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French artists denounce the 'lynching' of disgraced Gérard Depardieu

The controversy surrounding Gérard Depardieu continues to shake up the world of French culture over the festive period, as more than 50 artists have come to the controversial actor’s defence.

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Gérard Depardieu's wax statue withdrawn from the Musée Grevin in Paris

Disgraced French actor Gérard Depardieu joins the likes of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump as celebrities who have had their waxworks removed from the famous French museum, while his daughter defends him - denouncing an "unprecedented manhunt".

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of rape in new 'revenge porn' lawsuit

Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is being sued by a woman who says he drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1991.

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Guns N' Roses’ Axl Rose accused of raping former model

The lawsuit was filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, which lets adult victims sue over attacks that occurred decades ago. The law expires after today in the US.

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France

“I thought I was dying”: Drugged French senator speaks out

MP Sandrine Josso has made her first public testimony since she accused another lawmaker of drugging her.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse

Rap artist Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused of rape and abuse by singer and former partner Casandra “Cassie” Ventura. No terms of the settlement agreement were disclosed.

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Rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces rape claims from ex-partner Cassie

The rap artist and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs is accused of rape and sexual abuse by his former partner Casandra “Cassie” Ventura.

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Gérard Depardieu: Damning new testimony against actor accused of rape

"The silence of this milieu is deafening, demeaning to our art, and must stop.” The Depardieu affair continues, with a damning new testimony...

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Russell Brand: Fresh sexual assault claims made against the comedian

Brand recently denied allegations of sexual assault made by four women. The accusers, who have not been named, include a woman who said she was sexually assaulted during a relationship with him when she was 16. Another says Brand raped her in Los Angeles in 2012.

Spain

Sentence of 'wolf pack' rapist reduced by Spanish court

He has benefited from a controversial new 'only yes means yes' rape law.

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'That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson sentenced over rape of two women

The actor, who has been in custody since May, maintains his innocence and his attorneys plan to appeal.

Italy

Italy's Meloni promises change in lawless town near Naples

The right-wing prime minister travelled to the crime-ridden town of Caivano after the horrifying rape of two minors, despite protests against the government's recent cuts to social benefits.

Italy

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.

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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.

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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.