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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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Rammstein's Berlin HQ vandalised

The heavy metal band's property was attacked following ongoing allegations of sexual assaulted levelled against frontman Till Lindemann.

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Kevin Spacey sexual assault trial begins in London

The American actor is in court for the first time today as the trial charging him with sexual assault starts.

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Protesters welcome Rammstein to Bern with middle fingers in the air

Around 150 protesters gathered outside a Bern stadium Saturday, trying to out-shout thousands of Rammstein fans pouring in to see their favourite band, despite a wave of sexual assault claims levelled at frontman Till Lindemann.

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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.

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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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French actor Gérard Depardieu faces new sexual assault allegations

Actor Gérard Depardieu has been accused of sexual assault or harassment by 13 women, according to a recent investigation.

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Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain player Achraf Hakimi charged with rape

A 24-year-old woman told police she was raped by the footballer when she went to his house last weekend, after meeting on Instagram.

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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.

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'Dances With Wolves' actor charged in sex abuse case

The actor, 46, is accused of sexually abusing Indigenous girls and women for two decades in multiple states in the US