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No wonder the royals don't want Andrew and Fergie around for Christmas... Just look at the company the disgraced Duke of York keeps, says ANDREW LOWNIE
2 days, 1 hour ago

No wonder the royals don't want Andrew and Fergie around for Christmas... Just look at the company the disgraced Duke of York keeps, says ANDREW LOWNIE

Daily Mail  

As Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson spend a desultory Christmas alone at the Royal Lodge, while more than 40 members of the Royal Family celebrate 125 miles away in Sandringham, they may well feel a pang of regret over the Duke's associations. Paedophile Epstein, 66, killed himself in prison in 2019 while Maxwell remains locked up at FCI …

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Gisele Pelicot's children condemn 'too low' jail sentences handed down to her rapists - including one who was given just five years behind bars
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3 days, 11 hours ago

Gisele Pelicot's children condemn 'too low' jail sentences handed down to her rapists - including one who was given just five years behind bars

Daily Mail  

Gisele Pelicot's children have hit out at the 'low' sentences for some of the men who raped their mother, with one of the perpetrators set to be free in just five years. Bruschi launched a bizarre rant as he was confronted by protesters, saying he had a message from his client and swearing at them One of the defendant arrives …

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Who are the 51 men in Gisele Pelicot rape case; will old cases be reopened?
3 days, 14 hours ago

Who are the 51 men in Gisele Pelicot rape case; will old cases be reopened?

Al Jazeera  

Investigators in France have reopened old cases, investigating Dominique Pelicot for rape and murder in the 1990s. Thierry Parisis, 54, was found guilty of aggravated rape and sentenced to eight years., 54, was found guilty of aggravated rape and sentenced to eight years. He was found guilty of aggravated rape and sentenced to 15 years – the longest sentence among …

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Blissfully happy with her soulmate… unaware he had been drugging her for perverts to rape for years: Gisele Pelicot smiles for a selfie alongside her perverted husband in newly discovered image
3 days, 20 hours ago

Blissfully happy with her soulmate… unaware he had been drugging her for perverts to rape for years: Gisele Pelicot smiles for a selfie alongside her perverted husband in newly discovered image

Daily Mail  

An image of Gisele Pelicot smiling alongside her husband Dominique has emerged as the so-called Monster of Avignon and his band of rapist accomplices were convicted of their crimes on Thursday. The sordid saga saw Gisele suffer all manner of health problems, including several sexually transmitted diseases and considerable psychological distress toward the end of her husband's insidious campaign. In …

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Fury of the rape trial feminists: Gisele Pelicot sex attacker has to be protected by police as he faces angry crowd while defence lawyer yells 'up yours' at 'hysterical knitters' after Monster of Avig
3 days, 22 hours ago

Fury of the rape trial feminists: Gisele Pelicot sex attacker has to be protected by police as he faces angry crowd while defence lawyer yells 'up yours' at 'hysterical knitters' after Monster of Avig

Daily Mail  

Convicted sex attackers were met by angry crowds as they left the court in Avignon today - with protesters who have been supporting Gisele Pelicot through her rape trial ordeal declaring 'shame on you!' Police had to protect the man hiding behind a face mask and hood from angry protesters jeering at him Gisele Pelicot leaves the courthouse after hearing …

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Dominique Pelicot Sentenced to 20 Years: Examining the Psychological Factors Behind Rape
4 days ago

Dominique Pelicot Sentenced to 20 Years: Examining the Psychological Factors Behind Rape

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 19, 2024 19:17 IST - 5 MINS READ Warning: This text contains descriptions of sexual violence. However, studies show that rapists have some common characteristics: a lack of empathy narcissism feelings of hostility towards women Toxic masculinity Sherry Hamby, a research professor of psychology at the University of the South in the US State of Tennessee, told …

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‘Mr Everyman’: Who are the 51 men who sexually abused Gisèle Pelicot?
4 days ago

