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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'I felt invaded, disgusted': accounts reinforce accusations against judge investigated by the CNJ

Accusations against Judge Magid Nauef Láuar have intensified following a controversial decision to absolve a man convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl, with new testimonies from victims of alleged abuse by the judge himself.

Mar 2 • 01:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The number of possible abuse victims attributed to a judge in MG rises to five

The number of potential sexual abuse victims linked to Judge Magid Nauef Láuar has increased to five amid ongoing investigations into previous allegations.

Feb 27 • 09:25 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

35-year-old sentenced to custody for serious human trafficking

A 35-year-old has been sentenced to custody for serious human trafficking and sexual abuse involving vulnerable victims, including individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Feb 26 • 17:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Case: The Association ‘Innocence en Danger’ Has Received 15 New Testimonies from Potential French Victims

The Innocence en Danger association has reported receiving 15 new testimonies from potential victims in France connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Feb 26 • 14:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two more people report judge to CNJ, bringing the number of alleged victims to four

Two additional individuals have reported allegations against the judge Magid Láuar to the National Justice Council in Brazil, raising the total number of alleged victims to four.

Feb 26 • 11:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Second In-Depth Investigation Report on Saekdongwon Delivered to Police... Multiple Victims' Testimony of Assault

The government of Ganghwa County, Incheon, has submitted a second in-depth investigation report regarding allegations of abuse at the Saekdongwon facility for people with severe disabilities to the police, revealing testimonies from multiple victims.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Monster' Solicitor Left Clients with 'Nightmares' After What Happened in Cells

A retired solicitor in the UK has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexually abusing vulnerable clients during legal consultations and at police stations.

Feb 25 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'No need to worry the children': Gisèle Pelicot's husband accompanied her to doctors while he drugged her

Gisèle Pelicot, who endured years of abuse from her husband and over 70 men, has come forward to share her story to raise awareness and encourage other victims to speak out.

Feb 25 • 07:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"We hit a wall." Victims of abuse in the church demand accountability and system change

Victims of sexual abuse within the Czech Catholic Church are calling for accountability and systemic change, following years of silence and neglect from church authorities.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

A 31-Year-Old Man Allegedly Groomed Young Girls in Halmstad

A 31-year-old man from Halmstad faces charges for serious sexual offenses against minors, with police suggesting there may be more victims who have not reported.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"We Hit a Wall." Victims of Abuse in the Church Demand Accountability and System Change

Victims of sexual abuse within the Czech Catholic Church are seeking accountability and systemic change, asserting that the Church has not adequately addressed these issues.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Epstein victims face Trump and say they 'will not be silenced' over abuse

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein assert their demand for accountability from Donald Trump and others linked to the financier during a press conference in Washington D.C.

Feb 24 • 21:06 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Nova Scotia man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing teenage babysitter

John Alexander Cripps was sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing a 13-year-old babysitter, raising concerns about the justice system's treatment of Indigenous victims in Nova Scotia.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Proud to Have Shared My Story': Gisèle Pelicot Preferred That Her Case Not Be Treated as a Secret

Gisèle Pelicot, a French woman, chose to publicly share her story of abuse by her husband and over 70 other men over a decade, aiming to encourage other victims to speak out.

Feb 24 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did the victimized minor boys say about Swami Avimukteshwaranand?

The article discusses the serious allegations against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, including POCSO charges, and the police investigation involving statements from minor victims.

Feb 24 • 06:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Kypseli: 'He abused me when I was seven,' says the daughter of the 64-year-old

A daughter's revelation of past abuse exacerbates a shocking case of sexual assault against a disabled woman in Kypseli.

Feb 24 • 06:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Misbehavior with girls from North East, victims narrate the whole incident

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh faced racial abuse in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, after a minor dispute regarding debris from a drilling activity.

Feb 23 • 06:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Carola Carrete, psychologist: "In children who are victims of sexual abuse, normalization is a defense mechanism to endure the unbearable"

The article discusses the devastating impact of child sexual abuse and the psychological mechanisms survivors use to cope with their trauma, often leading to destructive behaviors.

Feb 22 • 18:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gisèle Pelicot's Book Challenges the Logic of Shame Surrounding Sexual Crimes

Gisèle Pelicot's book discusses her traumatic experiences of prolonged sexual assault by her former husband and the subsequent legal proceedings against him and other perpetrators.

Feb 22 • 15:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Great-grandma 'snapped' and killed husband after decades in controlling marriage

A great-grandmother smothered her husband following years of a controlling marriage, leading to a review that highlights the challenges faced by older abuse victims.

Feb 22 • 08:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

The dreams behind the doors Epstein promised to open

The article discusses how Jeffrey Epstein used false promises of scholarships and modeling contracts to exploit young girls.

Feb 21 • 18:50 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
Crime & Justice

UP News: Extreme Brutality Against Children - Couple Sentenced to Death in Uttar Pradesh

A couple in Uttar Pradesh has been sentenced to death for sexually assaulting 33 children over a decade, with some victims as young as three years old.

Feb 21 • 16:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Bishops held masses for victims of sexual abuse. "We must not remain silent"

Bishops in Poland conducted masses and Stations of the Cross to support victims of sexual abuse during the Lenten period.

Feb 21 • 12:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Equality will ask Justice to improve the protection of victims in cases with anti-abuse bracelets

The Ministry of Equality in Spain is urging for better protective measures for victims of gender violence following recent incidents involving anti-abuse bracelets.

