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Crimes against children/minors

Bill Clinton to face grilling on significant Epstein ties

Former US president Bill Clinton features throughout the latest Epstein files disclosures.
Former US president Bill Clinton features throughout the latest Epstein files disclosures.

Japan sees largest number of child sexual cases in decade amid online crime surge

Social media platforms and online games were cited as places where victims and perpetrators met.
Social media platforms and online games were cited as places where victims and perpetrators met.

15 months’ jail for man who possessed almost 100 child sex abuse photos, videos

On Feb 26, Tan Thiam Heng pleaded guilty to one charge of possessing child abuse material. The court heard the children depicted in these videos were as young as six years old.
On Feb 26, Tan Thiam Heng pleaded guilty to one charge of possessing child abuse material. The court heard the children depicted in these videos were as young as six years old.

Epstein victims to attend Trump speech, demand accountability

US President Donald Trump fought for months to prevent release of the Epstein files but eventually signed the law passed by Congress requiring their publication.
US President Donald Trump fought for months to prevent release of the Epstein files but eventually signed the law passed by Congress requiring their publication.

Epstein sought to bring entourage of women on 2013 SpaceX visit, e-mails show

Tech billionaire Elon Musk gave the convicted sex offender a tour of SpaceX’s headquarters in 2013, e-mails show.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk gave the convicted sex offender a tour of SpaceX’s headquarters in 2013, e-mails show.

Jail, caning for man who raped and impregnated stepdaughter, who has intellectual disabilities

The judge noted that that the victim was especially vulnerable due to her age and her intellectual disability.
The judge noted that that the victim was especially vulnerable due to her age and her intellectual disability.

24 years’ jail for man who sexually assaulted girlfriend’s daughter in van and at home

In sentencing, Justice Aidan Xu considered the harm caused to a very young victim and that the man had taken advantage of his relationship with the girl’s mother.
In sentencing, Justice Aidan Xu considered the harm caused to a very young victim and that the man had taken advantage of his relationship with the girl’s mother.

A palace in Marrakesh: How Schwab moved $35m in payments for Epstein days before his arrest

A satellite image of the Palace Bin Ennakhil in Marrakech, Morocco, June 17, 2023. 2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS
A satellite image of the Palace Bin Ennakhil in Marrakech, Morocco, June 17, 2023. 2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS

Epstein estate agrees to $44 million settlement in victim class action

The accused advisers are not making "any admission or concession of misconduct" as part of the settlement, their lawyer said.
The accused advisers are not making "any admission or concession of misconduct" as part of the settlement, their lawyer said.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 20, 2026

Mr Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - formerly known as Prince Andrew - leaving Aylsham Police Station in the British county of Norfolk on Feb 19, after a day of questioning by London detectives.
Mr Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - formerly known as Prince Andrew - leaving Aylsham Police Station in the British county of Norfolk on Feb 19, after a day of questioning by London detectives.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.