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Singer Patrick Bruel denies wave of sexual assault allegations in France
Among Bruel's latest accusers is well-known TV and radio presenter Flavie Flament, who alleges he raped her in 1991.
May 19, 2026Buddhist monk arrested over alleged rape of teen in Sri Lanka
The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.
May 10, 2026Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl
The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.
May 3, 2026Ex-actor Nathan Chasing Horse jailed for at least 37 years for sexual assault
The 49-year-old exploited his position as a spiritual leader to prey on Indigenous women and girls, the US court heard.
April 28, 2026Stepbrother charged in sexual assault and killing during family cruise, officials say
The 16-year-old has been charged with sexually abusing and killing his 18-year-old stepsister.
April 13, 2026Manhattan district attorney investigates sexual assault claims against Swalwell - Reuters
Manhattan district attorney investigates sexual assault claims against Swalwell Reuters
April 11, 2026California governor candidate Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations
The congressman is a leading Democratic candidate who is now facing calls to drop out of the race.
April 11, 2026Kissing a woman's hand can be sexual assault, Spanish court finds
The Supreme Court found that a man had done more than harass a woman by kissing her hand as there had been "a clear sexual component" to his behaviour.
March 31, 2026Nigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festival
The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.
March 23, 2026Kevin Spacey and accusers settle before civil trial
The actor agrees an out-of-court settlement with three men who accused him of sexual assault.
March 19, 2026US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta accuses Cesar Chavez of sexual assault - Reuters
US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta accuses Cesar Chavez of sexual assault Reuters
March 19, 2026UK comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to further rape, sex assault charges - Reuters
UK comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to further rape, sex assault charges Reuters
February 24, 2026Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges
The broadcaster and actor appears in court to deny two further charges, relating to two women.
February 24, 2026US Labor Secretary's husband barred from department over sexual assault allegations, NYT reports - Reuters
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February 20, 2026