Dec 17 Jay-Z's attorney describes accuser's rape claim as 'provably, demonstrably false' By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press An attorney defending Jay-Z against a rape allegation says the unnamed accuser's account is “provably, demonstrably false.”… Continue reading
Nov 24 Watch 6:44 The future of #MeToo as a second Trump administration prepares to take power By Laura Barrón-López, Andrew Corkery, Veronica Vela There’s a noticeable pattern across some of President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees: allegations of sexual misconduct or assault. Trump himself has been publicly accused of sexual misconduct and found liable in civil court of sexual abuse, and his return to office… Continue watching
Nov 18 Lawyer says Hegseth paid woman after allegation of sex assault but he denies wrongdoing By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Pete Hegseth was accused of sexual assault in 2017 after a speaking appearance at a Republican women’s event in Monterey, California, according to a statement released by the city. No charges were filed. His lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, told The Associated… Continue reading
Oct 23 Harvey Weinstein's retrial on sex crimes charges delayed until next year By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Harvey Weinstein's retrial on sex crimes charges in Manhattan won't start until next year and a new allegation against the former movie mogul will be included in the case. Continue reading
Oct 14 Wave of new lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault, including by man who was 16 at the time By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press At least six lawsuits were filed against the hip-hop mogul in federal court in Manhattan, two by women identified as Jane Does and four by men identified as John Does. Continue reading
Sep 17 On the witness stand, French man describes inviting dozens of men to rape his drugged wife for years By Diane Jeantet, Associated Press In a trial that has gripped France and raised awareness about sexual violence in the home and beyond, Dominique Pélicot told the court that he also raped his wife, Gisèle Pélicot, and that the 50 men standing trial alongside him… Continue reading
Sep 06 Every time Trump denies he sexually assaulted E. Jean Carroll, he runs the risk she'll sue again By Associated Press Juries now have twice awarded Carroll huge sums for Donald Trump claiming she made up a story about him attacking her in a department store dressing room in 1996 to help her sell a memoir. Continue reading
Aug 16 Thousands in India protest over rape and murder of a female doctor at government hospital By Piyush Nagpal, Associated Press The protests began Aug. 9 when police discovered the body of the 31-year-old trainee doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital’s seminar hall in eastern Kolkata city. Continue reading
Jul 25 DEA files show agents joked about rape in a chat. Then one was accused of it By Jim Mustian, Associated Press A group of DEA agents boasted of their “world debauchery tour,” shared lurid images of their sexual conquests and at one point even joked about “forcible anal rape.”… Continue reading
Jul 09 Prosecutors expect new sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein ahead of November retrial By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Manhattan prosecutors say they intend to bring new sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein as they anticipate a November retrial. Continue reading