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Factbox: Australia's inquiry into sexual harassment in mining

An Australian state government inquiry into abuse in the mineral-rich west has found the mining industry perpetuated a culture that led to women being subject to frequent sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Reuters

'Appalling' abuse: Australia to push miners to set up register of offenders

Australia will push its mining industry to set up a register of sexual harassment perpetrators to help rein in abuse, a cabinet minister said, after a state government report detailed cases of "horrifying" and "appalling" behaviour against women.

Reuters

Inquiry into sexual assaults and harassment in WA's FIFO industry urges reporting overhaul, training

"Shocking" stories of sex assaults, harassment and targeted violence are detailed in a scathing parliamentary report into WA's fly-in, fly-out industry, with women subjected to an "appalling range of behaviours".

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Karnataka: Man gets 10-year rigorous imprisonment for sexual assault of 17-year-old girl

MANGALURU: Additional district and sessions judge FTSC-II K M Radhakrishna has convicted a 42-year-old man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI), for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old minor girl.

The Times of India

Viral ‘Canceled at 17’ article prompts heated debate about cancel culture

An article published in New York Magazine has prompted readers to discuss the limitations of cancel culture in cases of sexual assault

The Independent UK

China Sentences Man Linked To Alibaba Employee Sexual Assault Case

A China court sentenced a man to 18 months in prison for being involved in Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) female employee sexual assault case, the Global Times reports. The court held Zhang Guo guilty of forcible indecency against a female employee surnamed Zhou of Alibaba Group during a business dinner in July…

Benzinga

Details Emerge About 2009 Sexual Assault Allegation Snyder Faced

The alleged incident reportedly occurred in a private portion of one of the team’s private planes and was settled for $1.6 million.

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Details emerge regarding 2009 sexual assault allegation against Daniel Snyder

The Washington Post has uncovered further details about a sexual assault allegation against Washington owner Daniel Snyder.

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Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct lawsuits

An attorney says Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached an agreement to settle 20 of the 24 civil lawsuits that had been filed by women who had accused him of sexual assault and harassment

The Independent UK

Queen continues to support 'favourite son' Prince Andrew because of his 'absolute loyalty'

Many have questioned the Queen's seemingly unwavering of her support for her son, with the monarch apparently unfazed by the Duke of York's legal troubles relating to sexual assault allegations made against him.

Daily Record

Police verifying reports of sexual assault on minor

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Oscar-winning screenwriter Paul Haggis arrested in Italy on sexual assault charges

Oscar-winning screenwriter Paul Haggis is under house arrest in southern Italy on charges of sexual assault and aggravated personal injury, accusations that the Canadian director denies, his lawyers said on Monday.

Reuters

Roy Hill mine site alleged sexual assault sparks police probe as WA FIFO harassment report looms

Police investigate an alleged assault at a Pilbara mine site, days before a WA parliamentary inquiry into sexual harassment against women in the resources industry is due to be tabled.

ABC News

Alleged sexual assault at WA mine site

An inquiry investigating sexual abuse within Western Australia's mining sector will soon deliver its findings as police investigate another alleged assault.

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'Crash' director Paul Haggis was arrested on sexual assault charges in Italy

Oscar-winning film director and screenwriter Paul Haggis is being detained on sexual assault charges. He has previously been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women.

Los Angeles Times

‘Crash’ writer, director Paul Haggis arrested in sexual assault case in Italy

Oscar-winning writer and director Paul Haggis has been arrested in Italy on charges of sexual assault and aggravated personal injury.

The Independent UK

FBI warns of expected summer spike in sexual assault on planes

‘Anyone who believes they have been sexually assaulted is encouraged to alert a member of the flight crew’

WEKU

Critics say campus sex assault rules fall short and need an overhaul

On the 50th anniversary of Title IX President Biden is expected to announce new rules governing the protection of sexual assault and harassment accusers in education.

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Wrongly accused gynaecologist wins costs

Former gynaecologist Richard Ian Reid who was cleared of all charges of aggravated sexual assault over two separate trials has been awarded costs by a judge.

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Man who allegedly raped woman nine times granted bail in ACT Magistrates Court

Cameron Tannock is charged with nine counts of rape, one charge of sexual assault in the second degree, an act of indecency without consent and forcible confinement. The court heard he allegedly took recordings of some of the sexual interactions and threatened to release them.

ABC News

NSW women's health centres push for sexual assault, domestic violence funding in state budget

Service providers say they desperately need more funding in the upcoming NSW budget, with soaring costs, inflation, and client numbers leaving women waiting months for counselling.

Sports Illustrated

Clowney Admits He’s in Cleveland Only Because of Watson

Two dozen active civil lawsuits have been filed against the QB, each detailing graphic accounts of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

The Independent UK

Amber Heard shares anguish from testifying on alleged sexual assault in court

Heard discussed speaking in front of a courtroom full of people who were expressing their ‘disdain’ for her

Irish Mirror

Former Franciscan Brother jailed for indecent and sexual assault of boy, 10

Christopher McCarthy was previously convicted of masturbating in front of a male teenager at Knock Shrine

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh primary pupils 'abuse' younger child in toilet as police investigate

Officers have confirmed that they have carried out an investigation regarding an alleged sexual assault that took place in an Edinburgh primary school that was said to have involved pupils.

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