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🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Twisted serial sex attacker The Fox who tied up husbands and raped wives as they watched

A notorious serial sex attacker known as The Fox terrorized several UK towns by tying up husbands and raping their wives, leading to his eventual capture and a staggering number of charges.

Feb 28 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Took the victim out to Gróttuviti and beat him with a lug wrench

Three men are facing charges for kidnapping and attempted robbery in Iceland after allegedly assaulting a fourth man in 2020.

Feb 27 • 23:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

A 54-year-old specialist doctor suspected of attempted murder covered his face in court – this is what is known about him

A 54-year-old specialist doctor is facing charges of attempted murder and assault, appearing in court with his face covered to avoid media attention.

Feb 27 • 08:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario man accused of assaulting alleged home intruder has charges withdrawn

Charges against an Ontario man accused of assaulting a home intruder have been withdrawn due to a lack of evidence supporting a conviction for aggravated assault.

Feb 26 • 14:59 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Judge orders Ilhan Omar attack suspect to remain in custody pending trial

A judge has ordered the suspect accused of an assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar to remain in custody while awaiting trial due to the serious nature of the charges.

Feb 26 • 12:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Thorsteinn leaves Deloitte despite acquittal

Thorsteinn Pétur Guðjónsson has resigned as CEO of Deloitte even after being acquitted of charges of sexual assault.

Feb 26 • 09:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Hakimi starting in Champions League in PSG-Monaco. Yesterday, the indictment for sexual violence was issued

Achraf Hakimi has been identified as a starter for PSG against Monaco despite facing sexual assault charges.

Feb 25 • 19:10 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Sixth complainant expected to take the stand in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial

The sixth complainant in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial is set to testify today in Toronto, as Stronach faces multiple charges stemming from incidents dating back several decades.

Feb 25 • 11:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Three minors aged 14 and 15 detained for raping another minor in Valencia

Three minors, aged 14 and 15, have been detained in Valencia for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl, with additional charges related to the dissemination of intimate images.

Feb 25 • 08:08 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man accused of holding woman captive tells jury he was under attack

A Canberra man, Sisituutuumata Fulivai, faces trial for multiple charges related to holding a woman captive and sexually assaulting her while claiming he was attacked by her.

Feb 25 • 06:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Father in Älvsbyn avoided assault charges: 'Deeply unfortunate'

A father in Älvsbyn faced charges of assault and sexual exploitation of a child, but the assault charge was dropped due to the statute of limitations.

Feb 24 • 17:26 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape, sexual assault charges

British comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to additional charges of rape and sexual assault that are said to have occurred in 2009.

Feb 24 • 14:38 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

British comedian pleads not guilty to new assault charges

Russell Brand, the British actor and comedian, has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and another sexual assault in a court hearing in London.

Feb 24 • 14:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to further rape, sex assault charges

Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two additional charges of rape and sexual assault from nearly two decades ago.

Feb 24 • 11:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Russell Brand declares himself innocent of rape and sexual violence accusations

Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault, appearing in a London court to submit his formal defense.

Feb 24 • 11:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new charges of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand has entered a not guilty plea to new charges of rape and sexual assault during a court appearance in London.

Feb 24 • 09:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Bogenhausen: 26-Year-Old Woman Needs Resuscitation at Police Station

A 26-year-old woman had to be resuscitated at a police station after experiencing a seizure during an identity check and is now facing charges for assault and resisting arrest.

Feb 23 • 14:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Case registered against Swami Avimukteshwaranand for sexual assault, his name also mentioned in the FIR

An FIR has been filed against Swami Avimukteshwaranand and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari under the POCSO Act and other charges following a special court's directive in Jhunsi, India.

Feb 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Shocking allegations against detained Hollywood star

Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested in New Orleans on charges of assaulting two men, reportedly using homophobic slurs while attacking them.

Feb 20 • 20:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Stockport man in court accused of plot to drug and rape his wife

A Stockport man faces 48 charges including conspiring to drug and rape his wife, alongside 12 co-defendants connected to similar allegations.

Feb 20 • 16:44 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Police Chief: This Is Why the Colleague Was Fired Before the Sexual Assault Case

A police officer was dismissed before facing sexual assault charges due to prior misconduct involving inappropriate messages to minors.

Feb 20 • 11:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Spanish coach imprisoned on charges of incitement and sexual assault

A Spanish youth football coach has been imprisoned in Málaga on charges of sexual assault against minors, with no bail allowed pending investigation.

Feb 19 • 13:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Deloitte CEO acquitted of charges of sexual offenses

The CEO of Deloitte in Iceland has been acquitted of charges related to sexual offenses against a young woman.

Feb 19 • 12:57 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Former police officer in Norrbotten charged with sexual assault against a minor

A former police officer in Norrbotten is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor over the course of 2023 and 2024.

Feb 19 • 12:37 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Fourth complainant set to testify at sex assault trial of businessman Frank Stronach

A fourth complainant is scheduled to testify in the sexual assault trial of billionaire Frank Stronach, who is facing 12 charges related to incidents dating back to the 1970s.

