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Topic: Sexual Assault

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.

Hip-hop star Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of gang-rape of teen in fourth sexual assault lawsuit

Combs, founder of the landmark label Bad Boy Records, issued a statement Wednesday categorically professing his innocence and declaring his accusers were 'looking for a quick payday.'

Unnao school headmaster arrested for ‘sexual abuse of 18 minor students’, booked under POCSO

According to FIR, girls — aged 7 to 14 yrs — accused the headmaster of sexually harassing them, while talking to school staff and National Commission for Protection of Child Rights members.

British actor-comedian Russell Brand accused of sexual assault in New York lawsuit

The suit follows a recent flurry of allegations against the 48-year-old performer by several women accusing him of sexual assault & inappropriate behavior, some dating back 20 years.

YouTube suspends Russell Brand’s ad revenues after sexual assault allegations, reports Sky News

Brand, once one of the UK's most high-profile comedians and broadcasters, has over 6 million subscribers to his YouTube channel.

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