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Jury selection begins in Weinstein retrial amid #MeToo legacy

Five years after Harvey Weinstein was first convicted in New York of rape and sexual assault a verdict that led to a 23-year prison sentence the case is back in court. The original conviction, which had become a defining moment of the #MeToo movement, was recently overturned by New York’s highest......

A Landmark Verdict in the Fight Against Sexual Violence A Decade of Abuse Unveiled in Court

A court in Avignon, France, delivered a historic ruling on Thursday, sentencing Dominique Pelicot, the ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot, to 20 years in prison for a series of rapes and sexual abuse spanning nearly a decade. The verdict came after he was found guilty of drugging his wife and allowing......

Swedish Prosecutor Closes Investigation into Alleged Rape Case Involving Kylian Mbappe

A Swedish prosecutor announced on Thursday that the investigation into the alleged rape and sexual assault case against French football star Kylian Mbappe has been officially closed. Prosecutor Marina Chirakova made the statement, explaining that the evidence available was insufficient to continue with......

Morocco's Highest Court Reverses Groundbreaking Marital Rape Verdict

A watershed ruling for women's rights in Morocco has been overturned, as the country's Court of Cassation annulled what had been the nation's first-ever conviction for marital rape. The October 10 decision has sparked widespread concern among human rights advocates and renewed calls for urgent......

Trial of Betrayal: Gisèle Pelicot’s Courage in the Face of Unimaginable Horror

In a landmark case that has gripped France, Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old woman, has taken the stand in a trial against her former husband, Dominique Pelicot, who is accused of drugging and raping her over a span of nearly a decade. The trial has unveiled shocking details of how Dominique allegedly......

Diddy Combs Faces New Civil Suit: Allegations of Rape and a Troubling Pattern of Behavior

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing yet another civil lawsuit, this time alleging rape against a college student in 2004. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, paints a disturbing picture of Combs' alleged actions and raises questions about his behavior towards women. The......

The Unseen Crisis: Addressing the Global Epidemic of Child Sexual Violence

In a stark reflection of our collective conscience, UNICEF’s Executive Director, Catherine Russell, emphasized that "sexual violence against children is a stain on our moral fabric." She highlighted the profound and lasting trauma inflicted on victims, often by individuals they know and......

A Cruel Crime Unveiled: The Mazan Mass Rape Trial and Its Impact on Moroccan Society

In a courtroom in Morocco, a harrowing case has unfolded, shedding light on a brutal crime that has sent shockwaves through the nation. The Mazan mass rape trial, a landmark legal battle, has sparked intense public interest and ignited crucial conversations about gender-based violence and societal norms. The......

Trial of Dominique Pelicot Expands as Six New Defendants Face Rape Allegations

The trial of Dominique Pelicot, which has shocked the nation, entered its fourth week in a French court with six additional defendants facing rape charges. Pelicot, who has confessed to the allegations, is accused of orchestrating the drugging and rape of his wife by dozens of men over nearly a decade. The......