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TopicSexual Assault

Topic: Sexual Assault

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.

Kejriwal suspends teachers, vice-principal over failure to report sexual assault in Delhi school

The two boys, aged 12 and 13 years, have filed separate complaints with the police alleging that they were sexually assaulted by 5 to 6 classmates during a summer camp in April.

19-year-old woman security guard in Ghaziabad dies after being ‘raped’ by supervisor

According to police, the crime took place on Sunday. The victim was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi by her co-workers as her condition started deteriorating.

Schools, offices mustn’t insist on father’s name of kid born to rape survivor, says Punjab & Haryana HC

While hearing a rape survivor's petition for compensation, the court issued a slew of directives for rehabilitation of sexual assault victims.

Mumbai Police arrest professor for ‘sexually assaulting’ doctor on Delhi-Mumbai flight

The 24-year-old woman doctor filed a complaint against the 47-year-old man Wednesday. The accused was produced before a court and given bail.

Elton John appears by videolink to give evidence at Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault trial

John was asked about Spacey’s attendance at a charity event hosted by the singer in the early 2000s, on the way to which Spacey is alleged to have sexually assaulted a driver.

‘Never groped anyone, might have made clumsy passes’: Actor Kevin Spacey tells UK Court

The Oscar-winner is on trial at Southwark Crown Court where he denies a dozen charges of sex offences committed in Britain between 2001 and 2013.

Australian Senator David Van asked to resign after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct

The accusations against Liberal Party Senator Van follow numerous previous complaints of sexual harassment in Australia's Parliament house, which prompted an investigation in 2021.

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The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

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