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Gynaecologist to be tried in France for allegedly assaulting over 100 patients

Phuoc-Vinh Tran faces trial for allegedly assaulting 112 patients, amid claims of a decade-long pattern of misconduct.

19 hours ago

Law

Woman killed by ex 'narrates own murder' as final moments recorded on chilling voicemail

Craig Charron was convicted of brutally stabbing his ex-girlfriend Laura Sardinha, whose final moments were captured in a harrowing voicemail.

fromSacramento Bee

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California

Kidnapped woman was raped after she talked suspect into letting her go, CA officials say

Efrain Jose Obando was sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison for kidnapping and raping a woman.

The victim bravely reported the assault, leading to the conviction.

2 days ago

London politics

Wes Streeting aide chased teenage girl around Romford after flashing her

Sam Gould, a former councillor, was arrested for exposing himself and was charged with serious sexual offences against minors.

Miami Marlins

fromMiami Herald

Judge orders George Pino not to contact Lucy Fernandez's family following text he sent

George Pino received a court order to cease contact with the family of Luciana Fernandez until the trial concludes.

France politics

fromThe Local France

Gynaecologist to be tried in France for allegedly assaulting over 100 patients

Phuoc-Vinh Tran faces trial for allegedly assaulting 112 patients, amid claims of a decade-long pattern of misconduct.

19 hours ago

Law

Woman killed by ex 'narrates own murder' as final moments recorded on chilling voicemail

Craig Charron was convicted of brutally stabbing his ex-girlfriend Laura Sardinha, whose final moments were captured in a harrowing voicemail.

fromSacramento Bee

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

California

Kidnapped woman was raped after she talked suspect into letting her go, CA officials say

Efrain Jose Obando was sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison for kidnapping and raping a woman.

The victim bravely reported the assault, leading to the conviction.

2 days ago

London politics

Wes Streeting aide chased teenage girl around Romford after flashing her

Sam Gould, a former councillor, was arrested for exposing himself and was charged with serious sexual offences against minors.

more#legal-proceedings

Michigan doctor who worked with youth hockey teams gets 10 years in prison for sex assault

Zvi Levran sentenced to at least 10 years for sexual assault against youth and adult patients.

Miscellaneous

London PhD student raped 10 women he plied with drink or drugs, court told

Zhenhao Zou, a student in the UK, is accused of drugging and raping 10 women, recording the attacks for personal gratification.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

Matthew Muller, convicted Vallejo kidnapper, pleads guilty to new charges in Santa Clara Co.

Muller admits to past crimes, faces long prison sentence for home invasions, alongside existing convictions.

fromwww.thereporter.com

SF parents

Parole denied for Bay Area man convicted in bizarre scheme to get ex-girlfriend deported

Jose Pablo Romero was denied parole for violent crimes against his wife, showcasing the board's stance against domestic violence.

Law

1 day ago

Michigan doctor who worked with youth hockey teams gets 10 years in prison for sex assault

Zvi Levran sentenced to at least 10 years for sexual assault against youth and adult patients.

Miscellaneous

London PhD student raped 10 women he plied with drink or drugs, court told

Zhenhao Zou, a student in the UK, is accused of drugging and raping 10 women, recording the attacks for personal gratification.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

Matthew Muller, convicted Vallejo kidnapper, pleads guilty to new charges in Santa Clara Co.

Muller admits to past crimes, faces long prison sentence for home invasions, alongside existing convictions.

fromwww.thereporter.com

SF parents

Parole denied for Bay Area man convicted in bizarre scheme to get ex-girlfriend deported

Jose Pablo Romero was denied parole for violent crimes against his wife, showcasing the board's stance against domestic violence.

more#criminal-justice

Illegal NYC migrant accused of running prostitution ring on Long Island charged with sex trafficking

Illegal migrant Jorge Ramos faces sex trafficking charges for coercing women into prostitution.

Three confirmed victims were targeted using threats to reveal compromising videos.

Ramos was operating a prostitution ring since 2019, using hotels in Nassau County.

