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Kevin Spacey begins his defence in sexual assault case

The actor is accused of sexually assaulting four men.

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Kevin Spacey trial: Disgraced actor 'attacked man while he slept'

“You never said, ‘no’ to Spacey’s advances.” “You can’t when you are asleep.”

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Actor Allison Mack released from prison in sex-trafficking case

Mack was sentenced in 2021 for manipulating women into becoming sex slaves for cult-like group NXIVM.

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Kevin Spacey accuser describes how Oscar winner tried to 'groom' him

An alleged sex assault victim of Kevin Spacey said in front of a London court that the "slippery" Hollywood actor had tried to "groom" him.

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Bill Cosby sued by nine more women over sexual assault allegations

The lawsuit against the disgraced actor is filed after Republican governor signed ‘lookback law’ eliminating deadline on sexual abuse cases.

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Germany opens probe into Rammstein singer after sex assault claims

"Preliminary proceedings have been initiated against Till Lindemann," said a spokeswoman for the Berlin public prosecution's office.

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'Dances With Wolves' actor faces additional charges in Canada

The actor, 46, has been accused of sexually abusing Indigenous girls and women for two decades in multiple states in the US. He now faces additional charges in Canada.

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Marvel actor Tenoch Huerta denies accusations of sexual assault

The Marvel actor described the public allegations by musician and activist María Elena Ríos ‘false and unsubstantiated.’

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Rammstein: Till Lindemann lawyers threaten to pursue legal action

Till Lindemann's lawyers have stated that they will pursue legal action in response to all accusations of sexual misconduct levelled against the Rammstein frontman.

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Rammstein fans attending shows despite sexual assault accusations

The accusations levelled against Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann have fans divided. German politicians state that there is so far no legal grounds to cancel the band's European tour dates.

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Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. settles civil sex abuse case

Cuba Gooding Jr. was facing a federal lawsuit that accused him of rape. By settling the civil sex abuse case, the actor averts a trial.

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Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. faces start of civil trial in rape case

Cuba Gooding Jr. faces federal lawsuit that accuses him of rape.

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Rammstein: Accusations of sexual assault mount against Till Lindemann

The testimony of an Irish fan against lead singer Till Lindemann has encouraged dozens of women to share their experiences, revealing a systematic process of abuse.

Ireland

Can the Irish Defence Forces end their culture of sexual abuse?

Two decades after horrific testimony exposed a culture of sexual harassment and abuse in the Irish military, the problem is back in the spotlight. But for campaigners and survivors, the task of getting the government and the military to tackle the issue head-on is anything but simple.

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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.

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French actress Adèle Haenel quits over film industry's #MeToo failures

French actress Adèle Haenel has stated that she’s stepping away from the world of film for “political reasons”.

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Spanish 'Big Brother' contestant sentenced to jail after sexual abuse

José María López, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for sexually assaulting fellow Big Brother contestant Carlota Prado.

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Former J-pop teen idol alleges sex abuse by Japanese music mogul

Former member of Johnny's Jr. backup boys' group, Kauan Okamoto, has accused late entertainment mogul Johnny Kitagawa of sexually assaulting him multiple times between 2012 and 2016, while staying at Kitagawa's luxury house.

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Gary Glitter recalled to jail one month after release

Footage has emerged of Gary Glitter asking questions about how to access the dark web, which is in breach of his probation conditions.

Poland

Poland divided after documentary alleges John Paul II hid paedophilia

Poland's ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) has characterised the new documentary as an attack on Polish identity.