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Rape

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

French first lady Brigitte Macron apologises for slur after feminist backlash

France's first lady Brigitte Macron called the remarks caught on video early in December “private” comments.
France's first lady Brigitte Macron called the remarks caught on video early in December “private” comments.

British DJ Tim Westwood pleads not guilty of rape, sexual assault

Westwood pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court to four counts of rape, nine of indecent assault, and two of sexual assault against seven women.
Westwood pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court to four counts of rape, nine of indecent assault, and two of sexual assault against seven women.

Indian star Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan acquitted in high-profile rape, abduction case

Film star Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan, better known by his stage name Dileep, was acquitted on Dec 8 of criminal charges over accusations he was involved in a high-profile case of the rape and abduction of an actress.
Film star Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan, better known by his stage name Dileep, was acquitted on Dec 8 of criminal charges over accusations he was involved in a high-profile case of the rape and abduction of an actress.

Former doctor in Britain charged with sex offences against 38 patients

Jail, caning for man who raped 12-year-old girl, tried to obstruct trial with hunger strike

The sexual acts took place on April 18, 2022 at a secluded open space in the vicinity of Vanda Link, near the Sixth Avenue MRT station.
The sexual acts took place on April 18, 2022 at a secluded open space in the vicinity of Vanda Link, near the Sixth Avenue MRT station.

Jail, caning for PhD student who tried to rape woman after she rejected his advances

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Generic photo of Supreme Court as seen from The Treasury on Mar 18, 2024.
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Generic photo of Supreme Court as seen from The Treasury on Mar 18, 2024.
Can use for stories on,civil and criminal matter, government building, law, lawyers, judges, prosecutors,

Over 12 years’ jail for self-proclaimed ‘righteous and upright’ contractor who raped customer

Koh Lee Hwa, 49, leaving the Supreme Courts on July 31.
Koh Lee Hwa, 49, leaving the Supreme Courts on July 31.

Iran publicly executes man convicted of rape

The identity of the convict and the date of his sentencing were not immediately disclosed.
The identity of the convict and the date of his sentencing were not immediately disclosed.

Jail, caning for man who raped woman after stalking her and offering her a lift home

The judge noted that Fok drove a Mercedes C180, in rejecting his argument that he was unable to pay compensation to the victim.
The judge noted that Fok drove a Mercedes C180, in rejecting his argument that he was unable to pay compensation to the victim.

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