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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.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
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 - 5 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 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
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 - 5 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 - 2 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.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 5 hours ago -
‘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 - 3 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 - Yesterday -
Chile’s leftwing government hit by rape scandal
President Gabriel Boric’s flagging popularity falls further amid allegations against his former security secretaryBusiness - 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.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Premier League footballer questioned over rape claims
A Premier League footballer has been further questioned by police over allegations of rape.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Nightclub closed after security guard charged with rape
The popular London club has been closed on public safety grounds, say police.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Son of Norwegian princess arrested on suspicion of rape
Marius Borg Holby, detained in August after an incident at a woman’s apartment in Oslo, was arrested on Monday evening. The 27-year-old son of the Norwegian crown princess, Mette-Marit, has been ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on suspicion of rape
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Son of Norwegian princess arrested on suspicion of rape
The 27-year-old, who is the stepson of the heir to the throne, is in detention in Oslo.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Is Arrested on Suspicion of Rape
Marius Borg Hoiby, the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, was arrested on Monday. His lawyer denied the accusation and said his client was cooperating with the authorities.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on suspicion of rape
Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's crown princess, was arrested on suspicion of rape, police said Tuesday, the latest scandal involving the royal family.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
'Hope and fear' and 'bigly trouble'
The US presidential election dominates Wednesday's front pages as the world waits to hear who won.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Saka: Arsenal's title hopes are 'not delusional'
Bukayo Saka has said it is "not delusional" to think Arsenal can still win the Premier League.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Men who drugged, raped and murdered young father jailed for life
Dylan Brister and Cameron Allan drugged Calum Simpson before carrying out the "depraved attack".Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Dan Price, Former CEO of Gravity Payments, Charged With Rape
The former chief of Gravity Payments rose to prominence with the introduction of his company’s $70,000 minimum salary and a splashy social media presence.Tech - The New York Times - October 25 -
Ex-Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price Faces Rape Charge in California
Price cultivated a big social media following by skewering corporations. Now he’s the target, over sexual misconduct allegations.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin is accused of rape in lawsuit
Prominent hip-hop producer Metro Boomin has been accused of rape in a lawsuitEntertainment - ABC News - October 30 -
Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin accused of rape in lawsuit
Vanessa LeMaistre says Grammy-nominated producer raped her in 2016 and that she became pregnant from attack. A Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that Metro Boomin, a Grammy-nominated ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Women raped in war-hit Sudan die by suicide, activists say
Several women raped by paramilitary fighters in Gezira state have taken their own lives, activists say.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
A Commander's Defection Sparks Revenge Killings, Rapes and a New Exodus in Sudan
The paramilitary-turned-rebel Rapid Support Forces have raided villages and towns in Gezira state, displacing more than 135,000 people.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5