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A heinous rape in Italy sparked calls to introduce chemical castration

The treatment is already allowed on a voluntary basis in several EU countries, but only in Poland is it currently compulsory for rapists and child sex abusers.

United Kingdom

Rape suspect who faked own death to be extradited from UK

Nicholas Rossi was identified by his distinctive tattoos, which he falsely claimed had been added to his body while he was unconscious in hospital.

Spain

Spanish PM says 'biggest mistake' of his government is new rape law

Since last October, when the new law came into force, 943 sex offenders have seen their jail sentence reduced.

World News

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate appears in Romanian court

The British-American former boxer has been indicted in Romania for organising a criminal group, human trafficking and rape.

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'That '70s Show' star Danny Materson found guilty of rape

Danny Masterson, the star of ‘That ‘70s Show’ has been found guilty of two counts of rape and could face up to 30 years in prison.

Ukraine

Sexual assault victims from Ukraine face challenges in Poland, Hungary

According to a Center for Reproductive Rights report, sexual assault victims, LGBT Ukrainians, and minorities fleeing the war have to deal with sexual healthcare limitations in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Romania.

Culture news

Marilyn Manson faces major setback in defamation trial

Shock rocker Marilyn Manson faces a major setback in his ongoing defamation case against Evan Rachel Wood.

USA

US court releases video of Donald Trump's rape trial deposition

A video deposition by former US President Donald Trump in his civil rape trial currently underway in New York was released to the public by the court on Friday.

USA

Jury selection set to start in rape lawsuit against Trump

The trial comes a month after former US President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in an unrelated criminal case surrounding payments made to bury accounts of alleged extramarital sex.

Culture news

Weinstein begs for mercy as he is jailed for 16 more years for rape

The sentence after a second sexual misconduct trial in Los Angeles follows a 23-year term the Hollywood producer received in 2020 for a similar conviction in New York.

United Kingdom

Former British police officer sentenced for serial rapes

David Carrick had already admitted in court dozens of rapes and sexual assaults when he was a serving police officer in the southeast of England.

Culture news

Marilyn Manson settles out of court with Esmé Bianco

Bianco's federal lawsuit, which was filed in California in 2021, accused Manson of raping her in May 2011. She is suffering from PTSD and depression due to her experience with the shock rocker.

United Kingdom

Police officer pleads guilty to 49 offences including 24 rape counts

It's a horrifying discovery and another blow to the image of the London Metropolitan Police. On Monday, a police officer has plead guilty to 49 offences including false imprisonment, coersive control sexual assault and 24 counts of rape on 12 women.

Ukraine

Police officer revealed as one of UK's worst serial sex offenders

Constable David Carrick has admitted to dozens of counts of sexual assault and rape over a 17-year period while serving in London's Metropolitan Police.

United Kingdom

Footballer Benjamin Mendy cleared of six rape charges

Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy was cleared of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by a UK court on Friday. However, jurors could not reach verdicts on Mendy's alleged attempted rape of a woman in 2018 and the rape of another woman in October 2020.

Romania

Tate brothers lose their appeal in Romanian court

A Romanian court rejects the divisive social media personality Andrew Tate’s appeal against a 30-day detention in connection to charges of human trafficking, rape, and setting up an organised crime group. He and his brother both deny the charges

Culture news

French author is under investigation for publishing child pornography

French illustrator Bastien Vivès and two of his publishers are under investigation for promoting incest and child pornography. Content warning: Some readers may find details within this story disturbing.

Culture news

Weinstein found guilty of rape in second sexual misconduct trial

The former film producer could get up to 24 years in prison in California when he is sentenced.

Culture news

UK government backs law against public sexual harassment

The British government has backed a law to criminalise public sexual harassment, increasing the penalty for catcalling and other intimidating acts.

Switzerland

Swiss parliament votes to expand law and definition of rape

The amendment will now go before Switzerland's Council of States before a referendum can be held.

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