Sexual Assault: News
Odisha: College student gang-raped in front of boyfriend near beach
A 19-year-old college student was allegedly gang-raped by two men in front of her boyfriend near a beach in Puri, Odisha.
'Thought it would stop...,' says Tyler Perry's sexual assault 'victim'
Derek Dixon, an actor who is suing Tyler Perry for sexual assault and harassment, recently detailed his allegations against the entertainment mogul in an interview with ABC News.
Ashish Kapoor sent to 14-day judicial custody in rape case
Television actor Ashish Kapoor, known for his roles in Dekha Ek Khwaab and Bandini, was sent to 14-day judicial custody on Saturday.
French actor Depardieu to stand trial for rape, sexual assault
French actor Gérard Depardieu has been ordered by a judge to face trial in criminal court over rape charges, French media reported on Tuesday.
Epstein accuser's memoir is coming out, months after her death
A posthumous memoir by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, a prominent accuser of convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, is set to be published this fall.
UP: Cousin celebrates Rakhi with sister; later rapes, hangs her
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered by her cousin in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya.
Vijay Sethupathi on sexual misconduct allegations: 'Filthy accusation'
Tamil superstar Vijay Sethupathi has denied recent allegations of sexual misconduct, calling them "filthy" and a deliberate smear campaign.
Malayalam rapper Vedan booked for rape
Malayalam rapper and songwriter Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, has been booked for sexual assault following a complaint by a doctor.
IIM-Calcutta student rape case: Father denies assault, calls it accident
The father of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C) student who alleged rape has denied the claims. He said his daughter had fallen from an auto-rickshaw and was not sexually assaulted.
Former NCT member Taeil gets 3.5-year sentence in rape case
Moon Tae-il, aka Taeil, a former member of the popular K-pop group NCT and its subunit NCT 127, has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for aggravated sexual assault.
Inmates gave standing ovation to Diddy after sex crime acquittal
Sean "Diddy" Combs was met with a standing ovation from his fellow inmates upon returning to prison after being acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges.
Why Diddy was acquitted of the most serious charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the infamous music mogul, was found guilty of prostitution charges on Wednesday night (IST). However, he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering after a seven-week trial.
Diddy hit with new $10M rape lawsuit from male model
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the infamous rapper and music mogul, is facing a new lawsuit.
Diddy jury reaches verdict on all charges except racketeering
A Manhattan federal jury has reached a unanimous verdict on four of the five charges against Sean "Diddy" Combs in his criminal trial. The decided charges include two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transportation for prostitution.
Kolkata law student gang-rape: video found on accused's phone
A video of the alleged rape of a law student at South Calcutta Law College has been found on the phone of one of the accused.
Why did SIT drop all Hema Committee cases? Find out
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing sexual harassment cases in Malayalam cinema, based on the Justice Hema Committee report, has dropped all 35 cases.
Ex-NCT member Taeil pleads guilty to 'aggravated' rape charges
Former NCT member Moon Tae-il, popularly known as Taeil, has reportedly pleaded guilty to "aggravated" rape charges.
Will Jared Leto's comeback get overshadowed by sexual misconduct allegations?
Jared Leto, the Oscar-winning actor, is set to return to the global stage with two major films: Tron: Ares and Masters of the Universe. However, his comeback comes amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct.
Christian singer Michael Tait admits to sexual misconduct, drug use
Michael Tait, a prominent figure in the Christian music scene and lead vocalist of the band Newsboys, has confessed to allegations of sexual misconduct and drug abuse.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial turns ugly as jurors attack each other
The jury deliberating on Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial has hit a snag, with the foreperson complaining to Judge Curtis Farber about some jurors "attacking" and "fighting" with others.
'I have nightmares': Diddy 'dangled' ex-employee over 17th-floor balcony
A former graphic designer for Sean "Diddy" Combs has accused the hip-hop mogul of dangling her from a 17th-floor balcony in 2016, causing severe trauma.
