Harvey Weinstein To Pay $17 Million To Sexual Abuse Survivors
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021
A US bankruptcy judge has approved a $17 million payout to dozens of women who accused jailed movie producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual abuse.
Johnny Depp Loses Libel Suit Against UK Tabloid That Called Him "Wife-Beater"
Entertainment | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 2, 2020
Judge Andrew Nicol dismissed the 57-year-old's claim at the High Court in London, saying the article had been proven to be "substantially true"
Thousands Of Child Sex Abuse Victims In French Catholic Church: Probe
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 18, 2020
At least 3,000 children have fallen victim to sex abuse in the French Catholic Church since 1950, the president of a commission set up to investigate the claims said Wednesday.
Michael Jackson Fans Sue Alleged Abuse Victims In French Court
World News | Reuters | Friday July 5, 2019
Michael Jackson fan groups sought damages on Thursday from two of the late pop legend's alleged abuse victims for "sullying his image" in the HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland".
"We Failed Them": Australia Apologises To Child Sex Abuse Victims
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday October 22, 2018
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison issued a national apology to thousands of victims of institutional sex abuse Monday, admitting the state utterly failed to stop "evil, dark crimes" committed over decades.
Don't Even Use Blurred Photos Of Sex Abuse Survivors: Top Court To Media
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 7, 2018
The Supreme Court, which expressed concern today over incidents of rape in the country by observing that women are being raped "left, right and centre", has asked all the print, electronic and social media not to publish or display photos of survivors of sexual abuse even in blurred or morphed form in any case across in the country.
Discrepancy In Statement Of Minor Abuse Victim Can't Weaken Case: Court
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 5, 2018
The Delhi High Court today held that investigating agencies can record multiple statements of a child victim of sexual abuse and a contradictory initial account of the incident would not be a reason to disbelieve subsequent versions by the minor.
Centre Says Boy Victims Of Sex Crimes Not Compensated, Ignored
India News | Reuters | Thursday May 31, 2018
Several states are ignoring boys in compensating child victims of sexual abuse, the government said on Wednesday, weeks after the government itself was criticised for overlooking males in a new law mandating tougher punishment for rapes of girls.
Catherine Deneuve Apologises To Sex Abuse Victims But Stands By Letter
PTI | Tuesday January 16, 2018
Deneuve is still opposed to the "media lynching" of men accused of inappropriate behaviour
Child Abuse Victims More Likely To Drop Out Of School
Education | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 2, 2017
Children who have been victims of violence are more likely to drop out of high school before graduation than their peers, a study has found. Girls who had experienced childhood violence were 24 per cent more likely to drop out, while boys who had experienced violence were 26 per cent more likely to drop out than their peers.
Plight Of Mother-Of-Two 'Abuse Victim' Shakes Spain
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 29, 2017
The plight of a Spanish woman who vanished with her children after defying a court order to hand them over to her Italian ex-partner, found guilty of domestic violence, has shaken the country.
Woman Chops Off Her Long Hair. The Reason Has Internet's Attention
Offbeat | Written by Meghna Nijhawan | Tuesday April 4, 2017
A woman with long, beautiful hair walks into a salon and asks them to be cut short. The hairdresser gives her a trim but the woman still wants her hair shorter. With a stoic look on her face, the woman reaches out to check her hair again and is still not satisfied with it. Only this time, she breaks down and confesses why she wants her hair to be c...
In Bihar, 82% Domestic Abuse Victims Unhappy With Redress Services: Study
Press Trust Of India | Wednesday November 30, 2016
New Delhi/Patna: Over 82 per cent victims of domestic violence in Bihar remain dissatisfied with redress services provided by relevant institutions such as helplines, police stations, NGOs in the state, a study has found. The study conducted by CARE India in partnership with Mahila Jagran Kendra (MJK) and released on Tuesday also reveals only 67 pe...
Under-Fire French Cardinal 'Personally Apologises' To Sex Abuse Victims
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 24, 2016
A French cardinal accused of covering up the sexual abuse of children by priests apologised to victims during a mass on Wednesday, according to the website of his diocese.
Australian Abuse Victims Contest Vatican On Lack Of Pope Meeting
World News | Reuters | Saturday March 5, 2016
Australian victims of sexual abuse by Catholic priests said on Friday they were disappointed they could not talk to Pope Francis and contested the Vatican's assertion that they did not go through the proper channels for a meeting.
