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New US rape lawsuit filed against boxer Mike Tyson

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 25 11:37 AM

A woman in New York state has filed a civil suit against Mike Tyson, accusing the former boxing champion of raping her in a limousine in the early 1990s. Read more »

In lawsuit, Trump mistakes alleged sexual assault victim for ex-wife

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 20 08:35 AM

After claiming that she "was not my type," Donald Trump stunningly mistook his sexual assault accuser E. Jean Carroll for his ex-wife Marla Maples in testimony for her suit against the former president. Read more »

Footballer Benjamin Mendy cleared of six counts of rape

Joe JACKSON, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 14 11:04 AM

A jury in the UK on Friday cleared Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy of six counts of rape and one of sexual assault against four women. Read more »

Kevin Spacey denies sex assault charge in US court

Agence France Presse
Posted at Oct 19 08:01 AM

Disgraced movie star Kevin Spacey takes the stand at his New York trial, rejecting as "not true" accusations he sexually assaulted fellow actor Anthony Rapp when he was a minor. Read more »

Pope pledges 'zero tolerance' for sexual assault

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 05 06:26 AM

The Catholic Church must show "zero tolerance" to sexual assault by members of the clergy, Pope Francis said in excerpts of an interview with a Portuguese television channel broadcast Sunday. Read more »

Women players need better safeguarding, says Azarenka

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 04 10:04 AM

Victoria Azarenka said tennis needs to do a better job of protecting women players after the former coach of French player Fiona Ferro was charged with rape. Read more »

Man nabbed for allegedly groping student in Las Piñas

Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 28 03:22 AM

Police cuffed a 26-year-old man for allegedly groping a student on Saturday morning in Las Piñas City. Read more »

US jury finds Bill Cosby sexually assaulted teen in 1970s

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 22 08:18 AM

Bill Cosby sexually assaulted a teenager at the Playboy Mansion almost 50 years ago, a jury in California found Tuesday. Read more »

Kevin Spacey facing sexual assault charges in UK

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 27 06:42 AM

Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey is facing sexual assault charges in the UK, police and prosecutors said on Thursday, after a review of allegations against him. Read more »

NFL probe into Watson claims near completion: Goodell

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 25 09:09 AM

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against DeShaun Watson was nearing completion. Read more »

Man City's Mendy pleads not guilty to 9 sex offences

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 24 10:21 AM

Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy denied nine sexual offences against six young women as he appeared in court on Monday. Read more »

Bill Cosby sex assault case starts in California

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 24 09:53 AM

A trial against Bill Cosby began Monday in California, with a civil suit alleging the disgraced comedian sexually assaulted a teenage girl almost five decades ago. Read more »

Bumble now offering online trauma support

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 01:50 PM

The dating app gives users free access to three self-guided courses. Read more »

Peng Shuai mistakenly included in Rome tournament schedule

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 09 11:16 AM

The Rome tennis tournament organizers caused surprise on Sunday by including the name of Peng Shuai on a training schedule. Read more »

Zelensky accuses Russian troops of 'hundreds of rapes'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 12 10:34 PM

"Hundreds of cases of rape have been recorded, including those of young girls and very young children. Even of a baby!" Read more »

Snoop Dogg accuser withdraws sex assault case

Agence France Presse
Posted at Apr 10 11:25 AM

A former dancer who accused Snoop Dogg of sexual assault has dropped her lawsuit against the US rapper, according to court papers obtained Friday. Read more »

2 lalaki arestado sa umano’y panghahalay sa Laguna

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 16 06:38 AM

Nasa top 7 most wanted persons umano ng Laguna Police ang isang 73-anyos na lalaking taga bayan ng Pangil. Read more »

Tinaguriang most wanted ng Ilocos Sur timbog sa QC

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 16 06:24 AM

Ayon sa QCPD, inaresto ang suspek sa bisa ng warrant of arrest sa 2 bilang ng kasong rape na inilabas ng Branch 20, Regional Trial Court sa Vigan. Read more »

American rapper Snoop Dogg accused of sexual assault

Lisa Richwine, Reuters
Posted at Feb 11 12:11 PM

An unidentified woman has filed a civil lawsuit that accuses American rapper Snoop Dogg of sexual assault and battery after she attended one of his concerts in 2013. Read more »

WTA still 'concerned' over Peng after new denial

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Feb 08 10:22 AM

The WTA maintained concern for the wellbeing of Peng Shuai after the Chinese tennis player issued a further denial of sexual assault allegations. Read more »