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#victim-advocacy

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.

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.

NY's discovery laws harm domestic violence victims, Gov. Hochul argues: 'No longer turn a blind eye'

New York's criminal justice laws have caused a significant drop in domestic violence convictions, leading to serious concerns for victim safety and justice.

fromwww.amny.com

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.

Parenting

Man who made partner carry a Ring doorbell so he could watch her during campaign of abuse is jailed

A man has been jailed for five years after a campaign of coercive control and violence against his partner.

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.

New York Knicks

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.

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.

NY's discovery laws harm domestic violence victims, Gov. Hochul argues: 'No longer turn a blind eye'

New York's criminal justice laws have caused a significant drop in domestic violence convictions, leading to serious concerns for victim safety and justice.

fromwww.amny.com

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.

Parenting

Man who made partner carry a Ring doorbell so he could watch her during campaign of abuse is jailed

A man has been jailed for five years after a campaign of coercive control and violence against his partner.

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.

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#legal-proceedings

Pelicot inspired' victims in French child abuse trial to testify publically

Gisele Pelicot's courage inspires victims to testify publicly in France's largest child abuse trial.

Miami Marlins

fromMiami Herald

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.

France politics

Gynaecologist to be tried in France for allegedly assaulting over 100 patients

Phuoc-Vinh Tran faces trial for allegedly assaulting 112 patients, amid claims of a decade-long pattern of misconduct.

French investigators seek further victims of paedophile surgeon

Le Scouarnec admitted to sexually abusing 299 patients, prompting a renewed investigation for additional victims in a landmark child abuse case.

France news

Victims of French paedophile surgeon reject 'false' apologies

London politics

Wes Streeting aide chased teenage girl around Romford after flashing her

Pelicot inspired' victims in French child abuse trial to testify publically

Gisele Pelicot's courage inspires victims to testify publicly in France's largest child abuse trial.

Miami Marlins

fromMiami Herald

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.

France politics

Gynaecologist to be tried in France for allegedly assaulting over 100 patients

Phuoc-Vinh Tran faces trial for allegedly assaulting 112 patients, amid claims of a decade-long pattern of misconduct.

French investigators seek further victims of paedophile surgeon

Le Scouarnec admitted to sexually abusing 299 patients, prompting a renewed investigation for additional victims in a landmark child abuse case.

France news

Victims of French paedophile surgeon reject 'false' apologies

London politics

Wes Streeting aide chased teenage girl around Romford after flashing her

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Washington DC

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.

US politics

4 weeks ago

Should Abrego Garcia Be Punished for Someone Else's Crimes?

The Trump administration uses emotional narratives from victim families to critique immigration policies and justify deportation actions.

The political weaponization of victim stories highlights a divisive narrative in immigration and crime discussions.

Washington DC

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.

US politics

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4 weeks ago

Should Abrego Garcia Be Punished for Someone Else's Crimes?

The Trump administration uses emotional narratives from victim families to critique immigration policies and justify deportation actions.

The political weaponization of victim stories highlights a divisive narrative in immigration and crime discussions.

#sexual-assault

Zhenhao Zou: charming' PhD student who filmed dozens of attacks on women

Zhenhao Zou, a PhD student, was convicted for raping multiple women, exposing a hidden life of crime behind a faÃ§ade of privilege.

NYC maid collapses in court as her impact statement is read about 'evil monster' who raped her

A Manhattan maid fainted in court while recounting the trauma inflicted upon her by a building superintendent who was sentenced to 22 years for rape.

UCL PhD student guilty of prolific sex attacks by drugging and raping 10 women

Zhenhao Zou was convicted of drugging and raping ten women, masking his predatory actions behind a charming facade.

London music

Remorseless' rapist who filmed assaults on drugged teen girls in Barking is jailed

Mark Franklin was sentenced to 18.5 years for sexually assaulting four teenagers, minimizing his actions as 'just a bit of fun.'

