Sex Abuse

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Britain's Prince Andrew has said he does not remember meeting Virginia Roberts, one of disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victims, who says she was forced to have sex with the royal. (Photo: AFP)

Britain's Prince Andrew has ‘no recollection’ of sex accuser in Jeffrey Epstein case

Andrew admits in interview with the BBC that his decision to remain friends with Epstein after he was convicted of soliciting prostitution.

16 Nov 2019 1:29 PM

It follows a series of clerical assault cases in countries ranging from Australia to Chile, Germany and the US. (Photo:AP)

Pope Francis makes reporting sex abuse obligatory in new church law

Under the new measure, every diocese around the world is obliged by mid 2020 to create system for the reporting of sexual abuse by clerics.

10 May 2019 10:09 AM

Investigation has also revealed that Himansky had been arrested in his own country in 2000 for a paedophilia-related crime. (Representational Photo)

Frenchman arrested in Nepal for sexually abusing children

A 69-year-old French national has been arrested here for sexually abusing two teenage boys by luring them.

15 Apr 2019 12:47 PM

Seven girls including five victims of infamous Muzaffarpur shelter home sex abuse case have run away from Mokama’s Baal Griha, a shelter home run by Nazareth Hospital Society. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: 7 girls including 5 victims of sex abuse flee

The matter came to light when the authorities of NGO Nazareth Hospital Society found the grill of the main gate of the shelter home cut.

23 Feb 2019 4:57 PM

Lee Eun-eui has been offering free legal help for victims of sexual violence since 2015, as part of a South Korean government's programme to support the victims. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)

Have been there: Ex-Samsung employee, survivor now helps #MeToo victims in S Korea

Lee's personal battle began in 2005 when she reported the abuse to her human resources department, only to be ostracized.

15 Mar 2018 4:44 PM

Of the 40 accusations, 15 were reported from peacekeeping operations, 17 came from UN agencies, funds and programs, while eight were reported by implementing partners, said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric. (Photo: AFP)

What’s undermining UN: 40 sex abuse allegations in last quarter of 2017

‘Every allegation involving our personnel undermines our values and principles and the sacrifice of those who serve with pride.’

23 Feb 2018 3:21 PM

UK leader in sex abuse scandal is found dead

Sargeant’s body was found on Tuesday at an address in Connah’s Quay in north Wales.

08 Nov 2017 1:33 AM

Prosecutor Suzanne Thomas said that he took advantage of his position to sexually abuse the girls in his care. (Photo: Representational)

UK imam accused of sexually assaulting minor girls who sat with him for Koran recitals

He would call them to sit next to him saying he wanted to hear them recite the Koran.

06 Jun 2017 9:11 PM

Ashley Graham opens up on child sex abuse

Graham reveals the abuse was the start of a number of toxic relationships with older men.

16 Apr 2017 2:34 AM

The girl told her friend about the abuse when she was 14 years old, but the incident was not reported to the police until as late as 2010. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Australia: Father raped daughter from age of 10, put her on contraceptives

He had threatened her that she would never see her brother again if she told anyone about the abuse.

27 Mar 2017 1:16 PM

In her lawsuit, the girl claimed that Roosevelt Inn, a roadside motel was known for renting out rooms to men who forced teenage girls into sex trade. (Representational Image)

Forced into sex trade with 1,000 men, 14-year-old girl sues US motel

In the lawsuit, the victim mentioned that she was forced to perform sex acts on men twice or thrice her age.

15 Mar 2017 2:21 PM

Tanveer Hussain, 24, will instead stay in the US and contest allegations that he sexually abused the Saranac Lake girl, his lawyer Brian Barrett was quoted as saying by Adirondack Daily Enterprise. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian sportsman vows to contest sexual assault charges in US

He was charged with first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanour.

08 Mar 2017 2:57 PM

The 54-year-old accused fumed with anger and raped his daughter in a fit of rage. (Representational image)

UK: Man rapes gay daughter to prove 'sex is better with men'; jailed

The accused also admitted to raping his other daughter for over two decades.

04 Mar 2017 1:28 PM

When the victim refused to cooperate with the accused, he dragged her into the bushes and raped her. (Representational Image)

UK: On his wedding day, man robs, sexually assaults woman 4 times

The accused grabbed the victim when she was on her way home and demanded money.

27 Jan 2017 3:48 PM

Alexandria Vera, 24, pleaded guilty last year to aggravated sexual assault of a child and was hoping to avoid prison and just get probation. (Photo: AP)

Texas teacher gets 10 years in jail for having sex with 13-year-old student

Vera initially was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, which carries a maximum life prison sentence.

15 Jan 2017 9:09 PM

Pope calls for courage to counter child sex abuse

Francis came to power in 2013 promising a crackdown on cover-ups and a zero tolerance approach to abuse itself.

03 Jan 2017 2:15 AM

Around 98% of the victims are ranging from the age of seven to 20. (Photo: PTI)

83 indentified in football sexual abuse

Several of the coaches against whom allegations have been made are out of reach as they are dead.

09 Dec 2016 4:16 PM

cottish National Party MP Michelle Thomson told colleagues she was attacked by an acquaintance following a youth event, as the House of Commons marked the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. (Photo: YouTube Screengrab)

British MP recounts rape ordeal at 14 to parliament

Too afraid to tell her parents, the attack left the MP feeling

09 Dec 2016 8:18 AM

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