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‘It makes me so mad’: Journalist groped by stranger during live news broadcast
The incident comes days after football chief Luis Rubiales was placed under investigation.
Man, 72, gets 11 months' home detention for historic sex offending
Zane Hugh Smith appeared for sentencing for a third time.
'I've got a knife': Girl pulled into public toilet secretly dials 111 during sex attack
But the teen offender could hear the emergency call-taker and ended the call.
Trial aborted minutes into deliberations for uncle accused of raping niece
The jury heard evidence for a week, including testimony from a child.
Danny Masterson and Ashton Kutcher’s creepy ‘bet’ revealed
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Irish fan ‘abducted and gang raped’ by three men after match
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Man in sexual relationship with 13-year-old caught trying to board plane to China
'My Dad found out and he wants to go to the police so u better stay away.'
75yo man sentenced to six years jail for sex crimes
Those who thought highly of Philip Lindsay Cross were not aware of "darker side".
'Sexual plaything': Crown alleges teenager used by uncle at whim
The jury heard closing arguments and will return on Monday to deliberate.
Young mum from prominent Mongrel Mob family found guilty of murder
The fatal stabbing was caught on CCTV, the Crown said, but the defence said look again.
Rising sportswoman shamed after sexual assault by co-worker
The man was described as "respectful" by his pastor but the judge disagreed.
Wānaka sex attacker keeps name secret after last-minute application
'I have very real concerns that you don't appear to accept what you’ve done.'
Powerful male sexual abuse survivor photos on display at Fotofest
The confronting photography exhibition looks to shed light on the journey of survivors.
Trump rape accuser wins another victory against him in court
The decision means an upcoming second trial will concern only how much more Trump pays.
Safety concerns raised at scene of alleged gang rape in Cyprus
Visitors say the event, which catered to about 300 people, only had two security guards.
Judge shocked Ola driver who victimised women hasn't told wife
Sajid Mehmood had hoped to keep the conviction secret and to return to driving.
‘Egregious practice’: Why children in sex cases are grilled about consent
Chief victims adviser says proposals are the biggest shift in her seven years in the role.
Brave rape victim confronts her abuser in court
Corey Aldridge also raped her brother and another boy.
He sexually assaulted a teen, claimed sexsomnia and walked free from court
The man was accused of sexually assaulting his partner’s teenage daughter.
'She did not consent': Man accused of raping niece and sexually abusing child he fathered with her
The man claims his affair with his niece was consensual.
‘You destroyed my children’s lives’: Man filmed himself sexually violating kids
One of the victims has gone from being a happy boy to being violent and depressed.
Man wanted in relation to sex assault on student midwife found, arrested
The man was taken into custody without incident, police said.
Rapist of young girl in railway station toilet block named
The offending was 'the stuff of nightmares' according to the Crown prosecutor.
Unregistered taxi driver not guilty of rape
A taxi driver at the centre of a rape trial has been found not guilty of sexual assault.
Ex-Catholic cardinal not fit to stand trial on abuse charges
Once-powerful Roman Catholic Cardinal will not stand trial on charges of sexual assault.
'We have to live with this horror every day': Mother to groomer
He groomed teens, giving them alcohol and cannabis before engaging in sex acts.
'You corrupted my innocence': Ex-Dilworth housemaster sentenced third time for student sex abuse
He was already serving three years and seven months for abusing five students.
'Humiliating': Antarctic workers say sexual harassment rife
'No one was there to save me but me.'
'She trusted us, we couldn’t keep her safe': Caregivers walk away after losing faith in the system
The little girl they were looking after had been abused by her previous caregiver.