Husband's Rape Trial

Juryless rape trials pilot axed by Scottish government

The proposal would have seen a single judge decide whether people are guilty of rape and attempted rape.

Gisèle Pelicot’s Sons Tell of a ‘Devastated’ Family at Rape Trial in France

The men appeared in court, addressing their father, who admits to having drugged their mother over years and inviting dozens of men to rape her while she was unconscious.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Pelicot rape trial: ‘It is Gisèle’s name that will be remembered’

Woman who has become a feminist hero says she is ‘determined to change society’, as trial approaches its end. More than a hundred women formed a line and applauded as Gisèle Pelicot left the ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

The shocking death of Karen Swift, her husband's trial and the search for answers

Karen Swift's death rocked the town of Dyersburg, Tennessee, in October 2011, and her husband David was charged in her death 11 years later.

Man goes on trial for rape, murder of India doctor, claims he was framed

A volunteer member of the Kolkata Police force has gone on trial for the rape and murder of a female doctor at a hospital in India, claiming he was framed.

Final phase for mass rape trial that has horrified France

Fifty-one men are on trial in a case that focuses on a formerly married couple, Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot.

Gisèle Pelicot rape trial: children tell of ‘devastation’ caused by their father

Couple’s two sons and daughter beg Dominique Pelicot to reveal if other family members were abused. Gisèle Pelicot’s children have described their “devastation” to learn that their father had ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

As Pelicot Rape Trial Nears End in France, Wife Speaks of ‘Banality’

Gisèle Pelicot made her final address to the court, calling the things her husband allegedly did to her “unforgivable.”

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Man, 92, to go on trial for 1967 rape and murder case

Louisa Dunne, 75, was found strangled on her living room floor by a neighbour in 1967.

In stifled sobs and fierce accusations, family falls apart at mass rape trial

Gisèle Pelicot, 71, is the woman at the centre of this trial, but no-one has emerged unscathed in her family.

Thousands march in France over violence against women amid rape trial

World - Yahoo News - 7 hours ago

I left my husband after he raped me. Should I tell our daughter what happened? | Ask Philippa

You don’t have to tell your daughter every detail, you could let her know that you were deeply unhappy. The question I am in my late 50s . I left my husband to be with my new partner some ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

A former ballerina killed her husband. Was her trial testimony just another performance?

During her murder trial, former ballerina Ashley Benefield testified about what happened in the moments before she fatally shot estranged husband Doug Benefield in an act she described as ...

‘Was I drugged and raped? I’ll never know’: partners of accused share fears at Pelicot trial

Some ex-girlfriends of accused men tell court of burden of not knowing if they had been sedated and molested in past . Giving evidence in Avignon’s criminal court, a softly spoken woman in her 30s ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Pelicot trial: young vineyard worker proposed drugging and raping his own mother

Video showed Charly A, one of 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot, discussing plan with Dominique Pelicot. A young vineyard worker accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot on six occasions over four ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Gisèle Pelicot held trial in public to force debate on rape culture, say lawyers

At summing up, lawyers say Gisèle Pelicot wanted to show how people still defend rape in France in 2024. Gisèle Pelicot ’s decision to waive her anonymity and hold a public trial after her husband ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

MMA fighter Conor McGregor assaulted woman at Dublin hotel, jury finds in civil trial

McGregor ordered to pay nearly €250,000 in damages to Nikita Hand after he was accused of 2018 assault. A jury at a civil trial at Ireland’s high court has found that the Irish martial arts fighter ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Melania Trump: My husband is 'not Hitler'

Former first lady Melania Trump said her husband is “not Hitler” in a Fox News interview Tuesday morning. “He’s not Hitler, and all of his supporters, [they’re] standing behind him because they ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Melania Trump defends her husband: 'He is not Hitler'

She spoke out on "Fox and Friends" Tuesday morning.

'Our husbands were killed by the new asbestos'

Law firm says West Yorkshire is a hotspot for cases of fatal silicosis, which affects stone workers.

Husband stabbed wife as she soothed baby

A former councillor is jailed after attempting to kill his wife as she soothed their baby.

Police hunt husband of Harshita Brella, whose body was found in car boot

Northamptonshire Police says it is looking for Pankaj Lamba, who it believes has fled the country.

Harshita Brella was strangled before husband fled

Police are hunting for the 24-year-old's husband after her body was found in a car boot.

CCTV shows Harshita Brella and husband near lake

Police release an image of Ms Brella and Pankaj Lamba on the night they believe he killed her.

Chile’s leftwing government hit by rape scandal

President Gabriel Boric’s flagging popularity falls further amid allegations against his former security secretary

Business - Financial Times - October 28

'Predatory' fake paramedic guilty of Tinder date rapes

Call handler Jamie Kadolski, 24, put stickers over his work ID card to hide his real role.

Man arrested over alleged rape at car showroom

A 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released pending further inquiries.

Premier League footballer questioned over rape claims

A Premier League footballer has been further questioned by police over allegations of rape.

Sources: Police question Prem player in rape case

A Premier League footballer accused of rape has been questioned again by police as the investigation into multiple allegations continues, sources have told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

McGregor admits 'taking cocaine' on night of alleged rape

The Irish mixed martial arts fighter is defending a civil action by a woman who accused him of rape.

Nightclub closed after security guard charged with rape

The popular London club has been closed on public safety grounds, say police.

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