Rape

When sexual assault victims are accused of lying by their own families

When a parent dismisses a child’s claims of having been sexually assaulted, it can create a sense of betrayal and hurt.

Rohingya survivors expect UN's highest court to find Myanmar committed genocide

FILE PHOTO: Rohingya refugee Salma speaks to the press as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) starts two weeks of hearings in a landmark case brought by Gambia, which accuses Myanmar of committing genocide against the Rohingya, a minority Muslim group, in The Hague, Netherlands, January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw//File Photo

Former French senator on trial for allegedly drugging lawmaker to assault her

Former French Senator Joel Guerriau arrives with his lawyer Henri Carpentier for a hearing in his trial for allegedly spiking member of parliament Sandrine Josso's drink with the intention of sexually assaulting her, at the courthouse in Paris, France, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

British man faces court for drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years

Philip Young is set to be joined by five other men also accused of various sexual offences against his ex-wife, at Winchester Crown Court.

Man convicted of raping younger cousin at his home when he was a teen

The man was convicted of one count of rape and one count of sexual assault by penetration, but acquitted of another rape charge.

Oscar-winning film-maker Paul Haggis reaches $2.6m settlement after 2022 rape verdict

Canadian film director Paul Haggis at the Rome Film Festival on Oct 16, 2015 in Rome.

UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences

Uber cleared violent felons to drive. US passengers accused them of rape.

While Uber rejects prospective drivers who have been convicted of murder, sexual assault, kidnapping and terrorism, but has been found to approve people with criminal convictions, including violent felonies.

British man, five others charged with sex offences against ex-wife

The alleged offences occurred between 2010 and 2023.

German court jails man for drugging, raping wife, posting assaults online

The 61-year-old defendant is found guilty of aggravated rape and bodily harm.

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