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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Confirmation of the acquittal of the doctor who was imprisoned due to a false report of abuse against his son: "Who will pay for all this damage?"

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Province of Buenos Aires upheld the acquittal of doctor Pablo Ghisoni, who was falsely accused of sexual abuse by his ex-partner.

Mar 20 • 21:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Doctor liquefies FD to send 3.4 million to fraudsters

A retired doctor from Nagaur, Rajasthan fell victim to a cyber fraud where scammers posed as police officers and extorted a massive sum of 34 lakh INR by threatening him with false accusations.

Mar 20 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Defamation, Fabrizio Corona indicted in the Pellegrini case

Fabrizio Corona is set to face trial for defamation related to false accusations made against footballer Lorenzo Pellegrini.

Mar 17 • 12:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A woman ruined the lives of ten men by falsely accusing them of rape: lost her job and children

Stacey Sharples was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for making ten false rape allegations against different men, which had severe repercussions on their lives.

Mar 14 • 18:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Boobs sometimes overshadow my talent — Queeneth Agbor

Actress Queeneth Agbor emphasizes the serious consequences of false rape accusations, advocating for stricter penalties for those who make such allegations.

Mar 14 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Serial rape liar Stacey Sharples ruined our lives'

Stacey Sharples was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for falsely accusing ten men of rape, causing severe emotional and social repercussions for her victims.

Mar 13 • 13:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Jun-ho: Kim Eo-jun should apologize and prevent recurrence... Kim Eo-jun: I will counter with false accusations

Han Jun-ho, a member of the Democratic Party, has urged Kim Eo-jun to take responsibility and apologize regarding a controversy that erupted on Kim's YouTube channel.

Mar 13 • 00:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Ángel Muñoz, Ana Bárbara's partner, responds to infidelity allegations: 'It’s tendentious'

Ángel Muñoz, the partner of singer Ana Bárbara, has denied accusations of infidelity made by a Costa Rican woman, labeling them as false and tendentious.

Mar 11 • 21:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Woman who falsely accused 10 men of raping her jailed

A woman has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after falsely accusing 10 men of rape, leading to significant personal consequences for the accused men.

Mar 11 • 19:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Woman who told 'wicked pack of lies' falsely accusing 10 men of rape jailed

A woman in the UK was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for falsely accusing ten men of rape, after admitting to making up the claims through dating apps.

Mar 11 • 16:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Anurag's suicide is a paid campaign', reveals brother, says he received threats to be burnt alive

YouTuber Anurag Dobhal has made serious allegations against his family, leading to a suicide attempt, while his brother defends himself against claims of property disputes and false accusations.

Mar 11 • 06:46 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Does Cuauhtémoc Blanco fight against false accusations from women? Responds to criticism regarding initiative

Deputy Cuauhtémoc Blanco clarified that his legislative initiative regarding false accusations has been misinterpreted, particularly in the context of allegations of attempted rape.

Mar 7 • 23:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

After the lashes, the blackmail: "Pay or I will report you for rape"

A 35-year-old woman has been arrested for extorting a 50-year-old man, demanding money after a consensual BDSM encounter turned into threats of false accusations of sexual violence.

Mar 7 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Predator' mum who falsely claimed 10 men raped her now facing prison over lies

Stacy Sharples faces prison for falsely accusing 10 men of rape, leading to significant legal repercussions for them.

Mar 6 • 20:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Senator Waldo Fernandez says there is 'compelling evidence' against Karina 'N', detained secretary

Senator Waldo Fernandez claims there is strong evidence against detained secretary Karina Barrón, who is accused of orchestrating false accusations against him.

Mar 2 • 20:51 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum dismisses that Karina Barrón was detained for political reasons: 'There is sufficient evidence'

Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico City, affirmed that Karina Barrón's detention is not politically motivated and is rooted in accusations of false claims and extortion involving Senator Waldo Fernández.

Mar 2 • 16:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Accusations Against Swami Avimukteshwaranand...' Lawyer Speaks

In a legal case concerning accusations against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, the defense argues that the claims are false due to inconsistencies in evidence and police reports, calling for a proper investigation before granting bail.

Feb 28 • 06:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Duke lacrosse false rape accuser Crystal Mangum released from prison after murder conviction: reports

Crystal Mangum, the woman who falsely accused three Duke lacrosse players of rape and later murdered her boyfriend, has been released from prison in North Carolina after serving a portion of her sentence.

Feb 27 • 23:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Mother is 'Devastated' by Accusations Against Her Son: 'He is Not a Monster'

Janice Small Combs expresses her devastation over the false accusations against her son, rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

Feb 27 • 03:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why did Ashutosh Brahmchariji get angry over Shankaracharya's statement?

Ashutosh Brahmchariji has reacted furiously to Shankaracharya's accusations, claiming they are false and intended to suppress his case.

Feb 26 • 12:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Heroes Stained by Mud. That Army of Innocents Ended in the Meat Grinder and Then Acquitted Too Late

The article discusses the plight of innocent police officers and carabinieri wrongly accused of crimes, highlighting their struggles and eventual acquittal.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPPE asks police to investigate former aide of Raquel Lyra for post with complaint against Recife secretaries

The Pernambuco Public Prosecutor's Office has requested an investigation into journalist Manoel Medeiros for allegedly making false accusations against public officials.

