforts.
#legal-system
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Cyprus court acquits five Israeli men accused of raping British woman

The acquittal of five men accused of raping a British woman in Ayia Napa has sparked outrage and calls for legal challenges.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Through plea deal, Oakland sex workers get murder charges dismissed

Two women received no extra jail time after a plea deal despite being involved in a fatal assault on a man.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Cyprus court acquits five Israeli men accused of raping British woman

The acquittal of five men accused of raping a British woman in Ayia Napa has sparked outrage and calls for legal challenges.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Through plea deal, Oakland sex workers get murder charges dismissed

Two women received no extra jail time after a plea deal despite being involved in a fatal assault on a man.
more#legal-system
NYC music
fromVulture
1 month ago

Diddy's Sex Trafficking Case is Headed Back to Court

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces revamped sex-trafficking charges, with allegations of manipulation and coercion involving multiple victims and a criminal enterprise.
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

The Trailer for Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer Puts the Women First

Liz Garbus prioritizes the stories of victims' families in her documentary work, focusing on advocacy and justice over sensationalism.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Ex-wife of surgeon who sexually abused 299 victims' accused of covering up crimes

Victims accuse the ex-wife of a convicted paedophile of covering up his crimes.
The trial highlights the alleged complicity of the accused's family in his crimes.
Miscellaneous
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The Frustrated Promise of the Rape Kit

Victims of sexual assault often face inadequate support from law enforcement and medical professionals, worsening their trauma and impeding justice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Telford model' is more effective for child abuse inquiries, says former chair

Local reviews, like the Telford model, are more effective in addressing grooming gangs than traditional public inquiries.
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