Sex offences

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Japan Football Association says no proof found of ‘sexual service’ claim

The probe followed South Korean media reports earlier in August that around 10 overseas referees received massages at parlours paid for with the Korea Football Association’s corporate credit cards.

FBI raids Democrat Eric Swalwell’s home in sexual-misconduct investigation, source says

Eric Swalwell resigned his seat in Congress and dropped out of the race for California governor in April 2026 after four women accused him of sexual misconduct.

Trump appeal in sex assault, defamation case rejected again

Writer E Jean Carroll had accused US President Donald Trump of assaulting her in a dressing room of a New York department store in 1996.

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