Feb 19 • 11:56 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

The Pressure of the Hotel Night: - There was never a 'no'

Marius Borg Høiby has denied charges of raping a woman while she slept in a hotel room in Oslo in November 2024, arguing that he does not remember them sleeping and should be presumed innocent.

Feb 19 • 10:43 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Fourth alleged victim of rape testifies against son of Princess Mette-Marit of Norway

A fourth victim testified against Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess, alleging sexual assault in a case involving multiple accusations and severe charges.

Feb 18 • 23:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Women in California prison accuse staff cook of rape and urge criminal charges

Two incarcerated women in California allege a staff cook sexually assaulted them and are calling for criminal charges against him.

Feb 18 • 18:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Frank Stronach’s sex assault trial: Third complainant expected to testify

A third complainant is poised to testify in the sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach, who faces multiple charges related to alleged incidents over several decades.

Feb 18 • 13:57 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Guard Avoids Charges for Pushing Activist on New Year's Eve

A guard who pushed a climate activist in front of Amalienborg after King Frederik's New Year speech will not face assault charges, according to the Ministry of Defense's Audit Corps.

Feb 18 • 11:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Filipavičius sentenced to 20 years for kidnapping a girl – back in court for abducting two women

Filipavičius, previously sentenced to 20 years for kidnapping, is in court again facing charges of abducting two women.

Feb 18 • 08:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Scandal with actor Shia LaBeouf: the video of the street fight in front of a bar in New Orleans

Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested after a street fight during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, resulting in charges of simple assault.

Feb 17 • 22:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Shia LaBeouf was arrested yesterday after a fight at Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested after an altercation during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, facing two charges of simple physical assault.

Feb 17 • 18:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after allegedly assaulting two men

Shia LaBeouf has been arrested in New Orleans for allegedly assaulting two men, leading to charges of simple battery.

Feb 17 • 16:23 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for serious sexual assault against child in Vestland

A man in his 60s has been arrested in Vestland, Norway, on charges of serious sexual assault and incest against children under 14 years old.

Feb 17 • 07:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Rape of a minor boy, bitten on the cheek for protesting... charges against the headman

A village headman in Bihar is accused of sexually assaulting a minor boy, who reported the incident after being bitten when he protested.

Feb 17 • 04:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Munich District Court: Judge Acquits Masseuse of Sexual Assault Charges

A masseur in Munich was acquitted of sexual harassment charges after a judge suggested the accuser may have misinterpreted the treatment.

Feb 16 • 15:17 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Prison for assault on bus in Östersund

A man, previously convicted of murder, has been sentenced to three months in prison for assaulting another individual on a bus in Östersund, while also facing charges for prior offenses against prison staff.

Feb 16 • 11:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Woman held captive and raped was 'subdued with violence', jury hears

A Canberra woman escaped from a two-day violent captivity, leading to the trial of Sisituutuumata Fulivai on multiple serious charges.

Feb 16 • 06:55 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Stefon Diggs pleads not guilty to assault charges against him

NFL star Stefon Diggs has pleaded not guilty to assault charges stemming from an alleged altercation with a staff member in December.

Feb 13 • 23:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Marius lost his temper in court – Interrupted the session and walked out

Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, disrupted a court session while facing charges of sexual assault.

Feb 13 • 15:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Justice department moves to drop charges against men accused of hitting ICE officer in Minnesota

The US Justice Department seeks to dismiss felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men after new evidence emerged contradicting the government's claims.

Feb 13 • 06:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man accused of raping three-year-old daughter and using her prison visits to sexually assault her

A man in Palma, Majorca, faces charges for raping his three-year-old daughter and sexually assaulting her during prison visits.

Feb 12 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Juvenile Court: They threatened him with a gun and beat him to get money

Two young men in Munich are facing serious charges after allegedly using a fake pistol to threaten and assault a social care worker in an attempt to steal money for drugs.

Feb 12 • 15:48 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Jury acquits Ontario store clerk of assault on bat-wielding robber

A jury acquitted a store clerk in Ontario of aggravated assault charges related to an incident with a robber armed with a baseball bat.

Feb 12 • 14:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Illegal alien youth coach could face death penalty after allegedly murdering, raping teen player

An illegal immigrant soccer coach faces numerous charges, including murder and sexual assault against a minor, after allegedly killing one of his players.

Feb 12 • 00:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Twelve charged with manslaughter of football fan who died after watching his team play

Twelve men face manslaughter charges related to the death of Simon Dobbin, a football fan who died five years after suffering severe brain injuries from an assault following a match in 2015.

Feb 11 • 22:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Urutaí councilman becomes a defendant for the rape of an intern

The councilman of Urutaí, Éder Alberto Jorge Pimenta, is facing charges for the rape of an intern within the city’s municipal chamber.

Feb 11 • 18:02 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Church youth director accused of involvement in sexual assaults flees to Brazil

Christopher Brito De Araujo, a youth director from Mississauga, is wanted for multiple sexual assault charges and has fled to Brazil.

Feb 11 • 16:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Bundaberg Indigenous leader and former Gidarjil CEO to stand trial on sexual assault charges

Kerry Blackman, former CEO of Gidarjil Development Corporation, will stand trial on multiple sexual assault charges in Bundaberg.

Feb 11 • 01:48 UTC

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