Sexual abuse victim goes missing
Dec 18, 2010
Harvey Weinstein To Pay $17 Million To Sexual Abuse Survivors
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021
A US bankruptcy judge has approved a $17 million payout to dozens of women who accused jailed movie producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual abuse.
Johnny Depp Loses Libel Suit Against UK Tabloid That Called Him "Wife-Beater"
Entertainment | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 2, 2020
Judge Andrew Nicol dismissed the 57-year-old's claim at the High Court in London, saying the article had been proven to be "substantially true"
Thousands Of Child Sex Abuse Victims In French Catholic Church: Probe
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 18, 2020
At least 3,000 children have fallen victim to sex abuse in the French Catholic Church since 1950, the president of a commission set up to investigate the claims said Wednesday.
Michael Jackson Fans Sue Alleged Abuse Victims In French Court
World News | Reuters | Friday July 5, 2019
Michael Jackson fan groups sought damages on Thursday from two of the late pop legend's alleged abuse victims for "sullying his image" in the HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland".
"We Failed Them": Australia Apologises To Child Sex Abuse Victims
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday October 22, 2018
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison issued a national apology to thousands of victims of institutional sex abuse Monday, admitting the state utterly failed to stop "evil, dark crimes" committed over decades.
Don't Even Use Blurred Photos Of Sex Abuse Survivors: Top Court To Media
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 7, 2018
The Supreme Court, which expressed concern today over incidents of rape in the country by observing that women are being raped "left, right and centre", has asked all the print, electronic and social media not to publish or display photos of survivors of sexual abuse even in blurred or morphed form in any case across in the country.
Discrepancy In Statement Of Minor Abuse Victim Can't Weaken Case: Court
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 5, 2018
The Delhi High Court today held that investigating agencies can record multiple statements of a child victim of sexual abuse and a contradictory initial account of the incident would not be a reason to disbelieve subsequent versions by the minor.
Centre Says Boy Victims Of Sex Crimes Not Compensated, Ignored
India News | Reuters | Thursday May 31, 2018
Several states are ignoring boys in compensating child victims of sexual abuse, the government said on Wednesday, weeks after the government itself was criticised for overlooking males in a new law mandating tougher punishment for rapes of girls.
Catherine Deneuve Apologises To Sex Abuse Victims But Stands By Letter
PTI | Tuesday January 16, 2018
Deneuve is still opposed to the "media lynching" of men accused of inappropriate behaviour
Child Abuse Victims More Likely To Drop Out Of School
Education | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 2, 2017
Children who have been victims of violence are more likely to drop out of high school before graduation than their peers, a study has found. Girls who had experienced childhood violence were 24 per cent more likely to drop out, while boys who had experienced violence were 26 per cent more likely to drop out than their peers.
Plight Of Mother-Of-Two 'Abuse Victim' Shakes Spain
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 29, 2017
The plight of a Spanish woman who vanished with her children after defying a court order to hand them over to her Italian ex-partner, found guilty of domestic violence, has shaken the country.
Woman Chops Off Her Long Hair. The Reason Has Internet's Attention
Offbeat | Written by Meghna Nijhawan | Tuesday April 4, 2017
A woman with long, beautiful hair walks into a salon and asks them to be cut short. The hairdresser gives her a trim but the woman still wants her hair shorter. With a stoic look on her face, the woman reaches out to check her hair again and is still not satisfied with it. Only this time, she breaks down and confesses why she wants her hair to be c...
In Bihar, 82% Domestic Abuse Victims Unhappy With Redress Services: Study
Press Trust Of India | Wednesday November 30, 2016
New Delhi/Patna: Over 82 per cent victims of domestic violence in Bihar remain dissatisfied with redress services provided by relevant institutions such as helplines, police stations, NGOs in the state, a study has found. The study conducted by CARE India in partnership with Mahila Jagran Kendra (MJK) and released on Tuesday also reveals only 67 pe...
Under-Fire French Cardinal 'Personally Apologises' To Sex Abuse Victims
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 24, 2016
A French cardinal accused of covering up the sexual abuse of children by priests apologised to victims during a mass on Wednesday, according to the website of his diocese.
Australian Abuse Victims Contest Vatican On Lack Of Pope Meeting
World News | Reuters | Saturday March 5, 2016
Australian victims of sexual abuse by Catholic priests said on Friday they were disappointed they could not talk to Pope Francis and contested the Vatican's assertion that they did not go through the proper channels for a meeting.
Sexual abuse victim goes missing
Dec 18, 2010
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