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- Girls at a pioneering school had been repeatedly abused by the charity’s co-founder, Macintosh Johnson
- In her resignation message, Meyler rejected claims she failed to protect students
Ranjan Gogoi, chief justice of the Supreme Court, said that the allegations posed a ‘serious threat’ to India’s judiciary and were part of a larger conspiracy
Ranjan Gogoi, chief justice of the Supreme Court, said that the allegations posed a ‘serious threat’ to India’s judiciary and were part of a larger conspiracy
Disgraced director wants court to compel Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to reinstate his membership.
Disgraced director wants court to compel Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to reinstate his membership.
Two men confessed to luring her to the school roof, dousing her in kerosene and setting her on fire. But she survived, only briefly enough to record what happened on a mobile phone
Two men confessed to luring her to the school roof, dousing her in kerosene and setting her on fire. But she survived, only briefly enough to record what happened on a mobile phone
The laws need to be updated to combat voyeuristic crimes like upskirting, but spy camera sales must be regulated as well. Scandals in South Korea show that the availability of secret cameras is itself a problem.
The laws need to be updated to combat voyeuristic crimes like upskirting, but spy camera sales must be regulated as well. Scandals in South Korea show that the availability of secret cameras is itself a problem.
The civil suit puts Chinese billionaire Liu back in the spotlight four months after prosecutors announced that criminal charges would not be filed in the case.
The civil suit puts Chinese billionaire Liu back in the spotlight four months after prosecutors announced that criminal charges would not be filed in the case.
Liu Jingyao claims the Chinese billionaire forced himself on her in his vehicle after dinner with other wealthy executives.
Liu Jingyao claims the Chinese billionaire forced himself on her in his vehicle after dinner with other wealthy executives.
Model Chloe Goins claimed Cosby had drugged and groped her during party in 2008.
Model Chloe Goins claimed Cosby had drugged and groped her during party in 2008.
Seoul’s Gangnam nightclub area has been beset by allegations of date rape, tax evasion and other illegal activity. South Korean President Moon Jae-in has weighed in, calling for a thorough investigation.
Seoul’s Gangnam nightclub area has been beset by allegations of date rape, tax evasion and other illegal activity. South Korean President Moon Jae-in has weighed in, calling for a thorough investigation.
Critic of new rules at premier press club says terms lack transparency, comparing issue to Beijing’s ‘red line’ on independence talk. But ex-FCC head argues free speech does not mean being able to insult others.
Critic of new rules at premier press club says terms lack transparency, comparing issue to Beijing’s ‘red line’ on independence talk. But ex-FCC head argues free speech does not mean being able to insult others.
Her court filing includes photos of Heard with bruises on her face and scars on her arms
Her court filing includes photos of Heard with bruises on her face and scars on her arms
‘Catastrophically irresponsible’ essay published in Catholic News Agency and other conservative media also points to church laws that protected priests.
‘Catastrophically irresponsible’ essay published in Catholic News Agency and other conservative media also points to church laws that protected priests.
47-year-old Australian taken into custody in London on Thursday remains a polarising figure after a decade in the limelight.
47-year-old Australian taken into custody in London on Thursday remains a polarising figure after a decade in the limelight.
A judge in Sydney ruled paper produced a ‘recklessly irresponsible piece of sensationalist journalism’ and awarded Rush US$608,000 in damages.
A judge in Sydney ruled paper produced a ‘recklessly irresponsible piece of sensationalist journalism’ and awarded Rush US$608,000 in damages.
‘Kim Ji-young, Born 1982’, a book about a young mother’s struggles in a patriarchal society, has become a cultural touchstone in a movement that has galvanised thousands to take to the streets and seen several famous men imprisoned for sex crimes.
‘Kim Ji-young, Born 1982’, a book about a young mother’s struggles in a patriarchal society, has become a cultural touchstone in a movement that has galvanised thousands to take to the streets and seen several famous men imprisoned for sex crimes.
Police said they had uncovered four syndicates that lured 1,200 victims to work as domestic workers in Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Turkey.
Police said they had uncovered four syndicates that lured 1,200 victims to work as domestic workers in Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Turkey.
The alleged beating of a 14-year-old girl by 12 high school pupils has sparked outrage on social media, where the hashtag #JusticeForAudrey has started trending internationally.
