Europe
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy cleared of one count of rape as trial continues
Mendy, 28, was cleared of the rape of a 19-year-old woman in July last year at Chester Crown Court.
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Business
Facebook shuts down group sharing intimate, naked images of women
The group, named Mia Moglie (“My Wife”), had grown to about 32,000 members before being taken down this week for breaching Meta’s Adult Sexual Exploitation policies. Screenshots captured before its removal revealed women photographed in pri...
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Others
Australia: Retired bishop charged with child sex crimes
One of Australia's most senior Catholics stands accused of committing several sexual offenses against children. The 74-year-old emeritus bishop was arrested after a Vatican investigation.
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Africa
South Africa: Activist challenges law that bars naming accused in rape cases
Caroline Peters wants a section of the Criminal Procedure Act declared unconstitutional and invalid
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US
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed over sexual misconduct allegations
The decision marks the first time in the ICC’s 24-year history that its top prosecutor has been ousted.
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Europe
Legal secretary wins harassment case against boss for suggestive comments
During the six weeks of her employment, Bratt's boss, Mr. Hall, had shared personal stories about his ex-girlfriend's infidelity and had dating site ads featuring lingerie-clad women on his work phone. Bratt successfully sued for sexual har...
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Crime
Defilement: Amend Act 29 to provide compensation for victims- Judge
According to her, such a move will encourage more victims and their parents to report such cases to the police rather than resolve them at home.
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Europe
Hungary’s president resigns over a pardon to a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case
Her decision came after more than a week of public outrage after it was revealed that she issued a presidential pardon in April 2023 to a man convicted of hiding a string of child sexual abuses in a state-run children’s home.
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Africa
Nigerian University suspends Law Dean over sexual harassment allegations
Cyril Ndifon has been in the middle of widespread allegations of sexual harassment dating back to at least 2015
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Africa
South Africa: Finance Minister accused of sexual harassment
In a statement, Godongwana says the alleged victim is a female employee who had offered a “massage services” to him and other guests during a visit to the Kruger National Park in Skukuza.
The South African
Europe
Sexual offences: Dozens of cases have faced five-year court wait
The latest figures available from the Department of Justice (DoJ) were obtained by BBC Radio Foyle.
BBC
General
We need legal solution to teenage pregnancy – MPs
Dr Aglobitse reiterated that the mission of UNFPA mission was to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled, adding that the MPs were ‘agents of change’, with so...
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Asia
Alibaba fires manager accused of rape
Regardless of gender, whether it is a request made by a customer or supervisor, our employees are empowered to reject it,”
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Courts
Koforidua Court to hear bail application of Glo Manager charged with defilement on August 3
A medical report issued to the victim confirmed the sexual abuse, leading to the arrest of the accused.
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Courts
Amasaman court remands teen over Korleman break-in and assault case
Haruna Tahiru Mohammed, also known as “Star Boy,” pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy, unlawful entry, stealing and assault. He is expected back in court on 7 May 2026.Haruna Tahiru Mohammed, also known as “Star Boy,” pleaded not gu...
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Crime
Man held in Cape Coast after viral video assault of girlfriend
The suspect, Samuel Bills Acquah, was taken into custody after officers responded to a complaint about an alleged assault in Bakano, a community within the city.
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Crime
Four dead after armed assault and fire at Mormon church in Michigan
Police confirmed that at least four lives were lost and eight others injured in the attack.
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Courts
Inside Ridge hospital nurse GH₵7m defamation suit against Ralph Saint Williams
In her suit, Rejoice Tsotsoo Bortei is demanding GH₵7 million in damages, broken down into GH₵5 million for physical assault and GH₵2 million for reputational harm.
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General
GJA threatens media blackout over police assaults on journalists, issues 7-day ultimatum
The warning follows a surge in violent attacks on members of the press, including the assault of JoyNews' Salomey Martey and a GHOne TV reporter during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun on July 17, and the brutalisation of JoyNews' Car...
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Courts
Another man jailed eight months over false missing genitals claim
Agbeshie, a 22-year-old apprentice, claimed the teacher’s touch made his penis disappear.
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