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Now playing Next The Cube Spanish policeman jailed after posting fake migrant rape video The man is one of the first people to be convicted of using social media to spread false information. 09/11/2022
Now playing Next United Kingdom Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape Greenwood, 21, was first arrested and questioned in January and has been on bail since. 15/10/2022
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Now playing Next Kosovo Thousands demonstrate in Kosovo over alleged rape of girl, 11 Protesters threw red paint at government buildings in Pristina over the incident. 01/09/2022
Now playing Next Spain MPs in Spain approve 'only yes means yes' law on sexual consent The bill means that survivors of rape no longer need to prove they suffered violence or were intimidated. 26/08/2022
Now playing Next Italy Italy's Giorgia Meloni criticised for posting video of woman's rape Meloni shared the controversial video on Twitter, promising to "restore security" if elected next month. 22/08/2022
Now playing Next Sport Footballer Benjamin Mendy goes on trial in the UK on rape charges The French World Cup winner faces eight counts of rape, one of attempted rape and one of sexual assault. He has pleaded not guilty. 10/08/2022
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Now playing Next Spain 'Only yes means yes': Spain approves new sexual consent law The Spanish senate has green-lighted a new law that necessitates explicit consent in sexual relations. 19/07/2022
Now playing Next Culture news UPDATE: Anger as prominent Greek actor get suspended sentence for rape Lignadis had resigned as artistic director of Greece’s National Theatre when the accusations emerged. 13/07/2022
Now playing Next France French minister quits government to defend himself against rape claims Two women have accused the former minister of sexual violence, dating back to 2010. He strongly denies the allegations. 04/07/2022