The alleged beating of a 14-year-old girl by 12 high school pupils has sparked outrage on social media, where the hashtag #JusticeForAudrey has started trending internationally.
The bishop faces other charges including unlawful detention, unnatural sex and abuse of authority.
The bishop faces other charges including unlawful detention, unnatural sex and abuse of authority.
The probe was announced after a group of people who claim abuse at the hands of Catholic clergy met in Tokyo on Sunday.
The probe was announced after a group of people who claim abuse at the hands of Catholic clergy met in Tokyo on Sunday.
An investigation found evidence the device, which was mounted in a heating duct in an embassy toilet, ‘had been in place for many months’ and contained traces of Commodore Alfred Keating’s DNA.
An investigation found evidence the device, which was mounted in a heating duct in an embassy toilet, ‘had been in place for many months’ and contained traces of Commodore Alfred Keating’s DNA.
She faces up to 40 years in jail for duping women into becoming sex slaves by telling them to join ‘self-help group’.
She faces up to 40 years in jail for duping women into becoming sex slaves by telling them to join ‘self-help group’.
Kelly, who has struggled to find work in the US after being charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse, said ‘this is how I got to get paid now’.
Kelly, who has struggled to find work in the US after being charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse, said ‘this is how I got to get paid now’.
Britain’s Charity Commission will assess whether World Wide Fund for Nature’s UK arm followed ‘due diligence’ in ensuring that money sent abroad did not contribute to abuse such as the murder and gang-rape of locals in Africa.
Britain’s Charity Commission will assess whether World Wide Fund for Nature’s UK arm followed ‘due diligence’ in ensuring that money sent abroad did not contribute to abuse such as the murder and gang-rape of locals in Africa.
Scandal involving K-pop stars including BigBang’s Seungri shines a light on country’s appetite for illicit sex videos filmed or distributed without consent, which can mean the end of a woman’s social or professional life.
Scandal involving K-pop stars including BigBang’s Seungri shines a light on country’s appetite for illicit sex videos filmed or distributed without consent, which can mean the end of a woman’s social or professional life.
After some women said his behaviour made them feel uncomfortable, former US vice-president Joe Biden said it was ‘unthinkable’ that he would not change.
After some women said his behaviour made them feel uncomfortable, former US vice-president Joe Biden said it was ‘unthinkable’ that he would not change.
House speaker offered advice to former vice-president, who has been under scrutiny for his sometimes close physical contact with women.
House speaker offered advice to former vice-president, who has been under scrutiny for his sometimes close physical contact with women.
In suicide note posted on Twitter, Armando Vega Gil said that he wished to spare his son from ‘suffering the effects of this false accusation against me’.
In suicide note posted on Twitter, Armando Vega Gil said that he wished to spare his son from ‘suffering the effects of this false accusation against me’.
The 76-year-old former US vice-president Biden has long known for his affectionate mannerisms, that are coming under scrutiny as he weighs a White House run.
The 76-year-old former US vice-president Biden has long known for his affectionate mannerisms, that are coming under scrutiny as he weighs a White House run.
Two women are reported to have accused David Blaine of assaulting them. The latest claims come after UK police declined to pursue accusations that Blaine raped a model in London in 2004.
Two women are reported to have accused David Blaine of assaulting them. The latest claims come after UK police declined to pursue accusations that Blaine raped a model in London in 2004.
Police say Jung shared 13 illicitly filmed videos with 16 people including former BIGBANG member Seungri and FT Island’s Choi Jong-hoon
Police say Jung shared 13 illicitly filmed videos with 16 people including former BIGBANG member Seungri and FT Island’s Choi Jong-hoon
#MeToo movement should remember that a herd mentality is not always productive, while those who defend sexual predators need to realise that loyalty has its limits.
The #MeToo movement hasn’t taken off in Hong Kong, where female accusers get little support and it is hard to get witnesses to stand up and back their allegations.
When women are friendly, it is not an open invitation to get physically close, and no amount of claims of well intentions or cultural differences should excuse the stomach-churning actions of an abuser.
Such a move wouldn’t excuse Beijing from its own human rights transgressions, but it might pressure the US to confront the culture of abuse and cover-up in its Catholic churches and most devout religious communities.