Four claims against Vin Diesel dismissed in sexual abuse lawsuit
Hollywood actor Vin Diesel has successfully managed to get four claims in a lawsuit filed by his former assistant, Asta Jonasson, dismissed.
Who is the model accusing Diddy and Weinstein of rape?
Crystal McKinney, a former model who accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual assault last year, has now filed a lawsuit against the infamous film producer Harvey Weinstein.
Diddy allegedly threatened to leak sex tapes of his ex-girlfriend
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the 55-year-old hip-hop mogul, is facing serious allegations of domestic abuse and sex trafficking. The accusations were made during his ongoing trial in Manhattan federal court.
Smokey Robinson sues his rape accusers for $500M over defamation
Legendary singer Smokey Robinson (85) and his wife, Frances, have filed a $500 million counterclaim against the four women who accused him of sexual assault.
'Nice to be back': Kevin Spacey receives award in Cannes
Despite new sexual assault allegations against Kevin Spacey, he was honoured with an award for excellence in film and television at the Better World Fund Gala at Cannes.
Massive scandal involving DMK worker 'grooming' women for politicians surfaces
A 20-year-old college student from Tamil Nadu has accused her husband, a member of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), of torture and sexual harassment.
Weinstein allegedly used erectile dysfunction injection before raping former actor
Former actor Jessica Mann took the stand in a New York courtroom on Monday, detailing the alleged 2013 rape by disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
Committed mistakes, not crimes: Weinstein maintains innocence in prison interview
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has declared his innocence in a recent prison interview with American conservative commentator Candace Owens.
'Freak offs,' rape, violence: Cassie's most disturbing allegations against Diddy
Singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura (38), the key witness in Sean "Diddy" Combs's sex trafficking trial, continued to detail her alleged abuse in her testimony on Wednesday. The former couple dated for over a decade.
'Diddy would urinate in my mouth': Ex reveals horrific details
Singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, known for her 2006 hit Me & U, testified in an American federal court on Tuesday.
Sex crimes trial: Diddy's daughters exited courtroom amid shocking testimony
The ongoing sex crimes trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs took a heartbreaking turn when his three daughters—Chance Combs and 18-year-old twins D'Lila and Jessie Combs—walked out of the courtroom.
Diddy paid male escort thousands to have s*x with Cassie
The Sean "Diddy" Combs trial began on Monday (US time) with opening statements and explosive testimony.
Key witness missing as Diddy's sex-trafficking trial begins
Sean "Diddy" Combs's sex-trafficking trial hit a major roadblock on Monday as a key witness has reportedly gone missing.
Harvey Weinstein used Gwyneth Paltrow-Penelope Cruz's names during assault: Testimony
Polish-born former model Kaja Sokola testified in the Manhattan Supreme Court on Thursday that disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was just 16.
Ex-model becomes 14th and youngest victim to testify against Weinstein
Former Polish model Kaja Sokola has now become the 14th woman to testify against Harvey Weinstein in a criminal court.
4 ex-housekeepers accuse R&B legend Smokey Robinson of sexual assault
American music icon Smokey Robinson (85) has been accused of sexual assault by four former employees, a workplace harassment complaint filed Tuesday at a Los Angeles courthouse revealed.
London court grants Russell Brand conditional bail at assault hearing
Russell Brand has been given conditional bail by a London court after he appeared on Friday.
Harvey Weinstein made his victims 'feel small': Rape retrial begins
Harvey Weinstein's retrial began in New York on Wednesday (local time), with prosecutors outlining how the Hollywood mogul used his power to degrade his victims.
Jury selected for Harvey Weinstein's retrial; opening statements expected soon
A jury of seven women and five men has been selected for Harvey Weinstein's retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in New York.
How Harvey Weinstein's retrial will be different from 2020 suit
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, a former titan of the industry, is once again facing a jury. His retrial, which commenced last week, has reopened a case that had a major impact on the #MeToo movement.