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Lawsuit by 'Romeo and Juliet' actors criticised by director's son

Actors Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting were teenagers when they say they were sexually exploited on set of the 1960s classic.

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Pope Benedict XVI criticised over lack of action on church sex abuse

For many years, the Catholic Church has faced claims of sex abuse by clergy. With the recent passing of former Pope Benedict XVI, who was pontiff between 2005-2013, many online groups are sharing mixed reactions to his life and papal legacy.

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Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler accused of sexually assaulting a minor

Alleged former girlfriend Julia Holcomb claims Tyler assaulted her when she was 16 years old.

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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.

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Weinstein dodges heavier sentence but still faces 18 years in prison

Harvey Weinstein faces a shorter prison sentence in California after a Los Angeles jury failed to reach a verdict on whether the disgraced mogul planned his attack on a woman he was convicted of raping.

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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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'She Said'

Released in time for the five years of the #MeToo movement and International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, She Said is the adaptation the 2019 nonfiction book by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey.

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Is Spain's new rape law reducing jail sentences of sex offenders?

A number of sex offenders have seen their jail sentences reduced after a new, stricter rape law came into effect last month.

Italy

Over 600 sex abuse cases sent to Vatican, Italy's bishops reveal

A report presented by the Italian bishops’ conference at a packed conference in Rome's lavish Renaissance Pio Palace on Thursday identified 89 presumed victims and some 68 people accused.

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Brendan Fraser: “My mother didn’t raise a hypocrite”

Brendan Fraser confirms he will not participate in the Golden Globes next year if he is nominated for his performance in The Whale.

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Vatican to investigate French cardinal who admitted abusing teenager

The prosecutor's office in Marseille opened a preliminary investigation for "aggravated sexual assault" against Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard on Tuesday.

Poland

Men acquitted over toppling statue of priest suspected of child abuse

The incident was a symbolic moment in Poland's reckoning with clerical abuse.

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Kevin Spacey not guilty in US sexual misconduct trial

A jury has sided with Kevin Spacey in one of the lawsuits that derailed the film star’s career, finding he did not sexually abuse actor Anthony Rapp

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Thousands of Catholics gather in Fatima shrine

Tens of thousands of Catholic faithful gathered in Fatima, Portugal for the traditional pilgrimage. But this year, their prayers and thoughts are also with the Portuguese Catholic church which has been in the spotlight due to cases of alleged sexual abuse but also possible cover-up maneuvers.

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Revelations of Bill Murray’s sexual assault settlement come to light

New details have emerged about the comedy actor's inappropriate behaviour.

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#MeToo trials: October sees Weinstein, Spacey and Haggis in court

Five years since the beginning of #MeToo, this autumn will see four alleged and convicted sex predators - who have fallen from Hollywood grace - facing trial for sexual offenses.

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R Kelly convicted of child pornography charges

More disgrace for the singer who was once top of the pop charts as a Chicago court finds him guilty of accusations stemming from a 2008 child pornography case.

Spain

Court upholds ex-priest's 30-year sentence for abusing children

The man sexually assaulted seven boys at a boarding school between 2013 and 2016.

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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me'

Instead of rushing towards House of the Dragon or The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, watch Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me' turns 30 and it's a prequel that actually matters

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R. Kelly faces new trial over 2008 child pornography accusations

New evidence suggests that R. Kelly threatened a witness into not appearing at the original court case.