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Sex offences

Man who raped daughter turns himself in after spotting her at police station

The man pleaded guilty to a charge of rape, a charge of outrage of modesty and a charge of criminal breach of trust.
The man pleaded guilty to a charge of rape, a charge of outrage of modesty and a charge of criminal breach of trust.

Ex-pop star Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to UK charges of historical sex offences

British former pop star Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, leaves Southwark Crown Court in London February 4, 2015. REUTERS/Toby Melville
British former pop star Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, leaves Southwark Crown Court in London February 4, 2015. REUTERS/Toby Melville

S’pore-based TikToker Lev Panfilov cleared of raping woman due to inconsistencies in her testimony

On Sept 2, the Court of Appeal allowed Lev Panfilov’s appeal and acquitted him of all four charges.
On Sept 2, the Court of Appeal allowed Lev Panfilov’s appeal and acquitted him of all four charges.

10 to be charged with outrage of modesty

Those who target vulnerable persons or domestic workers  may be sentenced to twice the maximum punishment if convicted.
Those who target vulnerable persons or domestic workers  may be sentenced to twice the maximum punishment if convicted.

Japan sees long delays in disciplining doctors convicted of sex crimes

Practitioners are able to continue practising for years, with some reoffending, before the government takes action.
Practitioners are able to continue practising for years, with some reoffending, before the government takes action.

Former JPMorgan executive Staley says he shared confidential bank information with Epstein

Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley appeared before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in July as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley appeared before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in July as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Restaurant chef sexually assaulted girl, 11, while staff and customers were present

Three other charges for sexual offences against the victim in the same incident in June 2025 were considering during sentencing – two for molesting her and one for committing an obscene act with her.
Three other charges for sexual offences against the victim in the same incident in June 2025 were considering during sentencing – two for molesting her and one for committing an obscene act with her.

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein

Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., in December 2025.
Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., in December 2025.

Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott convicted of historical sexual abuse

Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott, who is accused of sexually abusing two children between 1993 and 2010, arrives at the High Court in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Lesley Martin
Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott, who is accused of sexually abusing two children between 1993 and 2010, arrives at the High Court in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Lesley Martin

More rape, molestation cases in first half of 2026, even as total number of physical crimes drops

There were 762 cases of molestation in the first six months of 2026, compared with 739 in the same period in 2025.
There were 762 cases of molestation in the first six months of 2026, compared with 739 in the same period in 2025.

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