Los Angeles

Family outraged illegal immigrant who killed young couple while drunk driving could be set free after serving just a third of 10-year sentence

A convicted illegal immigrant may be released soon after killing a young couple in a DUI crash, enraging the victims' family.

fromwww.mediaite.com

US politics

SHAMEFUL': White House Blasts CNN, MSNBC For Refusing to Air Angel Mom's Speech

Media outlets CNN and MSNBC are criticized for not airing Patty Morin's speech about her daughter's murder by an illegal immigrant.

New York Islanders

Illegal NYC migrant accused of running prostitution ring on Long Island charged with sex trafficking

Illegal migrant Jorge Ramos faces sex trafficking charges for coercing women into prostitution.

Three confirmed victims were targeted using threats to reveal compromising videos.

Ramos was operating a prostitution ring since 2019, using hotels in Nassau County.

Los Angeles

Family outraged illegal immigrant who killed young couple while drunk driving could be set free after serving just a third of 10-year sentence

A convicted illegal immigrant may be released soon after killing a young couple in a DUI crash, enraging the victims' family.

fromwww.mediaite.com

US politics

SHAMEFUL': White House Blasts CNN, MSNBC For Refusing to Air Angel Mom's Speech

Media outlets CNN and MSNBC are criticized for not airing Patty Morin's speech about her daughter's murder by an illegal immigrant.

more#illegal-immigration

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UK news

Francis' fight against pedophilia: A thorny challenge

Pope Francis faces ongoing challenges in addressing clerical abuse, marked by inadequate support from the Church hierarchy and limited tangible progress.

Saffie Roussos' father hits out after Abedi had access to hot oil for prison attack

The parents of Manchester Arena attack victim criticise security failures enabling Hashem Abedi to access dangerous materials in prison.

Without remorse': Manhattan man convicted of shooting pregnant ex-girlfriend dead in front of her kids whines about his rights' as he's sentenced

Justin Soriano received a 40-year to life sentence for the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Shanice Young, in front of her children.

Miami food

Victim killed in FSU shooting identified as dad of two, Aramark employee Tiru Chabba

The Florida State University shooting claimed the life of Tiru Chabba, a devoted father and Aramark employee.

Social justice

fromwww.amny.com

Without remorse': Manhattan man convicted of shooting pregnant ex-girlfriend dead in front of her kids whines about his rights' as he's sentenced

Justin Soriano received a 40-year to life sentence for the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Shanice Young, in front of her children.

Miami food

Victim killed in FSU shooting identified as dad of two, Aramark employee Tiru Chabba

The Florida State University shooting claimed the life of Tiru Chabba, a devoted father and Aramark employee.

Maniac accused of slugging pregnant woman on NYC subway was free to attack after three other similar acts in past four months : sources

Repeat offenders like Christopher Benitez are often released, enabling further violent crimes without significant consequences.

San Bruno school teacher convicted of molesting four students

A former teacher was convicted of molesting four female students and faces up to 425 years in prison.

NYC maid collapses in court as her impact statement is read about 'evil monster' who raped her

A Manhattan maid fainted in court while recounting the trauma inflicted upon her by a building superintendent who was sentenced to 22 years for rape.

Mom of postal worker killed in NY deli stabbing slams plea deal: 'She'll get out early and kill again'

A plea deal for a postal worker's killer outrages the victim's family.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

Denver man who targeted women waiting for rides jailed for 290 years

John Pastor-Mendoza was sentenced to 290 years to life for kidnapping and sexually assaulting women in Denver.

Maniac accused of slugging pregnant woman on NYC subway was free to attack after three other similar acts in past four months : sources

Repeat offenders like Christopher Benitez are often released, enabling further violent crimes without significant consequences.

San Bruno school teacher convicted of molesting four students

A former teacher was convicted of molesting four female students and faces up to 425 years in prison.

NYC maid collapses in court as her impact statement is read about 'evil monster' who raped her

A Manhattan maid fainted in court while recounting the trauma inflicted upon her by a building superintendent who was sentenced to 22 years for rape.

