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Former Arkansas officer arrested, charged with assault in beating of handcuffed man
A former Arkansas police officer who was caught on video beating a handcuffed man in the back of a patrol car in August has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.NBC News - 55m -
Marilyn Manson won't face sexual assault, domestic violence charges in LA
Marilyn Manson won't be facing charges of sexual assault or domestic violence following a four-year investigation, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office announced Friday. "We have ...The Hill - 1h -
Marilyn Manson won’t face charges after investigation into sexual assault claims
Los Angeles county district attorney says allegations are too old and evidence insufficient to charge musician. Prosecutors said on Friday that they will not file charges against Marilyn Manson ...The Guardian - 1h -
Pete Hegseth says he paid $50,000 to sexual assault accuser
A written response from defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth to senators shows he paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth's attorney previously said the ...NBC News - 7h -
Boxer who was Thailand's first Olympic gold medalist is jailed for sexual assault of a minor
The boxer who became Thailand’s first Olympic gold medalist has been convicted of sexual assault charges involving a minor and sentenced to just over three years in prisonABC News - 1d -
Fallout from alleged sexual assault by former J-pop star marks cultural shift in Japan
More than 70 firms including Toyota and McDonald’s halt ads on Fuji TV as Masahiro Nakai retires amid assault claims. For the past month Japan has been gripped by allegations of sexual misconduct ...The Guardian - 11h -
Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of sexual assault, sources say
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's pick for defense secretary, told Sen. Elizabeth Warren that he paid a woman $50,000 who had accused him of sexual assault in 2017, two sources confirmed to CBS News.CBS News - 19h -
Hegseth paid sexual assault accuser $50,000
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth paid his sexual assault accuser $50,000 in a settlement agreement with the woman, identified only as Jane Doe, according to a source familiar with the matter. ...The Hill - 19h -
Yankees legend Mariano Rivera, wife deny covering up child sexual assault at multiple church events
A lawsuit alleges that the Riveras 'isolated and intimidated' Jane Doe into silenceCBS Sports - 1d -
Fallout Season 2 Could Add This Marvel And Star Wars Actor
Fallout Season 2 is now in production for Prime Video, and it's now come to light that Kumail Nanjiani is potentially joining the cast for the sophomore season. A new report said Nanjiani will ...GameSpot - 1d -
Colorado crime lab analyst accused of altering sexual assault reports faces over 100 charges
A Colorado crime lab analyst is facing more than 100 criminal counts in connection with allegations that she altered reports in sexual assault cases.NBC News - 1d -
Pop princesses and Succession stars: The actors tipped for an Oscar nomination later
Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Kieran Culkin and Colman Domingo are among the stars in the running.BBC News - 1d -
Chris Brown sues Warner Bros for $500m over sexual assault allegations in documentary
The singer has filed a lawsuit against the media conglomerate for making defamatory claims against him in the 2024 film Chris Brown: A History of Violence. The R&B star Chris Brown is suing the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Senators learn new Hegseth allegations in affidavit by former sister-in-law
The former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth told senators in a sworn affidavit that he caused his second wife to fear for her personal safety and abused alcohol over the course of many years.CBS News - 2d -
Iranian court sentences pop star Tataloo to death for blasphemy
Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo’s five-year jail term increased after prosecutor’s objection, according to reports. An Iranian court has sentenced the popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as ...The Guardian - 5d -
Florida men's basketball assistant accused of sexual assault in Title IX complaint will continue to be with team
Head coach Todd Golden has also stayed on the sideline after he was accused of sexual harassment in a Title IX complaint.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
UF asst. to coach despite sex assault allegations
Gators basketball coach Todd Golden, who remains the subject of a Title IX investigation himself, also ripped into a process that is supposed to be confidential.ESPN - 6d -
Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by host
Japan's Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country's top celebritiesABC News - Jan. 17 -
UF hoops asst. faces sexual assault allegations
A Florida athletics department employee filed a sexual assault complaint against an assistant men's basketball coach Tuesday as the school continues to investigate head coach Todd Golden for ...ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Florida assistant Taurean Green accused of sexual assault amid Title IX probe into Gators coach Todd Golden
