Sexual Assault: News
12 Jun 2025
Jared LetoWill 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.
11 Jun 2025
CelebrityChristian 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.
10 Jun 2025
#MeTooHarvey 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.
05 Jun 2025
Lawsuits'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.
04 Jun 2025
CaliforniaFour 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.
02 Jun 2025
Harvey WeinsteinWho 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.
29 May 2025
HollywoodDiddy 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.
29 May 2025
CelebritySmokey 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.
21 May 2025
Academy Awards'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.
20 May 2025
MK StalinMassive 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.
20 May 2025
Bill ClintonWeinstein 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.
20 May 2025
Gwyneth PaltrowCommitted 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.
15 May 2025
Lawsuits'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.
14 May 2025
Lawsuits'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.
13 May 2025
LawsuitsSex 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.
13 May 2025
LawsuitsDiddy 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.
12 May 2025
LawsuitsKey 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.
09 May 2025
Gwyneth PaltrowHarvey 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.
08 May 2025
Harvey WeinsteinEx-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.
07 May 2025
Music Industry4 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.
02 May 2025
LondonLondon 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.
24 Apr 2025
#MeTooHarvey 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.
22 Apr 2025
#MeTooJury 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.
21 Apr 2025
Harvey WeinsteinHow 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.
16 Apr 2025
Music IndustryTimeline of sexual assault allegations against Backstreet Boys's Nick Carter
Nick Carter, the Backstreet Boys singer, is now facing a fourth sexual assault lawsuit.
16 Apr 2025
#MeTooHarvey Weinstein's retrial for sex crimes starts in New York
Former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's trial for sexual assault charges began again on Tuesday (local time) with jury selection.
11 Apr 2025
Trending NewsRapper Soulja Boy must pay $4M to woman over abuse
American rapper Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Way, has been ordered to pay $4 million to a woman who accused him of sexual battery and abuse.
10 Apr 2025
RomaniaAndrew Tate 'pointed gun at me': Horrific abuse allegations emerge
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate is facing serious allegations as four British women have accused him of rape, assault, and coercive control.
10 Apr 2025
CelebrityJean-Claude Van Damme's calls sex trafficking allegations 'absurd'
Jean-Claude Van Damme's agent Patrick Goavec has publicly denied allegations of sex trafficking against the actor.
10 Apr 2025
#MeTooJames Toback ordered to pay $1.68B in sexual assault trial
A New York jury has awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse over a period of 35 years.
08 Apr 2025
Cannes Film Festival'False, misleading': Hollywood screenwriter Paul Schrader denies sexual assault allegations
Paul Schrader (78), the screenwriter behind Hollywood films like Taxi Driver, has publicly denied allegations of sexual assault made by his former assistant.
03 Apr 2025
KeralaKerala launches POSH training for film industry professionals
Kerala's Women and Child Development Department is launching a training program to sensitize film industry professionals about the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace (POSH) Act.
25 Mar 2025
LawsuitsJudge dismisses 5 charges in Diddy's $30M lawsuit
A judge has dismissed the majority of the charges in a $30 million sexual assault lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, filed by former producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones.
04 Mar 2025
HBO'Leaving Neverland 2': Explosive Michael Jackson doc gets sequel
British broadcaster Channel 4 has unveiled the trailer for Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson, a sequel to the explosive 2019 documentary that accused pop icon Michael Jackson of pedophilia.
28 Feb 2025
JapanThis Japanese Oscar-nominated documentary faces ban in own country
Japanese journalist and director Shiori Ito investigates her own sexual assault case in the Oscar-nominated documentary Black Box Diaries.
28 Feb 2025
HollywoodFour new sexual assault lawsuits filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Renowned music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing four new lawsuits for sexual assault.
18 Feb 2025
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein sues brother Bob over misuse of $45M loan
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has opened a new legal front as he continues his retrial for an overturned 2020 rape conviction.
15 Feb 2025
Music IndustryWoman drops sexual assault lawsuit against Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs
A woman who had accused hip-hop moguls Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z (55) of sexually assaulting her at 13 has dropped her civil lawsuit.
13 Feb 2025
Kevin SpaceyKevin Spacey faces new sexual assault lawsuit in London
Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey is facing a new sexual assault lawsuit, this time from actor Ruari Cannon.
13 Feb 2025
Music IndustryDiddy sues NBC for $100M for portraying him as 'monster'
Renowned rapper and music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal and production company Ample.
11 Feb 2025
CelebrityArmie Hammer denies cannibalism claims, opens up about 'rape' allegations
Hollywood actor Armie Hammer once again denied allegations of cannibalism and sexual abuse in a recent interview on the Louis Theroux podcast on Spotify.
07 Feb 2025
Donald Trump'Free Puff': Ye urges Trump to pardon Diddy's sex crimes
Twenty four-time Grammy winner Ye (formerly Kanye West) has publicly appealed to President Donald Trump to pardon rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
06 Feb 2025
Jay ZJay-Z moves court to dismiss sexual assault complaint
Rapper Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, is looking to get the sexual assault allegations against him dismissed.
