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Comedian Russell Brand anally raped me, woman tells UK trial

British actor and comedian Russell Brand arriving at Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, on Oct 20.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand arriving at Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, on Oct 20.

Thai court overturns boxer’s attempted rape conviction

Somluck Kamsing upon his return from the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, where he won Thailand’s first gold medal in boxing.
Somluck Kamsing upon his return from the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, where he won Thailand’s first gold medal in boxing.

Woman says Russell Brand dragged her into bar toilet and raped her, court hears

epa13315051 British comedian and actor Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, 19 October 2026. Brand, whose trial began in October 2026, faces multiple counts of rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault.  EPA/NEIL HALL
epa13315051 British comedian and actor Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, 19 October 2026. Brand, whose trial began in October 2026, faces multiple counts of rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault.  EPA/NEIL HALL

Cornell faculty pressure president ahead of no-confidence vote

Members of the Cornell Faculty Senate questioned Michael Kotlikoff over how the Ivy League school has responded to sexual-assault allegations.
Members of the Cornell Faculty Senate questioned Michael Kotlikoff over how the Ivy League school has responded to sexual-assault allegations.

British comedian Russell Brand’s accuser told police she blamed herself for alleged rape

Russell Brand is accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault.
Russell Brand is accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault.

Ex-Northern Ireland lawmaker Jeffrey Donaldson jailed 15 years for child sex offences

Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), during his trial in Newry, Northern Ireland in June 2026. His wife was found to have aided and abetted him but was ruled unfit to stand trial, due to mental health issues.
Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), during his trial in Newry, Northern Ireland in June 2026. His wife was found to have aided and abetted him but was ruled unfit to stand trial, due to mental health issues.

Online ‘witch hunt’ sweeps up Asians misidentified as Cornell rape accused

The alleged 2024 gang rape of a Cornell University student, detailed in a recent lawsuit, has sparked an outpouring of outrage against the seven accused perpetrators.
The alleged 2024 gang rape of a Cornell University student, detailed in a recent lawsuit, has sparked an outpouring of outrage against the seven accused perpetrators.

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

Cornell bans fraternity parties for rest of academic year after alleged gang rape

The closed chapter house of Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity, during an investigation into an alleged sexual assault case involving its members, in Ithaca, New York, on Oct 8.
The closed chapter house of Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity, during an investigation into an alleged sexual assault case involving its members, in Ithaca, New York, on Oct 8.

Jury selected for British comedian Russell Brand’s rape trial

Russell Brand faces seven sexual offence charges pertaining to six women, allegedly dated between 1999 and 2009.
Russell Brand faces seven sexual offence charges pertaining to six women, allegedly dated between 1999 and 2009.

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