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Sex offences

Jury begins deliberations in Russell Brand's UK sexual offences trial

British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court with his wife Laura Brand, during the fourth week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies, in London, Britain, November 3, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor
British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court with his wife Laura Brand, during the fourth week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies, in London, Britain, November 3, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

14 years’ jail for man who raped teen daughter, surrendered after seeing her at police station

Investigations revealed that besides the sexual offences he committed on Aug 11, 2024, the man had also taken two photographs of the victim’s chest between 2021 and 2023. 
Investigations revealed that besides the sexual offences he committed on Aug 11, 2024, the man had also taken two photographs of the victim’s chest between 2021 and 2023. 

Jail for former youth worker who had sex with underage ex-resident of home

UK woman drugged by husband tells rape trial she woke up bound

Philip Young pleaded guilty earlier this year to several offences against his ex-wife Joanne Young, who has waived her legal right to anonymity.
Philip Young pleaded guilty earlier this year to several offences against his ex-wife Joanne Young, who has waived her legal right to anonymity.

UK comedian Brand tells rape trial ‘consent is fundamental’

Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to all the charges he faces.
Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to all the charges he faces.

Russell Brand says friends abandoned him after 'devastating' sex crime allegations

British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court during the third week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies, in London, Britain, October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court during the third week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies, in London, Britain, October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Man who sexually abused 6 boys asked for maximum caning before turning himself in

The 34-year-old was sentenced to more than 19 years’ jail and 24 strokes of the cane.
The 34-year-old was sentenced to more than 19 years’ jail and 24 strokes of the cane.

Alexander brothers each get 30 years for sex trafficking in US

Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander ran a years-long conspiracy to traffic women and girls for sex.
Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander ran a years-long conspiracy to traffic women and girls for sex.

US FBI raids home of Eric Swalwell’s billionaire donor

A member of the FBI searching a home believed to be tied to an investigation into former US representative Eric Swalwell, on Oct 27, in Beverly Hills, California.
A member of the FBI searching a home believed to be tied to an investigation into former US representative Eric Swalwell, on Oct 27, in Beverly Hills, California.

UK comedian Russell Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex, court hears

Russell Brand arriving at Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, on Oct 27, during the third week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault.
Russell Brand arriving at Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, on Oct 27, during the third week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault.

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