Met Police special constable who groped schoolgirl in Tesco queue is sacked

Hassnain Shahzad, a former special constable, received a suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a schoolgirl and was dismissed from the police.

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.

Zhenhao Zou: charming' PhD student who filmed dozens of attacks on women

Zhenhao Zou, a PhD student, was convicted for raping multiple women, exposing a hidden life of crime behind a faÃ§ade of privilege.

NYC maid collapses in court as her impact statement is read about 'evil monster' who raped her

A Manhattan maid fainted in court while recounting the trauma inflicted upon her by a building superintendent who was sentenced to 22 years for rape.

UCL PhD student guilty of prolific sex attacks by drugging and raping 10 women

Zhenhao Zou was convicted of drugging and raping ten women, masking his predatory actions behind a charming facade.

London music

Remorseless' rapist who filmed assaults on drugged teen girls in Barking is jailed

Mark Franklin was sentenced to 18.5 years for sexually assaulting four teenagers, minimizing his actions as 'just a bit of fun.'

Met Police special constable who groped schoolgirl in Tesco queue is sacked

Hassnain Shahzad, a former special constable, received a suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a schoolgirl and was dismissed from the police.

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.

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

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.

US politics

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

New York Islanders

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

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.

US politics

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

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4 weeks ago

Francis' fight against pedophilia: A thorny challenge

During his 12-year pontificate, Pope Francis grappled with clerical pedophilia, personally committing to reforms while struggling for support from bishops and the Vatican bureaucracy.

UK news

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.

Victim killed in FSU shooting identified as dad of two, Aramark employee Tiru Chabba

Tiru Chabba's family is going through the unimaginable now... a loving father and devoted husband was stolen from them in an act of senseless and preventable violence.

Miami food

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.

San Bruno school teacher convicted of molesting four students

A former teacher was convicted of molesting four female students and faces up to 425 years in prison.

South east London predator raped woman after being released from prison

Rashane Lee was sentenced to 13 years for raping a woman, just three years after his previous release for similar crimes.

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

Man guilty of strangling partner, 80, to death in appalling' Kilburn murder

Steven Clark was found guilty of murdering Ursula Uhlemann after choking her in her flat, lying about his involvement throughout the investigation.

fromNew York City, NY Patch

Mom of postal worker killed in NY deli stabbing slams plea deal: 'She'll get out early and kill again'

A plea deal for a postal worker's killer outrages the victim's family.

NYC LGBT

Man Sexually Abused After Dying On NYC Subway Identified: Reports

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.

San Bruno school teacher convicted of molesting four students

A former teacher was convicted of molesting four female students and faces up to 425 years in prison.

South east London predator raped woman after being released from prison

Rashane Lee was sentenced to 13 years for raping a woman, just three years after his previous release for similar crimes.

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

Man guilty of strangling partner, 80, to death in appalling' Kilburn murder

Steven Clark was found guilty of murdering Ursula Uhlemann after choking her in her flat, lying about his involvement throughout the investigation.

fromNew York City, NY Patch

Mom of postal worker killed in NY deli stabbing slams plea deal: 'She'll get out early and kill again'

A plea deal for a postal worker's killer outrages the victim's family.

NYC LGBT

Man Sexually Abused After Dying On NYC Subway Identified: Reports

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#public-safety

Police appeal amid fears rapist Zhenhao Zou may have attacked dozens more women

Zhenhao Zou is a serial sex predator suspected of raping over 60 women while studying in London, prompting urgent police appeals.

NYC politics

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

Police appeal amid fears rapist Zhenhao Zou may have attacked dozens more women

Zhenhao Zou is a serial sex predator suspected of raping over 60 women while studying in London, prompting urgent police appeals.

NYC politics

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

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#sexual-abuse

Survivor who ignited US Catholic church's reckoning with abuse killed in Louisiana

Scott Anthony Gastal bravely testified against clergy sexual abuse, marking a pivotal moment in the US Catholic Church's reckoning.

