Rape

Man who tried to rape former flatmate gets heavier sentence after losing appeal

Gao Xiong had his jail term increased by just over a year.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 02: U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia on July 02, 2026 in Washington, DC. Pirro announced that former Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been indicted by a grand jury on charges related to alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Eight arrested in UK probe into men drugging, raping partners

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Married At First Sight UK star arrested on suspicion of rape, BBC says

Cropped shot of an unrecognizable newlywed couple doing a pinky swear gesture on their wedding day

Two teenage rapists given four-year detention after UK appeal

View of the gold statue of the figure of justice, holding scales and a sword, on top of the Central Criminal Court, also referred to as Old Bailey, in central London.

Man in Malaysia rapes girl, 8, then tries to buy her silence for $1

Hilmee Kusnan was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment and one stroke of the cane for rape.

Hakimi to appeal ruling to stand trial for rape, lawyer says

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Morocco v Haiti - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Morocco's Achraf Hakimi IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brett Davis

Harvey Weinstein averts fourth NY rape trial as prosecutors move to drop charge

Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, U.S., June 25, 2026. Adam Gray/Pool via REUTERS

Hakimi ‘calm’ despite facing rape trial, says Morocco World Cup coach

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi was regularly booed by the crowd during his side's 1-0 win over Scotland.

Youth had sex with 2 girls aged 13 and 14; took intimate photos of female cousin

The offender, 20, pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and one count of possessing intimate images of a third victim.

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