Mom of postal worker killed in NY deli stabbing slams plea deal: 'She'll get out early and kill again'

A plea deal for a postal worker's killer outrages the victim's family.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

Denver man who targeted women waiting for rides jailed for 290 years

John Pastor-Mendoza was sentenced to 290 years to life for kidnapping and sexually assaulting women in Denver.

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#criminal-justice-reform

NY's discovery laws harm domestic violence victims, Gov. Hochul argues: 'No longer turn a blind eye'

New York's criminal justice laws have caused a significant drop in domestic violence convictions, leading to serious concerns for victim safety and justice.

fromIntelligencer

Why Hochul Is Picking a Fight Over Criminal-Justice Reform

Governor Hochul is committed to reforming New York's criminal justice to better protect domestic violence victims, drawing from her personal experiences.

NYC politics

Why are NY judges, lawmakers and other leftists conspiring to murder a Bronx woman?

New York's lenient legal system fails to protect victims, allowing dangerous criminals like Jarrell Coburn to repeatedly threaten and invade their homes.

NY's discovery laws harm domestic violence victims, Gov. Hochul argues: 'No longer turn a blind eye'

New York's criminal justice laws have caused a significant drop in domestic violence convictions, leading to serious concerns for victim safety and justice.

fromIntelligencer

Why Hochul Is Picking a Fight Over Criminal-Justice Reform

Governor Hochul is committed to reforming New York's criminal justice to better protect domestic violence victims, drawing from her personal experiences.

more#criminal-justice-reform

NYC politics

Why are NY judges, lawmakers and other leftists conspiring to murder a Bronx woman?

New York's lenient legal system fails to protect victims, allowing dangerous criminals like Jarrell Coburn to repeatedly threaten and invade their homes.

#sexual-abuse

Law

Survivor who ignited US Catholic church's reckoning with abuse killed in Louisiana

Scott Anthony Gastal bravely testified against clergy sexual abuse, marking a pivotal moment in the US Catholic Church's reckoning.

Social justice

fromIndependent

'Do I feel I got justice? No. I feel disgusted and outraged' - Woman sexually abused by cousin hits out at lenient sentence

Sophie Brady faced abuse from her cousin starting at age seven, and when she reported it at ten, no one listened.

NYC parents

Female shrink known as 'Big Foot' was serial molester who asked teen victims if they liked 'big boobs': Court docs

Maya Hayes allegedly abused multiple young men at a juvenile facility, using manipulation and coercion as part of her actions.

Law

Survivor who ignited US Catholic church's reckoning with abuse killed in Louisiana

Scott Anthony Gastal bravely testified against clergy sexual abuse, marking a pivotal moment in the US Catholic Church's reckoning.

Social justice

fromIndependent

'Do I feel I got justice? No. I feel disgusted and outraged' - Woman sexually abused by cousin hits out at lenient sentence

Sophie Brady faced abuse from her cousin starting at age seven, and when she reported it at ten, no one listened.

NYC parents

Female shrink known as 'Big Foot' was serial molester who asked teen victims if they liked 'big boobs': Court docs

Maya Hayes allegedly abused multiple young men at a juvenile facility, using manipulation and coercion as part of her actions.

more#sexual-abuse

fromwww.aljazeera.com

The UK's grooming gang' scandal is about race, class and misogyny

Grooming gangs target vulnerable young girls, overlooked by authorities who judge rather than help victims.

Brooklyn

Brute convicted in vicious subway hammer attack on NYC health department worker, faces 25 years

A subway health department worker was attacked with a hammer, leading to the conviction of the assailant for multiple crimes.

Television

fromIndependent

Eilis O'Hanlon on TV: 'Pornhub and its ilk are not just websites. They're crime scenes'

Non-consensual pornography can ruin lives and often remains online despite victims' best efforts.

