South London predator who raped vulnerable teenager in 1990s jailed
A rapist who abused a teenager in the 1990s in London has been jailed nearly three decades later, highlighting the importance of seeking justice regardless of time passed. [ more ]
A Visionary Sci-Fi Director Just Made The Weirdest Psychological Thriller of the Year
Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Kinds of Kindness' is a brutal anthology film showcasing cruel and misanthropic tendencies buried deep within, now unleashed in all their savage glory. [ more ]
Real-life Martha' from Baby Reindeer allegedly sent Starmer 300 abusive emails'
Fiona Harvey sent nearly 300 abusive emails to Sir Keir Starmer, including disabled slurs and threats, mirroring behavior from the character Martha in the Netflix series. [ more ]
At FCI Dublin, all of the prisoners have been cleared out
All inmates from FCI Dublin have been transferred, released, or placed in community settings following the closure due to dysfunction and abuse at the facility. [ more ]
Atlantic City Mayor Accused of Beating and Punching His Teenage Daughter
The mayor of Atlantic City, N.J., Marty Small Sr., and his wife, La'Quetta Small, are accused of physically and emotionally abusing their teenage daughter. [ more ]
East London school in Palestinian flag row could close after threats and abuse
Barclay primary school in London may switch to online learning due to threats and abuse following the ban on political symbols, including the Palestinian flag.
The school has sought help from the police, hired private security, and installed CCTV cameras to ensure the safety of staff and students. [ more ]
East London school in Palestinian flag row could close after threats and abuse
Barclay primary school in London may switch to online learning due to threats and abuse following the ban on political symbols, including the Palestinian flag.
The school has sought help from the police, hired private security, and installed CCTV cameras to ensure the safety of staff and students. [ more ]
Jonathan Van-Tam's family threatened with having throats cut', Covid inquiry hears
Both Prof Sir Jonathan Van-Tam and Prof Sir Chris Whitty faced threats and abuse during the pandemic, with Van-Tam being advised to move out of his home.
The scale of threats against Whitty was so high that he had police protection for nine months.
The abuse and threats came from a small minority, but Van-Tam expressed concern about the implications for future crisis roles. [ more ]
Soho theatre apologises after comedian abused Jewish audience member'
The Soho theatre is investigating a complaint about a comedian who allegedly abused a Jewish audience member who refused to applaud a Palestinian flag.
The incident has caused upset and hurt to members of the audience and others. [ more ]
Federal Records Show Increasing Use of Solitary Confinement for Immigrants
The US government has placed detained immigrants in solitary confinement over 14,000 times in the last five years, with an average duration almost twice the UN's recommended threshold for torture.
The report highlights cases of extreme physical, verbal, and sexual abuse of immigrants held in solitary cells, and a growing proportion of detainees are being held in private prison facilities with little accountability. [ more ]
Mark Zuckerberg says sorry to families at Senate hearing
Executives from top social media companies faced tough questioning from the US Senate Judiciary Committee regarding their handling of online child exploitation and abuse.
Both Republicans and Democrats criticized the social media CEOs for their failure to adequately address these issues. [ more ]
I don't want to cry any more': Russian sect in Canada to get historic apology
The Canadian government will formally apologize for the historic injustices faced by the Doukhobor community, including forced assimilation and abuse in residential schools.
The Doukhobors, a pacifist religious group, were sent to residential schools where their identity was stripped away and they experienced abuse similar to the Indigenous children in Canada's residential school system. [ more ]
Major Brands Like McDonald's, Kroger and Coca-Cola Linked to Forced Prison Labor
Forced prison labor is a multibillion dollar industry that feeds into the supply chains of various food and grocery companies.
Prisoners, often facing abuse, make pennies on the dollar or no money at all while states, prisons, and companies make millions of dollars in profits. [ more ]
Detained Kentucky teens denied toilets, showers and clothes, suit says
Willow Neal, a pregnant teenager, was allegedly subjected to isolation and limited access to showers in the Adair Youth Development Center in Kentucky.
Other minors in the detention center also reportedly experienced abuses, including being held in cells without lights or running water. [ more ]
Nike and Salazar settle $20m lawsuit alleging abuse of US track prodigy
Nike and Alberto Salazar have settled a $20m lawsuit with former athlete Mary Cain over allegations of emotional and physical abuse.
The terms of the settlement have not been released but are believed to be in the range of millions of dollars.
Cain, who filed her lawsuit in 2021, accused Salazar of pressuring her to lose weight, publicly shaming her for not hitting weight, and wanting to give her birth control pills and diuretics to lose weight. [ more ]
Michelle Betos: Mental performance and sports performance can coexist'
Verbal and sexual abuse was prevalent in a youth soccer club where Gotham FC goalkeeper Michelle Betos grew up, making her immune to such issues in the professional ranks.
Naomi Girma organized a mental health retreat in honor of her late friend Katie Meyer, and it led to discussions on mental health in women's soccer and a viral campaign with the US women's national team. [ more ]
East London school in Palestinian flag row could close after threats and abuse
Barclay primary school in London may switch to online learning due to threats and abuse following the ban on political symbols, including the Palestinian flag.
The school has sought help from the police, hired private security, and installed CCTV cameras to ensure the safety of staff and students. [ more ]
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak thinks the debate about women working as football pundits is ridiculous and believes the job should be open to everybody.
Former Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton's comments about Eni Aluko led to her receiving abuse and feeling genuinely scared.
Sunak supports the idea of inclusivity in football commentary and hopes his own daughters have the opportunity to be football commentators in the future. [ more ]
Revealed: Shocking extent of abuse and sexual harassment faced by women cycling in London
Women cyclists in London face abuse and harassment from motorists, including name-calling, sexual harassment, and intimidation.
The lack of protected cycle lanes and unsafe routes contribute to the problem, leading to women having to cycle on main roads or stop cycling after dark. [ more ]
My family was threatened with having their throats cut during pandemic Van-Tam
Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam received extremely hateful messages, including threats to his family, during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The hate mail made him consider stepping down from his role as England's deputy chief medical officer.
Sir Jonathan expressed concern that future crises may deter people from taking up similar roles due to the implications and abuse that come with them. [ more ]
Sixty women at MoD complain of widespread toxic' and hostile' behaviour
Senior women at the UK Ministry of Defence have described a hostile and toxic culture at the department, including allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse by male colleagues.
The women outlined their experiences in a letter marked official-sensitive, detailing incidents of being spoken over during meetings, subject to pejorative language, and facing sexual harassment including intrusive staring and sexualized comments.
The accounts suggest an abusive and discriminatory workplace culture at the UK government's largest departments, with incidents occurring at both the MoD's headquarters and overseas bases. [ more ]