PoliticsUnited States
Arizona Candidate Says She Was Raped Repairing Sign
Arizona congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she was raped in August while repairing a campaign sign. MCSO has an open investigation.
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SocietyUnited States
Cornell Case Reshapes Survivors' Reckoning
The Cornell Chi Phi case is re-traumatizing sexual assault survivors nationwide, fueling the #IamJaneDoe movement and demands for institutional reform.
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CrimeEducation
Cornell President Calls Gang Rape Claims 'Deeply Disturbing'
Cornell President Kotlikoff calls 2024 gang rape allegations 'deeply disturbing' as New York's attorney general takes over the criminal investigation.
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CrimeEducation
Cornell Fraternity Rape Case Reopened by Prosecutors
New York prosecutors reopen a 2024 Cornell fraternity gang rape case as Gov. Hochul calls for an independent review of the university's response.
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Crime & JusticeU.S. News
Fugitive Captured on Sailboat Off New Jersey After 20 Years
Ronald Fischer, featured on America's Most Wanted, was captured on a sailboat off New Jersey after evading law enforcement for 20 years.
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Law & CrimeEntertainment
Weinstein's NY Rape Charge Dropped After Accuser Balks
Manhattan prosecutors drop rape charge against Harvey Weinstein after accuser Jessica Mann says she cannot endure a fourth trial. Weinstein remains jailed.
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Justice
Thomas Rorive Acquitted of Rape, Guilty of Sexual Offenses
Former RTBF journalist Thomas Rorive acquitted of rape, convicted of sexual integrity violation and voyeurism. Defense appeals 3-year suspended sentence.
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JusticeBelgium
Ex-RTBF Journalist Guilty of Sexual Assault and Voyeurism
Former RTBF journalist Thomas Rorive convicted of sexual assault and voyeurism, acquitted of rape. Sentenced to 3 years suspended; defense appeals.
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Justice
Belgian Teacher Convicted of Raping Minor Student on Trip
A 44-year-old teacher from Hotelschool Ter Duinen was convicted of raping a 17-year-old student on a school trip to Cologne, receiving 42 months in prison.
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JusticeAviation
Belgian Man Sentenced for Groping Flight Attendant on Flight
A Belgian man received 10 months in prison and was ordered to pay over $73,000 for groping a flight attendant and attempting to breach the cockpit.
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Justice & Society
Outrage in Belgium After Gang Rapists Avoid Prison in Geel
A conditional sentence for the gang rape of a 15-year-old in Geel sparks outrage in Belgium, reigniting debate over lenient sentencing.
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EntertainmentSociety
Patrick Bruel Cancels Summer Festivals Amid Rape Allegations
French singer Patrick Bruel cancels all summer festival concerts following multiple rape and sexual assault allegations, affecting events across Europe.
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