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Judge declares mistrial in Hockey Canada sexual assault case

A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team

Judge declares mistrial in Hockey Canada sexual assault case
Crime|Entertainment|Political

Prosecutor details allegations from a newly named accuser as Harvey Weinstein’s NYC retrial gets underway

Prosecutor details allegations from a newly named accuser as Harvey Weinstein’s NYC retrial gets underway

Prosecutor details allegations from a newly named accuser as Harvey Weinstein’s NYC retrial gets underway
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

Pro Football Hall of Famer and podcast star Shannon Sharpe sued for sexual assault and battery. He says it’s a ‘shakedown’

Pro Football Hall of Famer and podcast star Shannon Sharpe sued for sexual assault and battery. He says it’s a ‘shakedown’

Pro Football Hall of Famer and podcast star Shannon Sharpe sued for sexual assault and battery. He says it’s a ‘shakedown’
Crime|US

What led up to Emily Pike's placement in foster care?

What led up to Emily Pike's placement in foster care?

What led up to Emily Pike's placement in foster care?
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US

Harvey Weinstein heads back to court in retrial on sex crimes charges

When disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and a criminal sex act in 2020, the verdict was hailed as a groundbreaking victory for women around the world and a sign of progress in a cultural fight to stop workplace abuse of power. For Weinstein, his retrial is another chance toward exoneration. For his accusers, the stakes feel higher amid a changed cultural and political climate in America in 2025. CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister reports.

Harvey Weinstein heads back to court in retrial on sex crimes charges
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No jurors picked on first day of Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial

No jurors were picked on the first day of jury selection in Harvey Weinstein’s New York City rape retrial

No jurors picked on first day of Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial
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Jury selection opens in Harvey Weinstein's new sex crimes trial in NY

Jury selection began on Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's new trial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan, a year after a state appeals court overturned the

Jury selection opens in Harvey Weinstein's new sex crimes trial in NY
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His conviction was hailed as a #MeToo victory. After winning his appeal, Harvey Weinstein is back on trial

His conviction was hailed as a #MeToo victory. After winning his appeal, Harvey Weinstein is back on trial

His conviction was hailed as a #MeToo victory. After winning his appeal, Harvey Weinstein is back on trial
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

What to know about Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial with jury selection set to get underway

Five years after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and hauled to jail in handcuffs, the disgraced movie mogul returns to a Manhattan courthouse Tuesday for a new trial covering the very same allegations

What to know about Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial with jury selection set to get underway
Crime|US

Firefighter arrested at fire station, accused of sexual assault

Firefighter arrested at fire station, accused of sexual assault

Firefighter arrested at fire station, accused of sexual assault
Africa|Crime|Political

Crowds demonstrate against gender-based violence in South Africa after alleged rape of 7-year-old

A crowd of protesters staged a demonstration against gender-based violence in the South African capital of Pretoria on Friday as part of a national outcry after an alleged rape of a 7-year-old girl

Crowds demonstrate against gender-based violence in South Africa after alleged rape of 7-year-old
Crime|Sports|US

Former Texas receiver Isaiah Bond surrenders on sexual assault warrant, calls claims 'false'

Former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond, who is projected as a likely second-day pick in this month’s NFL draft, surrendered on a sexual assault warrant Thursday and was released after posting bail, according to published reports

Former Texas receiver Isaiah Bond surrenders on sexual assault warrant, calls claims 'false'
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

A jury finds Soulja Boy liable for abuse and sexual assault of ex-assistant, awards over $4 million

A jury on has found rapper Soulja Boy liable for sexually assaulting and physically and emotionally abusing a former assistant

A jury finds Soulja Boy liable for abuse and sexual assault of ex-assistant, awards over $4 million
Celebrity|Crime|Europe

Influencer Andrew Tate accused of pointing gun at woman's face ahead of London civil case

One of four women suing influencer and self-styled misogynist Andrew Tate for sexual assault said he whipped her with a belt and once stuck a gun in her face, according to court documents that have been filed in London

Influencer Andrew Tate accused of pointing gun at woman's face ahead of London civil case
Crime|US

A California soccer coach charged in a 13-year-old's death is accused of assaulting other teens

Prosecutors say a Southern California youth soccer coach charged with killing a 13-year-old boy last month is being investigated in connection with alleged sexual assaults on at least two other teens in recent years

A California soccer coach charged in a 13-year-old's death is accused of assaulting other teens
Crime|US

Youth soccer coach charged in the death of 13-year-old found on Southern California road

A youth soccer coach has been charged in the death of a 13-year-old whose body was found on the side of a Southern California road

Youth soccer coach charged in the death of 13-year-old found on Southern California road
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Ex-assistant says filmmaker Paul Schrader sexually assaulted her and backed out of settlement deal

Paul Schrader, the writer of “Taxi Driver” and director of “American Gigolo,” has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting his former personal assistant, firing her when she wouldn’t give in to advances and reneging on a settlement that was meant to keep the allegations confidential

Ex-assistant says filmmaker Paul Schrader sexually assaulted her and backed out of settlement deal
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

UK police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape, sexual assaults

British police said they charged actor-comedian Russell Brand on Friday with rape and multiple

UK police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape, sexual assaults
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

British police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault

British police have charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault against four women

British police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault
Asia|Crime|Europe

UK police fear serial rapist may have had more than 50 other victims as more women come forward

UK police fear serial rapist may have had more than 50 other victims as more women come forward

UK police fear serial rapist may have had more than 50 other victims as more women come forward
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Political|US

Andrew Tate's ex-girlfriend accuses him of sexual assault and battery in new lawsuit

Andrew Tate is facing a new lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend accusing him of sexual assault and battery

Andrew Tate's ex-girlfriend accuses him of sexual assault and battery in new lawsuit
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Sports

Former Barcelona player Dani Alves has rape conviction overturned by Spanish court on appeal

Former Barcelona player Dani Alves has rape conviction overturned by Spanish court on appeal

Former Barcelona player Dani Alves has rape conviction overturned by Spanish court on appeal
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Sports

Spanish court overturns soccer player Dani Alves' rape conviction on appeal

Dani Alves has won his appeal against a sexual assault conviction as a Spanish court overturned the ruling

Spanish court overturns soccer player Dani Alves' rape conviction on appeal
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Prosecutor asks for 18-month suspended sentence for Gérard Depardieu if convicted of sexual assault

Paris’ public prosecutor has requested that French actor Gérard Depardieu be found guilty and given a 18-month suspended prison sentence on the last day of the four-day trial over accusations by two women of sexual assault on a film set

Prosecutor asks for 18-month suspended sentence for Gérard Depardieu if convicted of sexual assault

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