Sexual Abuse

Britain's Prince Andrew "Appalled" By Jeffrey Epstein Abuse Claims

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 19, 2019

Britain's Prince Andrew has said he was "appalled" by allegations of sexual abuse surrounding Jeffrey Epstein after a video was released purporting to show him at the home of the convicted paedophile in 2010.

Two Women File New $100 Million Lawsuit Against Jeffrey Epstein Estate

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 17, 2019

Two more women have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, accusing the tycoon of having sexually abused them 15 years ago.

"He Wore Priest's Clothes, But Was Devil": US Court Convicts Sex Abuser

World News | Keith L. Alexander, The Washington Post | Friday August 16, 2019

A Catholic priest was convicted Thursday of sexually abusing two girls at a District of Columbia church after an emotional trial during which prosecutors said he used his position of trust to victimize the young parishioners.

3 Chhattisgarh Cops Seen Assaulting Boy, Suspended After Video Goes Viral

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Three policemen have been suspended in Chhattisgarh's Raipur over a video showing them assaulting and sexually abusing a boy at a railway station, an official said today.

For 30 Years, Jeffrey Epstein Evaded Prosecutors, Survivors At Every Turn

World News | Marc Fisher, Jonathan O'Connell, The Washington Post | Sunday August 11, 2019

At the beginning, middle and end of his career, Jeffrey Epstein faced a reckoning with his misdeeds. At every stage, he managed to avoid the efforts of prosecutors and victims to confront him with his financial chicanery and sexual abuses. On Saturday, he apparently chose to end his life rather than face what he had done.

Jeffrey Epstein, Sex-Trafficking Accused On Suicide Watch, Kills Himself

World News | Matt Zapotosky, Devlin Barrett, Renae Merle, Carol D. Leonnig, The Washington Post | Sunday August 11, 2019

Jeffrey Epstein, the politically connected financier charged recently with sexually abusing dozens of young girls in the early 2000s, died Saturday after apparently hanging himself in a Manhattan cell, officials said, sparking outrage among victims who hoped to one day confront him in court and triggering multiple investigations into what happened.

Delhi Boy, 11, Sexually Abused By Senior In Dehradun Boarding School: Police

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 10, 2019

An 11-year-old boy from Delhi has been allegedly sexually abused by his senior at a residential school in Dehradun, police said Saturday.

"I Will Tear Your Clothes If...": Bengaluru Woman Alleges Uber Ordeal

Bangalore News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday August 6, 2019

In an incident that raises questions about the customer safety systems put in place by the ride-hailing giant Uber, a woman in Bengaluru has alleged that a driver misbehaved with her and even threatened her of sexual abuse.

Indonesian Woman Jailed For Reporting Harassment From Boss, Pardoned

World News | Reuters | Thursday July 25, 2019

Indonesia's parliament approved an amnesty for a woman who was jailed after recording lewd phone calls from her boss in a case that has caused outrage and warnings that it could discourage victims of sexual abuse from speaking out.

Derek O'Brien Shares Sex Abuse Story, Smriti Irani Praises His Courage

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday July 24, 2019

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien on Wednesday shared that he was sexually abused as a teenager and urged people to talk about such experiences instead of repressing them, as he participated in a debate in parliament on a law on sexual crimes against children.

Sexual Abuse Case: Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea Of Journalist

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 20, 2019

The Madras high court has denied anticipatory bail to journalist Prakash M Swamy who apprehended arrest in connection with a sexual abuse case.

Epstein Paid Off Suspected Co-Conspirators To "Influence" Them: Reports

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 13, 2019

Jeffrey Epstein, the financier charged with sexually abusing young girls in a case that led to the resignation of the US labor secretary, was accused Friday of paying off possible co-conspirators to "influence" them, US media reported.

Indonesia Grants Clemency To Canadian Teacher Convicted Of Sexual Abuse

World News | Reuters | Friday July 12, 2019

Indonesia has granted clemency to a Canadian teacher convicted of sexually abusing students, an official said on Friday, in a case that critics say was riddled with irregularities and threw a spotlight on the Southeast Asian country's justice system.

Centre Toughens Child Abuse Law. Death Penalty For Sex Assault On Minors

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 10, 2019

The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved amendments in the POCSO Act, which deals with crime against children, and included death penalty for sexual assault on minors, officials said.

Former UN Official Jailed For Child Abuse In Nepal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 9, 2019

A former UN official has been jailed for sexually abusing children in Nepal, officials said Tuesday, following a trial underscoring the country's growing appeal for foreign paedophiles.