USTA ordered to pay $9M to tennis player in sexual assault lawsuit
The United States Tennis Association was ordered Monday to pay $9 million to Kylie McKenzie, a 25-year-old former tennis prodigy, for failing to protect her…
Perth bikie Troy Mercanti bailed after arrest in Karrinyup on sexual assault charges
In short: Troy Desmond Mercanti has been released on bailed after he was arrested and charged with sexual assault offences last week.Police have told Perth Magistrates…
Manhattan prosecutors announce retrial for film producer Harvey Weinstein | Sexual Assault News
The announcement follows a decision last week to toss Weinstein’s New York conviction on charges of rape and sexual assault. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office…
Gérard Depardieu to face criminal trial over sexual assault allegations
Gérard Depardieu was ordered Monday to face a criminal trial, scheduled for October, over allegations by two women that he sexually assaulted them on a…
Gerard Depardieu released after questioning over alleged sexual assaults | News
Depardieu released after questioning about allegations made by two women that he sexually assaulted them on film sets. French actor Gerard Depardieu has been released…
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein in hospital after conviction overturned | Sexual Assault News
Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction was recently overturned, but the one-time movie mogul remains in jail after being separately convicted in Los Angeles. Disgraced Hollywood producer…
Catholic school employee charged with sexual abuse offences in Tasmania’s north
In short: A 34-year-old man has been charged with child sex offences following a police investigation.The man, who worked at a Catholic school in the state's north,…
Canberra massage therapist Timothy Van Eyle has conviction appeal overturned, jailed for fondling a client’s breasts in 2019
In short: Canberra massage therapist Timothy Van Eyle has been jailed for committing an act of indecency after fondling a client's breasts in 2019.Van Eyle's conviction was overturned…
‘Profoundly unjust’: Reactions to court overturning Weinstein’s conviction | Sexual Assault News
A New York appeals court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction for rape, saying the trial judge should not have allowed other women to testify…
Top New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction | Sexual Assault News
Defence and prosecution prepare for retrial of the once-powerful movie producer in a case that was a landmark for the #MeToo movement. New York’s highest…
Border Force review finds widespread sexual harassment and discrimination among marine ranks
In short: The Human Rights Commission says immediate intervention is needed to fix the Border Force marine unit's culture of sexism.The commission's review found widespread sexual…
Central Coast Mariners forward Angel Torres stood down after sexual assault charge
In short: Central Coast Mariners forward Angel Torres has been stood down by the club after being charged with sexual assault.The 24-year-old was arrested at a…
Broome cultural leader Thomas Edgar sentenced to seven years jail for sexual assault of two women
In short: Broome cultural leader Thomas Edgar has been sentenced to seven years and 10 months in prison for two counts of sexual penetration without consent.Last month a Broome District…
Sean Combs’ son Christian accused of sexual assault
This story contains a description of an alleged sexual assault. Sean “Diddy” Combs has been named in another civil lawsuit, this time by a woman…
Drag Race star Shangela accused of sexual assault by five people
Drag Race alumni Shangela (also known as Darius Jeremy Pierce) has been accused of multiple sexual assaults in a new investigation. Content warning: This article…
Opinion: Nancy Mace survived sexual assault. Why would she endorse Donald Trump?
Before getting his head bitten off by Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace on Sunday, ABC News “This Week” host George Stephanopoulos had asked her a…
Director Roman Polanski sued over more allegations of sexual assault of a minor
In short: A woman is suing director Roman Polanski, alleging he raped her in his home when she was a minor in 1973.The woman, who has not…
Four arrested after Spanish blogger on India motorcycle tour gang-raped | Sexual Assault News
The couple had set up a tent to pass the night in Jharkhand state’s Dumka as seven men attacked them. Indian authorities have arrested four…
Ex-NFL player, 8 others allege sexual abuse by Colton High trainer
Shareece Wright says he has mainly fond memories from his four years at Colton High School, except for whenever he was alone with a female…
One in eight Australians on dating apps have been asked to facilitate child sexual exploitation and abuse, survey finds
In short: Research shows one in eight Australians on dating apps have received a request to facilitate child sexual exploitation or abuse.First Nations people, young…