Green played on Florida's title teams in 2006 and 2007 and has been a Florida assistant since 2022CBS Sports - Jan. 17 -
Amanda Palmer ‘profoundly disturbed’ by sexual assault allegations against ex-partner Neil Gaiman
The singer-songwriter posted a statement on Instagram after multiple women accused the author of sexual misconduct in a New York Magazine article this week. Neil Gaiman’s ex-partner Amanda Palmer ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations: 'I don't accept there was any abuse'
Neil Gaiman, the bestselling fantasy author, denies sexual abuse allegations made by eight women in an explosive New York Magazine article.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15 -
‘I’m not perfect’: Pete Hegseth testifies on sexual assault and drinking claims
Trump Pentagon pick grilled by Democrats at Senate confirmation hearing amid concerns of his personal history. . Pete Hegseth , Donald Trump’s pick for US secretary of defense, defended his record ...The Guardian - Jan. 14 -
Author Neil Gaiman faces more sexual assault allegations
The Sandman and American Gods author is the subject of a New York Magazine cover story.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
Massachusetts college offers course comparing pop stars to poets
A new English course at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts takes a look at Taylor Swift's lyrics and compares them with poetry that's hundreds of years old.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Meta cuts DEI, marking another cultural shift ahead of Trump’s White House return
Facebook parent Meta is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to a memo sent to employees, marking the tech giant’s latest cultural shift ahead of President-elect ...MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Pop star Chappell Roan wins BBC Sound Of 2025
The singer, who was one of the breakout stars of 2024, is tipped for even bigger things this year.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Man extradited to Queensland from NSW over alleged 1997 murder of former partner initially ruled as suicide
Keith Lees charged with murdering Meaghan Rose whose body was found at the base of cliffs at Mooloolaba. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A 72-year-old man has ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Mark Zuckerberg's shift to the right was months in the making: From the Politics Desk
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's political shift to the right ahead of the new Trump administration was months in the making.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies sister's sexual abuse allegations in lawsuit
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s sister, Ann Altman, filed a lawsuit on Monday, alleging that her brother sexually abused her regularly between the years of 1997 and 2006.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies sexual abuse allegations made by his sister in lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed in Missouri, Sam Altman's sister has accused the OpenAI CEO of years of sexual abuse. Altman denied the claims.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Army Doctor Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Dozens of Patients
The doctor, Maj. Michael Stockin, was accused of sexual misconduct by 41 male patients in one of the largest such cases in military history.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
‘Audiences can smell fakeness a mile away’: the creative directors behind pop’s biggest stars
Whether making rabbits for Chappell Roan or dangling Pink upside down, these professionals build entire worlds for pop’s A-listers. They explain their singular craft. Pop star Chappell Roan has ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Ongoing fallout from the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
Scott MacFarlane, who has covered the Capitol insurrection for years, provides the latest on its ongoing fallout and political implications.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
The Fallout From an Epic Finale to the N.F.L.’s Regular Season
Detroit’s blowout win over Minnesota helped the Lions secure the No. 1 seed in the N.F.C. and an easier path to the Super Bowl, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
The Fallout from U.S. Steel
Nippon Steel’s $14 billion takeover bid for the steelmaker appears doomed, with President Biden expected to reject it. Litigation and diplomatic turmoil could follow.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Here’s how Boeing is responding to the FAA’s call for a ‘fundamental cultural shift’ in safety
Safety and quality need to be placed above profit at Boeing, says the head of the FAA.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji
The alleged attacks took place in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, officials said.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Suspect questioned over alleged sexual assault of Virgin Australia flight crew member in Fiji
Airline sends support staff to Nadi after reports of assault during a night out in the early hours of 1 January. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email A suspect known to Fijian ...The Guardian - Jan. 2