Feb 21 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Survivor of financial abuse invited to advise ministers after Guardian report

Francesca Onody, a survivor of financial abuse, has been invited to advise UK ministers on support measures for victims after her harrowing story was reported by the Guardian.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Sick man stabbed his victims 77 times and tried to cut off their genitals before killing them

A depraved serial killer admitted to murdering at least 21 young boys in grotesquely violent ways, shocking the public with the details of his crimes.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of raping and killing a child in Paraná in 2006 arrested after reports from new victims

A man suspected of raping and murdering a 9-year-old girl in Paraná in 2006 has been arrested following new allegations from other victims.

Feb 20 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

New victims appear after the arrest of a suspect of raping his daughter in Monte Alegre

The arrest of a man suspected of sexually abusing his daughter in Monte Alegre has led to additional victims coming forward with similar allegations.

Feb 20 • 19:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Sexual Violence: Do Insurances Have to Pay Millions to Victims of Abuse?

The article discusses how victims of sexual violence in schools and churches may be entitled to compensation from statutory accident insurance, revealing long-hidden information known by the state and churches.

Feb 20 • 14:57 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Epstein estate to pay up to $US35 million in victims' settlement

The Epstein estate has agreed to pay $US35 million in a settlement for victims of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, pending court approval.

Feb 20 • 14:34 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

Epstein estate to pay $35 million to settle sex abuse claims

The estate of Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to pay $35 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing his advisers of enabling his sex trafficking.

Feb 20 • 14:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Executors of Jeffrey Epstein propose to resolve victims' claims with up to 35 million dollars

The executors of Jeffrey Epstein propose a settlement of up to 35 million dollars to resolve claims from dozens of alleged victims in a court document.

Feb 20 • 11:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Violence Against Women: Epstein Estate to Pay $35 Million to Settle Class Action

The estate of Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle legal claims from victims who have not yet reached an agreement.

Feb 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Epstein's lawyer and accountant move towards a settlement with victims worth tens of millions of dollars

Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein's estate have reached a financial settlement agreement with victims, aiming to resolve a long-standing lawsuit regarding Epstein's illegal activities.

Feb 20 • 09:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Epstein Settlement After Demands from Victims

The estate of Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to pay tens of millions of dollars to settle legal claims from victims of sexual abuse, according to court documents.

Feb 20 • 09:37 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Epstein, agreement between heirs and victims: up to 35 million dollars in compensation

The heirs of Jeffrey Epstein have agreed to pay up to $35 million to resolve pending legal claims from potential victims of the convicted sex offender.

Feb 20 • 08:27 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Swedish man charged with 50 offenses against children - one of the victims was Norwegian

A Swedish man has been charged with 50 offenses, including child rape and exploitation, with one victim from Norway among the girls affected.

Feb 20 • 08:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

Swede charged with abuse of 27 girls – also against Danish girl

A 32-year-old man from Gävle, Sweden, has been charged with sexual offenses against 27 girls, including one from Denmark, involving over 50 incidents of child rape committed online from 2020 to 2025.

Feb 20 • 07:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Jeffrey Epstein's estate enters into new settlement

Jeffrey Epstein's estate has agreed to pay up to $35 million to victims who have sued him, with the settlement awaiting approval in a federal court.

Feb 20 • 07:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police releases photo of accused of child sexual abuse on the internet to identify new victims

The Federal Police in Brazil is seeking additional victims by releasing the image of Ricardo Ferreira Lopes, who has been convicted of child sexual abuse and is currently incarcerated.

Feb 19 • 21:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Point N: The brother of the British king has ended up behind bars. No one is untouchable, victims of the Epstein case hope

The brother of the British king, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested over allegations related to abuse of power, marking a significant moment for the British royal family.

Feb 19 • 17:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Father Antonios: He apologized on television, not in court, say victims' lawyers

Father Antonios chose to apologize on television instead of in court, according to the victims' lawyers, highlighting a recent appellate court decision in a child abuse case.

Feb 19 • 12:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Schools and Daycare Centers: Many Abuse Victims Are Not Compensated Due to Ignorance

Many victims of sexual abuse in schools and daycare centers in Germany are not receiving compensation due to a lack of awareness about insurance benefits.

Feb 19 • 12:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Constitutional Court has defended a girl abused by her stepfather. However, the lenient sentence was not overturned.

The Constitutional Court of Czechia has ruled in favor of a young girl who suffered abuse from her stepfather, but it did not overturn the light sentence imposed on the perpetrator.

Feb 19 • 08:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Anglican diocese green-lit to sell churches across north Queensland

The Anglican Diocese of North Queensland has received approval to sell its church properties to fund compensation for victims of historical child sexual abuse.

Feb 19 • 03:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Constitutional Court Partially Granted the Woman Who Was Sexually Abused by Her Stepfather for Years

The Constitutional Court in Czechia partially ruled in favor of a woman who had been sexually abused by her stepfather for many years.

Feb 18 • 16:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Vile sex offender used fake Snapchat profile to abuse 121 victims

Siah Riley, a sex offender from Derby, has been convicted of abusing 121 young victims through a fake Snapchat profile.

Feb 18 • 15:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Bishop Jeż on trial for pedophilia. He delayed reporting to the prosecutor's office

Bishop Andrzej Jeż is on trial for delaying the reporting of alleged pedophilia cases within his diocese, potentially affecting the justice for many victims.

Feb 18 • 14:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The price of admission to Epstein's world was silence

The article discusses the mechanisms of silence and complicity surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities, questioning why so many remained silent.

Feb 18 • 14:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mette-Marit says she is shocked by the accounts of Epstein's victims - 'As a woman and a mother, I support them'

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway expressed her shock over the testimonies of Jeffrey Epstein's victims and offered her support for them during an interview.

Feb 18 • 01:33 UTC

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