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Sex offences

Jane Doe can remain anonymous in Cornell case: Judge

Judge Phaedra Perry-Bond of state Supreme Court in Manhattan ordered that the woman would continue to be identified as Jane Doe, instead of by her legal name.
Judge Phaedra Perry-Bond of state Supreme Court in Manhattan ordered that the woman would continue to be identified as Jane Doe, instead of by her legal name.

Former Australian sprint champion Jake Doran charged with child sex offence

Sprinter Jake Doran represented Australia at two world championships and the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Sprinter Jake Doran represented Australia at two world championships and the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Malaysia, Singapore police arrest 30 suspects in cross-border crackdown

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director M. Kumar speaking at a press conference in August.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director M. Kumar speaking at a press conference in August.

Comedian Russell Brand told woman to ‘clear up the mess’ after alleged rape, court hears

British actor and comedian Russell Brand arriving at Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, on Oct 20.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand arriving at Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, on Oct 20.

Former SAF captain jailed 17 months over sex acts with schoolboy, 15

Chaw Chia Jun pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual penetration involving a minor under 16 years of age, and one count of producing child abuse material.
Chaw Chia Jun pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual penetration involving a minor under 16 years of age, and one count of producing child abuse material.

Woman says Russell Brand dragged her into bar toilet and raped her, court hears

epa13315051 British comedian and actor Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, 19 October 2026. Brand, whose trial began in October 2026, faces multiple counts of rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault.  EPA/NEIL HALL
epa13315051 British comedian and actor Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, 19 October 2026. Brand, whose trial began in October 2026, faces multiple counts of rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault.  EPA/NEIL HALL

Judge who sentenced serial abuser Nassar says gymnastics still failing athletes despite reforms

Judge Rosemarie Aquilina sentencing Larry Nassar in Lansing, Michigan in January 2018.
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina sentencing Larry Nassar in Lansing, Michigan in January 2018.

Judge dismisses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield 

Timothy Busfield has strongly denied allegations of improperly touching two young boys on the set of Fox TV drama The Cleaning Lady.
Timothy Busfield has strongly denied allegations of improperly touching two young boys on the set of Fox TV drama The Cleaning Lady.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs transferred to smaller US prison after alleged brawl and special treatment

Disgraced music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs was reportedly treated at a hospital for a head injury following a fight with another prisoner last weekend.
Disgraced music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs was reportedly treated at a hospital for a head injury following a fight with another prisoner last weekend.

'Wild-eyed' comedian Russell Brand tried to drag me into toilets, woman tells UK court

British actor and comedian Russell Brand and his wife Laura Brand leave Southwark Crown Court, where he is standing trial on charges of rape and sexual assault relating to six women, which he denies, in London, Britain, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
British actor and comedian Russell Brand and his wife Laura Brand leave Southwark Crown Court, where he is standing trial on charges of rape and sexual assault relating to six women, which he denies, in London, Britain, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

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