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Police drop sexual assault investigation into ex-Tory MP

AN ex-Tory MP has said that he has been cleared by police following a serious sexual assault allegation.

The National (Scotland)

MP Julian Knight cleared by police after sexual assault claim

Mr Knight, who was suspended from the Conservative Party over the case, had always strongly denied the allegation

Evening Standard

Julian Knight demands return of Tory whip after police drop sexual assault probe

Mr Knight, who was suspended from the Conservative Party over the case, always denied the allegation.

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Brickbat: Choosing Sides

The U.S. Air Force has admitted that it released military records of at least seven Republican Party congressional candidates to a Democratic Party-aligned research group without proper authorization during the 2022 campaign cycle. Among those candidates was Jennifer-Ruth Green, an Indiana congressional candidate whose files contained details of her sexual…

Reason

Judge refuses to delay rape-accused cop's trial

A judge has refused to delay the trial of a police officer accused of sexual assault as he prepares to defend a "voluminous and complex" case against him.

AAP

Former Liberal Gareth Ward predicted to win Kiama seat despite hints of parliament suspension

Independent Kiama MP Gareth Ward, set to face trial later this year charged with five historic sexual assault offences, is predicted to be re-elected.

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Title IX Sexual Assault Cases and Extraterritoriality

From today's decision by Judge Paul Maloney (W.D. Mich.) in Doe v. Calvin Univ.: In 2020, Plaintiff Jane Doe attended Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Calvin University offered a study abroad program in the Philippines with Silliman University, a private university in Dumaguete, Philippines. Silliman University selected some of…

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Scots sex beast hounded from home live on TikTok is jailed

James Thomson, 68, was caged for 46 months for sexual assaults on 11-year-old girl and a woman in the Scottish Borders.

Daily Record

Former Liberal minister, Kiama MP Gareth Ward pleads not guilty to sexual assault offences

The incumbent Kiama MP Gareth Ward has pleaded not guilty to four sexual assault charges and one count of common assault in the district court at Nowra.

ABC News

Police appeal after 'brutal' 1982 sexual assault

Victoria Police is hoping new information will lead to a breakthrough in the investigation into a Melbourne sexual assault more than 40 years ago.

AAP

Gwyneth Paltrow trial – latest: Goop founder quizzed over friendship with Taylor Swift

Goop founder faces civil lawsuit regarding 2016 skiing accident involving retired optometrist Terry Sanderson at Deer Valley resort

The Independent UK

Gwyneth Paltrow trial – live: Actor testifies she thought skiing accident was ‘sexual assault’

Goop founder faces civil lawsuit regarding 2016 skiing accident involving retired optometrist Terry Sanderson at Deer Valley resort

The Independent UK

Gwyneth Paltrow says she first thought ski crash was sexual assault and ‘froze’

‘I thought, is this a practical joke? Is someone doing something perverted? This is very strange,’ actor told Utah court

The Independent UK

Met Police officer convicted of sexually assaulting child

Farhan Ghadiali carried out the ‘appalling’ sexual assault while he was off-duty

Evening Standard

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Ex-fireman jailed after directing child abuse in Philippines from home in Scotland

A MAN who directed the rape and sexual assault of young girls in the Philippines from his home in Scotland has been jailed for 12 years.

ABC News

Man charged with alleged rape of child in Geraldton, WA

A 46-year-old man has appeared in the Geraldton Magistrates Court charged in relation to the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year old-girl.

The Independent UK

Police investigating ‘sexual assault’ at scandal-hit children’s hospital as watchdog threatens closure

Exclusive: The Huntercombe Group’s two hospitals now rated inadequate following revelations of abuse and poor care by The Independent

AAP

Rape conviction of Blue Mountains teen overturned

A NSW teenager sentenced for sexually assaulting and choking a fellow high school student has successfully overturned his conviction on appeal.

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Irish Mirror

Irishman ,18, charged with kidnapping and sexual assault at college house party in US

The alleged attack occurred at a house party on Easton Avenue in East Brunswick on February 19

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Trump’s protest calls lead to anonymous jury in rape trial

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s habit of calling for protests against his detractors warrants the use of a rare anonymous jury at the trial next month of civil sexual assault claims brought against the former president by New York author E. Jean Carroll, a judge ruled.

Liverpool Echo

IKEA UK agree to review sexual harassment policy after a complaint

The Equality and Human Rights Commission was made aware of an allegation of sexual assault and harassment at an Ikea store.

The Independent UK

Ikea UK agrees to improve sexual harassment policies following complaint

The agreement comes after the Equality and Human Rights Commission was made aware of an allegation of sexual assault and harassment at an Ikea store.

Daily Mirror

Fury as police force classes rape and sexual assault as 'non-emergency' crimes

Kent Police were criticised after a poster went up at Maidstone police station listing rape and sexual assault as non-emergency crimes alongside anti-social behaviour

Evening Standard

Kent Police poster declared rape and sexual assault as ‘non-emergency’ crime

The poster was slammed online as horrendous

Irish Mirror

Man jailed after being convicted of sexual assault on daughter's friend, 6, has conviction quashed over her lack of memory

The man had pleaded not guilty of sexually assaulting the girl

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