‘Mr Everyman’: Who are the 51 men who sexually abused Gisèle Pelicot?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I was cheating on my wife.” He was found …

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Monster of Avignon's depraved band of rapists: All the men who had sex with unconscious Gisele Pelicot… and their warped crimes, verdicts and jail terms in full
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4 days, 4 hours ago

Monster of Avignon's depraved band of rapists: All the men who had sex with unconscious Gisele Pelicot… and their warped crimes, verdicts and jail terms in full

Daily Mail  

France's worst ever sexual abuse case has finally concluded after a months-long trial with 51 men brought to justice for their heinous crimes. Gisele Pelicot arrives in front of the courthouse before a verdict in the Pelicot case is delivered on December 19, 2024 in Avignon, France Dominque Pelicot was accused of drugging his ex wife Gisele and inviting dozens …

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'Possibility Of Reformation Can't Be Ruled Out': Supreme Court Commutes Death Penalty Of Man Convicted For Murder & Sexual Assault Of 4 Year Old
6 days ago

'Possibility Of Reformation Can't Be Ruled Out': Supreme Court Commutes Death Penalty Of Man Convicted For Murder & Sexual Assault Of 4 Year Old

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, considering the possibility of reformation as per behavioural and mental assessment reports, converted the death penalty of a convict guilty of sexual assault and murder of a 4-year-old child, to an imprisonment sentence. The Court thus concluded that the failure of any explanation on the part of the accused adds to the chain of circumstances …

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A mass rape trial in France has changed the conversation about sexual assault : NPR
6 days, 14 hours ago

A mass rape trial in France has changed the conversation about sexual assault : NPR

NPR  

A mass rape trial in France has changed the conversation about sexual assault The verdict in a mass rape trial taking place in southern France is expected by the end of the week. The verdict in a mass rape trial taking place in southern France is expected by the end of the week. BEARDSLEY: The 15-week trial laid bare the …

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Paula Abdul settles sexual assault lawsuit and Kraven the Hunter snuffs out Sony’s Spidey-verse
1 week ago

Paula Abdul settles sexual assault lawsuit and Kraven the Hunter snuffs out Sony’s Spidey-verse

ABC  

Welcome to ICYMI, where we recap the pop culture and entertainment news you might have missed over the past few days. Paula Abdul settles sexual assault lawsuit against former co-worker Singer Paula Abdul has settled her year-long legal battle with former co-worker and British television producer Nigel Lythgoe in a California court. Nigel Lythgoe steps down amid sexual assault allegations …

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Lindsey Graham: Pete Hegseth is willing to release sexual assault accuser from NDA
1 week ago

Lindsey Graham: Pete Hegseth is willing to release sexual assault accuser from NDA

Raw Story  

Sen. Lindsey Graham said he expects former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary unless someone comes forward to confirm anonymous allegations about alleged drinking problems and sexual assault. "I'm in a good place with Pete, unless something I don't know about comes out," Graham told NBC's Kristen Welker on Sunday. "There's one …

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Column: What the sexual assault charges against Sean Combs, the Alexander brothers and others reveal
1 week, 1 day ago

Column: What the sexual assault charges against Sean Combs, the Alexander brothers and others reveal

LA Times  

Alon Alexander, 37, top, and his twin brother, Oren, bottom, in a Miami courtroom after being charged with sex trafficking and rape. “I don’t always use that term because it is too vague,” said Wayne State University social psychologist Antonia Abbey, whose research focuses on male sexual violence and aggression against women. “I will use ‘patriarchy’ or ‘misogyny,’ the idea …

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Woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault acknowledges inconsistencies
1 week, 2 days ago

Woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault acknowledges inconsistencies

Associated Press  

A woman who accused rappers Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 at an awards show after-party has acknowledged certain inconsistencies in her story, while her lawyer said he will continue to vet her claims. Jay-Z’s attorney, Alex Spiro, asked the court to dismiss the case, saying in a statement, “It is stunning that …