#sexual-assault

UCL PhD student guilty of prolific sex attacks by drugging and raping 10 women

Zhenhao Zou was convicted of drugging and raping ten women, masking his predatory actions behind a charming facade.

fromWashington Post

Miscellaneous

France extradites U.S. man who confessed to alleged sex assault on Facebook

Ian Cleary's extradition to the U.S. marks a significant step towards justice for his alleged victim, Shannon Keeler.

4 weeks ago

UK news

23 women say they were raped by student feared to be one of Britain's worst predators

Zhenhao Zou, a PhD student, has been found guilty of multiple rapes, with over 23 additional victims coming forward, indicating he is a prolific sexual predator.

Miscellaneous

South Bay man accused of a 2013 sexual assault is being extradited from France to the US, prosecutors say

An American man accused of sexual assault in 2013 is extradited from France to the US for prosecution, highlighting international legal cooperation.

UCL PhD student guilty of prolific sex attacks by drugging and raping 10 women

Zhenhao Zou was convicted of drugging and raping ten women, masking his predatory actions behind a charming facade.

fromWashington Post

Miscellaneous

France extradites U.S. man who confessed to alleged sex assault on Facebook

Ian Cleary's extradition to the U.S. marks a significant step towards justice for his alleged victim, Shannon Keeler.

4 weeks ago

UK news

23 women say they were raped by student feared to be one of Britain's worst predators

Zhenhao Zou, a PhD student, has been found guilty of multiple rapes, with over 23 additional victims coming forward, indicating he is a prolific sexual predator.

Miscellaneous

South Bay man accused of a 2013 sexual assault is being extradited from France to the US, prosecutors say

An American man accused of sexual assault in 2013 is extradited from France to the US for prosecution, highlighting international legal cooperation.

more#sexual-assault

4 weeks ago

Cyprus court acquits five Israeli men accused of raping British woman

The acquittal of five men accused of raping a British woman in Ayia Napa has sparked outrage and calls for legal challenges.

This court 'win for mothers' puts CHILDREN'S lives at risk

The recent court ruling prioritizes mothers' rights but raises concerns for children's safety in domestic violence situations.

Conn. woman accused of torturing stepson in house of horrors blames late hubby - while lawyer says victim 'could have just walked away'

The alleged abuser blames the victim's father for the abuse, while the victim describes worsening conditions after the father's death.

New York Knicks

This court 'win for mothers' puts CHILDREN'S lives at risk

The recent court ruling prioritizes mothers' rights but raises concerns for children's safety in domestic violence situations.

Conn. woman accused of torturing stepson in house of horrors blames late hubby - while lawyer says victim 'could have just walked away'

The alleged abuser blames the victim's father for the abuse, while the victim describes worsening conditions after the father's death.

more#domestic-violence

NYC music

fromVulture

Diddy's Sex Trafficking Case is Headed Back to Court

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces revamped sex-trafficking charges, with allegations of manipulation and coercion involving multiple victims and a criminal enterprise.

Film

fromVulture

The Trailer for Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer Puts the Women First

Liz Garbus prioritizes the stories of victims' families in her documentary work, focusing on advocacy and justice over sensationalism.

France news

Ex-wife of surgeon who sexually abused 299 victims' accused of covering up crimes

Victims accuse the ex-wife of a convicted paedophile of covering up his crimes.

The trial highlights the alleged complicity of the accused's family in his crimes.

France politics

fromThe New Yorker

The Chat Room Behind the Pelicot Rape Trial

The Avignon mass-rape trial highlighted systemic issues surrounding sexual violence and the role of online platforms in such crimes.

Miscellaneous

fromThe New Yorker

The Frustrated Promise of the Rape Kit

Victims of sexual assault often face inadequate support from law enforcement and medical professionals, worsening their trauma and impeding justice.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Real estate

Illinois considers home preservation program after reverse mortgage scam

Rev. Robin Hood advocates for legislation to support victims of fraudulent home renovation schemes in Illinois.

UK politics

Telford model' is more effective for child abuse inquiries, says former chair

Local reviews, like the Telford model, are more effective in addressing grooming gangs than traditional public inquiries.

Left-wing politics