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TopicSexual Assault

Topic: Sexual Assault

Who is disgraced US doctor Larry Nassar, at centre of landmark sexual harassment case in sports

60 yr-old-Nassar, born in US to parents of Lebanese descent, sexually abused hundreds of female athletes. The US govt agreed to pay his victims $139 million Tuesday.

US govt to pay $138.7 mn to sexual abuse survivors of Larry Nassar as FBI failed to act on time

US national team gymnasts had complained about the physician to FBI's Indianapolis field office first in 2015. Years later, senior officers admitted they did not act on time.

Former Kalakshetra faculty member Sheejith Krishna arrested for ‘sexually assaulting’ 2 ex-students

A preliminary enquiry was conducted based on complaint of the 2 women allegedly assaulted by Krishna between 1995-2007 & a case was registered. He was later remanded to judicial custody.

Sajjan Jindal was ‘framed’ in rape case. Mumbai Police closure report cites malicious intent

Report says complainant failed to provide evidence to substantiate claims & did not appear before the magistrate to record her statement despite being issued multiple notices.

Karnataka ex-CM Yediyurappa booked for alleged sexual assault on minor

On complaint lodged by girl’s mother, BJP leader has been booked under POCSO Act & IPC. He says he was ‘only trying to help the woman’, who has filed cases against other officials too.

How ‘Seven Angry Women’, an Insta handle, opened a can of worms at Gujarat National Law University

After anonymous posts on the handle highlighted students' allegations of rape, hate speech & queerphobia, Gujarat HC has called for 'high-level inquiry' into affairs of college, its faculty.

CM ‘intimidated’ MLA — Congress vs Khattar row over sexual harassment-accused minister Sandeep Singh

Congress MLA Geeta Bhukkal questioned Sandeep Singh, no longer sports minister, taking up sports queries in assembly. Khattar called Singh 'respectable', warned Bhukkal of 'consequences'.

Retd UP Police DIG booked for ‘unnatural sex’ with 8-yr-old, minor was ‘assaulted for months’

Minor's family had been residing in the former DIG's house on rent for past 2 yrs. According to FIR, boy revealed his ordeal after accused’s latest attempt to assault him on 17 February.

‘Sedated & raped at 5-star hotel after seminar’ — NRI woman’s police complaint against CEO

The complainant, an American citizen of Indian origin, is yet to record her statement before a magistrate, it is learnt. Police are also yet to call accused in for questioning.

Three men arrested in IIT-BHU gangrape case, SP & Congress allege they are BJP workers

Congress claims the 3 hold positions in BJP’s IT cell in Varanasi. BJP’s UP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi says strict action will be taken against those who have committed the crime.

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The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.