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Explained: Why rape investigation allegedly targeting Kylian Mbappe has been closed by Sweden
1 week, 2 days ago

Explained: Why rape investigation allegedly targeting Kylian Mbappe has been closed by Sweden

Firstpost  

Though not revealed by prosecutors while investigating an alleged incident of rape and sexual assault at a posh Stockholm hotel, Swedish media had named France and Real Madrid star Mbappe as the suspect in the case. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe was on a break when he had visited Stockholm from 9 to 11 October, having not been picked in …

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Hegseth does a 180 on women and gays in combat
1 week, 3 days ago

Hegseth does a 180 on women and gays in combat

Politico  

Hegseth has called policies allowing gays and transgender troops to serve in the military part of a “Marxist agenda.” But on Thursday, when he met with Sen. Rand Paul, reporters asked him whether he thought gays should serve in the military, and he replied, “Yes.” And once an unapologetic critic of women serving in combat roles, Hegseth called women “some …

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Paula Abdul settles suit alleging sexual assault by 'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe
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1 week, 3 days ago

Paula Abdul settles suit alleging sexual assault by 'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe

NPR  

Paula Abdul settles suit alleging sexual assault by 'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe toggle caption Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP LOS ANGELES — Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show. The lawsuit filed nearly a year …

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Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump
1 week, 3 days ago

Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump

LA Times  

She’s an Iraq war combat veteran and sexual assault survivor who has sought for years to improve how the military handles claims of sexual misconduct. But when Sen. Joni Ernst appeared initially cool to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary — a man who once said women should not serve in combat and who has himself …

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Paula Abdul, Nigel Lythgoe settle lawsuit a year after she accused producer of sexual assault
1 week, 3 days ago

Paula Abdul, Nigel Lythgoe settle lawsuit a year after she accused producer of sexual assault

LA Times  

Paula Abdul says her sexual assault lawsuit against producer Nigel Lythgoe is “something I can now put behind me” after the case was settled in Los Angeles this week. Paula Abdul‘s legal battle against television producer Nigel Lythgoe has come to an end, nearly a year after after she sued him for alleged sexual assault. “I hope my experience can …

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Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge
1 week, 3 days ago

Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Reported sexual assaults at the U.S. military service academies dropped in 2024 for the second year in a row, according to new Pentagon data, marking a sharp turnaround from an alarming surge two years ago that triggered sweeping reviews and an overhaul in leadership. According to the survey, which is done every other year, about 13% of female …

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Three men accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of drugging and raping them in new lawsuits
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1 week, 3 days ago

Three men accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of drugging and raping them in new lawsuits

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. These guys have felt powerless for a very long time, they’ve had to carry this shame, …

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The Presumption of Innocence Has Nothing to Do With Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation
1 week, 3 days ago

The Presumption of Innocence Has Nothing to Do With Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. In a new interview with Adam Wren in Politico Playbook, Mike Davis, one of Donald Trump’s most trusted legal advisers and the man who considers himself Trump’s “Viceroy,” explained his strategy for confirming former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth …

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Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump
1 week, 4 days ago

Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — She’s an Iraq War combat veteran and sexual assault survivor who has advocated for years to improve how the military handles claims of sexual misconduct. But when Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, appeared initially cool to the nomination of President-elect Donald Trump ’s choice of Pete Hegseth to serve as defense secretary — a man who once said women …

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What exactly is driving the conspiracy theories about Sean 'Diddy' Combs?
1 week, 4 days ago

What exactly is driving the conspiracy theories about Sean 'Diddy' Combs?

NPR  

What exactly is driving the conspiracy theories about Sean 'Diddy' Combs? YouTube "It's been turned into clickbait of what claims get people's attention," says Sowmya Krishnamurthy, hip-hop journalist and author of Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion. Brewster says that if people search "Diddy" on TikTok, there's a high likelihood they'll see a video that feeds into these theories. …

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