Crimes against women

Comedian Russell Brand was a sexual predator, say British prosecutors

‘I’m personally sorry’: Cornell’s president acknowledges missteps

Michael Kotlikoff, the president of Cornell University, did not follow up with the student when he first learnt of her reported gang rape.

Japan, US review troops’ off-duty rules after Okinawa killing

Demonstrators hold placards during a protest outside Foreign Ministry building on Oct 8 following the killing of a Japanese woman in Okinawa, for which a US Marine is a suspect.

Jury selected for British comedian Russell Brand’s rape trial

‘Everyone is angry’: Okinawans fearful and frustrated after killing linked to US Marine

A US marine was arrested for allegedly killing and robbing a 39-year-old woman in Naha on Oct 3, prompting public outrage.

Platform that sold stolen sexual images of women and girls shut in France-US operation

The NudeLeaksTeens platform sold “packs” of images and videos of thousands of women and girls stolen from sources including hacked accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan’s Okinawa after murder case

A demonstrator holds a “no to sexual violence” placard in protest following the killing of a Japanese woman in Okinawa.

Cornell rape allegations fuel calls for safer US campuses

Demonstrators protest on the Cornell campus in Ithaca, New York, on Oct 5.

Woman at centre of Cornell rape allegations targeted with threats, lawyer says

A student walks by a sign at the entrance of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

Agency ends contract of Japanese idol Shuto Inomata over alleged assault

Shuto Inomata joined the group in 2025 through an audition programme.

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