05 Feb 2025
HollywoodDiddy accused of drugging, assaulting women at Trump Hotel
Amid growing complaints, two more women have filed civil lawsuits against the jailed music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, accusing him of assaulting them at the Trump Hotel in New York City.
02 Feb 2025
MalayalamKerala: Chargesheet filed against actor-politician Mukesh in sexual assault case
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a chargesheet against Malayalam actor and CPI(M) MLA M Mukesh, accusing him of sexual assault.
31 Jan 2025
Hollywood'Forced women into paid sex': Diddy faces new trafficking charges
Incarcerated music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing an expanded indictment filed by federal prosecutors on Thursday (US local time).
29 Jan 2025
#MeTooWill Harvey Weinstein's MeToo retrial begin soon? Court decides today
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will return to court on Wednesday, where Judge Curtis Farber will decide when his #MeToo retrial will begin.
29 Jan 2025
HollywoodDiddy's ex-assistant was ordered to have sex as 'loyalty test'
Sean 'Diddy' Combs's former personal assistant, Phillip Pines, has leveled shocking allegations against the incarcerated hip-hop mogul in a new interview.
23 Jan 2025
JapanJ-pop icon Masahiro Nakai retires amid sexual misconduct claims
Masahiro Nakai, popular name in Japan's entertainment industry and ex-member of SMAP boyband, has announced retirement after being accused of sexual misconduct.
23 Jan 2025
HollywoodDiddy's accuser says she almost stabbed him after alleged rape
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the jailed music mogul, is facing another lawsuit.
15 Jan 2025
YeYe 'terrified' to return to US amid Diddy's assault trial
Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) has reportedly been missing for the last three months.
14 Jan 2025
Sexual Harassment'Good Omens' author Neil Gaiman faces new sexual harassment allegations
Neil Gaiman, the acclaimed author of The Sandman, Good Omens, and Coraline, is facing several allegations of sexual harassment.
14 Jan 2025
HollywoodDiddy accused of drugging, sexually assaulting a 16-year-old in 2000
A new lawsuit has been filed against incarcerated music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, accusing him of sexually assaulting a minor in 2000.
13 Jan 2025
Web SeriesWoman shares Diddy 'raped her with remote' in new documentary
A gripping new documentary, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, is set to premiere on Peacock on Tuesday (January 14), promising an unfiltered look into the rise and fall of Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
09 Jan 2025
CelebrityBusinessman Boby Chemmanur denied bail in Honey Rose harassment case
Business tycoon Boby Chemmanur has been sent to 14 days of judicial custody by the Ernakulam First Class Judicial Magistrate Court following a sexual harassment complaint filed by actor Honey Rose.
07 Jan 2025
MalayalamAMMA supports Honey Rose after backing controversial actors Mukesh, Baburaj
The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has extended support to actor Honey Rose after she complained of being harassed.
03 Jan 2025
OTT releases'Making of a Bad Boy'—Eyewitnesses reveal Diddy's dark secrets, scandals
A trailer for the upcoming documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy dropped on Thursday (US local time), exploring the early life of controversial music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
02 Jan 2025
Madras High Court'Anna University case...politicized': Madras HC dismisses plea to hold protest
The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition by the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) seeking permission to hold a protest against the sexual assault of a student at Anna University.
31 Dec 2024
Crime Against WomenMan jailed for 'Gone Girl' case hit with additional charges
Matthew Muller, who is already serving a 40-year sentence in the notorious 2015 Gone Girl kidnapping of Northern California woman, Denise Huskins, is now facing additional charges.
31 Dec 2024
Jay ZJay-Z seeks to dismiss 2000 rape case citing 'calendar, geography'
Rapper Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, continues to fight allegations of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl over two decades ago.
30 Dec 2024
Tamil NaduNCW begins investigation into Anna University student's sexual assault
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has initiated an investigation into the sexual assault of a 19-year-old student at Anna University.
24 Dec 2024
Blake LivelyJustin Baldoni loses women's advocacy award amid sexual harassment allegations
Actor-director Justin Baldoni is facing the brunt of his actions after a sexual harassment lawsuit was filed against him by his It Ends With Us co-star, Blake Lively.
21 Dec 2024
New York CityDiddy hit with lawsuit for alleged sexual assault in 2006
Hollywood Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs (55) is being sued for $15 million by LaTroya Grayson, who accuses him of sexual assault at a 2006 party, reported TMZ.
19 Dec 2024
Hollywood'That 70s Show's Danny Masterson seeks to overturn rape conviction
Danny Masterson, the That '70s Show actor, has appealed his 2023 rape convictions that resulted in a 30-years-to-life prison sentence.
17 Dec 2024
Jay ZJay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old; lawyer calls claims 'demonstrably false'
Hip-hop icon Jay-Z's (real name Shawn Carter) attorney Alex Spiro has strongly denied the recent sexual assault allegations against his client.