Gisele Pelicot's daughter files sex abuse case against father

Caroline Darian filed a complaint against Dominique Pelicot for drugging and sexual abuse, encouraging other victims not to give up.

'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.

NYC parents

Female shrink known as 'Big Foot' was serial molester who asked teen victims if they liked 'big boobs': Court docs

Survivor who ignited US Catholic church's reckoning with abuse killed in Louisiana

Scott Anthony Gastal bravely testified against clergy sexual abuse, marking a pivotal moment in the US Catholic Church's reckoning.

Gisele Pelicot's daughter files sex abuse case against father

Caroline Darian filed a complaint against Dominique Pelicot for drugging and sexual abuse, encouraging other victims not to give up.

'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.

NYC parents

Female shrink known as 'Big Foot' was serial molester who asked teen victims if they liked 'big boobs': Court docs

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fromwww.aljazeera.com

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.

Brute convicted in vicious subway hammer attack on NYC health department worker, faces 25 years

Rothschild expressed relief after the conviction: "I'm very happy and very relieved that it is behind me and that he will go away for a very long time."

Brooklyn

Television

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

UK news

Cyprus court acquits five Israeli men accused of raping British woman

Black Lives Matter

Through plea deal, Oakland sex workers get murder charges dismissed

UK news

Cyprus court acquits five Israeli men accused of raping British woman

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Black Lives Matter

Through plea deal, Oakland sex workers get murder charges dismissed

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Barcelona

Prosecutors to appeal Dani Alves rape case dismissal

Spanish prosecutors will appeal the overturned rape conviction of Dani Alves, citing insufficient evidence as a key reason for the original ruling.

NYC music

fromVulture

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

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.

The Chat Room Behind the Pelicot Rape Trial

The Avignon mass-rape trial highlighted systemic issues surrounding sexual violence and the role of online platforms in such crimes.

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

Secret police files reveal suspect in schoolboy murder's paedophile past

Lennie Smith's history of child sex crimes spanned decades, showcasing failures in the justice system.

He evaded serious charges due to witness credibility issues during key investigations.

France politics

fromThe New Yorker

The Chat Room Behind the Pelicot Rape Trial

The Avignon mass-rape trial highlighted systemic issues surrounding sexual violence and the role of online platforms in such crimes.

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

Secret police files reveal suspect in schoolboy murder's paedophile past

Lennie Smith's history of child sex crimes spanned decades, showcasing failures in the justice system.

He evaded serious charges due to witness credibility issues during key investigations.

Exclusive | 'We're never going to get parole from the horror,' widow says of murderer who could be 44th cop-killer freed by NY state

The widow of murdered NYC police officer Cecil Sledge is fighting against the parole of his killer, emphasizing the lifelong trauma from the crime.

Miscellaneous

fromThe New Yorker

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.

Exclusive | 'We're never going to get parole from the horror,' widow says of murderer who could be 44th cop-killer freed by NY state

The widow of murdered NYC police officer Cecil Sledge is fighting against the parole of his killer, emphasizing the lifelong trauma from the crime.

Miscellaneous

fromThe New Yorker

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.

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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.

Man jailed over brutal murder of Chinese takeaway owner speaks out 10 years on: 'I wish I could have stopped it'

Gary Thompson expresses remorse for his involvement in the murder of Nelson Cheung a decade later.

Miami Marlins

fromMiami Herald

Experts to inspect George Pino's boat. Trial for fatal vessel crash planned for July

George Pino faces misdemeanor charges related to a deadly boating crash, raising concerns about justice for victims and their families.

Privacy technologies

fromWIRED

How One AI Startup Founder Cornered Microsoft Into Finally Taking Down Explicit Videos of Her

Breeze Liu's struggle against nonconsensual intimate images reflects the difficulties victims face in erasing online abuse.

Germany politics

fromwww.dw.com

Germany marks Hanau racist attack five years on DW 02/18/2025

Far-right extremism led to a tragic attack in Hanau, highlighting the need for societal change and preventative action against racism.