Feb 24 • 20:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"A false accusation": Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan player of PSG, sent to trial for rape

Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan defender for Paris SG, is being sent to trial for rape following accusations made against him in February 2023, which he staunchly denies.

Feb 24 • 11:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Keir Starmer opens investigation into Josh Simons over targeting of reporters

Keir Starmer has initiated an investigation into Josh Simons for allegedly targeting journalists with false accusations related to pro-Russian propaganda.

Feb 23 • 15:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tacha slams false rape accusations following TikTok scandal

Nigerian celebrity Tacha addresses the dangers of false rape accusations, emphasizing their impact on genuine victims and calling for accountability.

Feb 20 • 15:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Cab Driver, Drugged Tea... NEET Student Becomes a Mother, Shocking Story

A NEET student from Varanasi has leveled severe accusations against a cab driver for rape, a false marriage, and abandoning her with her newborn daughter.

Feb 20 • 02:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Woman beaten in Indore under suspicion of child theft

A woman in Indore was assaulted after being falsely accused of attempting to abduct a child while walking to her office.

Feb 19 • 08:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Lies Scandal and Jungle: The Gil Ofarim Circus of RTL is a Shitshow

Gil Ofarim has been crowned King of the Jungle in RTL's show despite a scandal surrounding false accusations of antisemitism.

Feb 17 • 05:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Lies Scandal and Jungle: The Gil Ofarim Circus of RTL is a Shitshow

Gil Ofarim has been crowned the king of the jungle in RTL's reality show despite an ongoing scandal surrounding false accusations of antisemitism.

Feb 17 • 05:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

The era in which accusing is faster than investigating

The author discusses the personal impact of false accusations and misinformation stemming from a link to Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing the rapid spread of fake news and its consequences.

Feb 17 • 01:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Honey Trap Gang Busted in Bareilly, Woman Arrested for Extorting ₹10 Lakh by Luring Victims with Love

A 37-year-old woman has been arrested in Bareilly for allegedly extorting ₹10 lakh from a man under the pretense of a romantic relationship, accompanied by threats of false rape accusations.

Feb 14 • 17:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former rector denounced to Justice for million-dollar embezzlement at UERR claims to be the target of a 'narrative'

Regys Odlare Lima de Freitas, the former rector of the State University of Roraima, denies allegations of embezzlement and destruction of evidence, claiming the accusations are part of a false narrative against him.

Feb 13 • 19:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Consequences of the Banking Crisis: Deutsche Bank Settles Legal Dispute Over Scandal at Monte dei Paschi

Deutsche Bank has settled a legal dispute with a former employee regarding alleged false accusations related to the Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena, which faced turmoil during the 2009 financial crisis.

Feb 12 • 15:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Wang Hee-chan's Supercar Incident; Accusations of VIP Abuse Declared False, Legal Action to Follow

Football player Wang Hee-chan announces legal action against allegations of misconduct related to a supercar incident.

Feb 12 • 09:58 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Accusations Against Me Are Absolutely False: Jesús Ramírez

Jesús Ramírez, the advisor coordinator of the Mexican Presidency, denies allegations made against him in a book by Julio Scherer and journalist Jorge Fernández Menéndez, claiming they are entirely unfounded.

Feb 12 • 08:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Cuban regime wants to silence 'influencers' of 'El4tico' with false accusations of up to nine years in prison

The Cuban regime has arrested two young influencers from the project El4tico, seeking to stifle their dissent with inflated criminal charges.

Feb 11 • 21:33 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Giletti-Ranucci Clash Over Chat Regarding the 'Right-Wing Gay Lobby'. The Report Host Responds: 'False Accusations'

Massimo Giletti and Sigfrido Ranucci engage in a public dispute over statements made about a supposed 'right-wing gay lobby' involving several prominent figures in Italian media and politics.

Feb 11 • 07:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Paedophile fantasist who sparked VIP murder probe freed early from prison

Carl Beech, a convicted paedophile whose false allegations against prominent figures led to a major police investigation, has been released from prison early, having served just over 40% of his 18-year sentence.

Feb 10 • 13:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Step by step, the story of the attempts to 'overthrow' Francisco that has just added a new and surprising chapter

The article discusses the ongoing attempts to undermine Pope Francis, highlighting past campaigns against him based on false accusations and doctrinal disputes.

Feb 9 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

UNBELIEVABLE DECEIT: Neighbor's vile lie destroyed 8-year marriage; innocent man fell victim to false accusations

A woman realized 14 months after a painful divorce that her husband was falsely accused of infidelity by their neighbor, who sought ulterior motives.

Feb 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Conviction for a Bribe to a Cardiologist at Hippocrates: 'They call me Saint Panteleimon. I should have let him die'

A cardiologist at Hippocrates Hospital was sentenced to three years in prison (suspended) for accepting a bribe to operate on a patient, while defending his actions by claiming the patient's wife was making false accusations.

Feb 6 • 17:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

White House: 'False Indignation' the reactions to the video posted by President Trump showing the Obama couple as monkeys

The White House described the backlash over a video posted by Donald Trump depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys as 'false indignation' amidst accusations of racism.

Feb 6 • 15:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The White House calls the reactions to Trump's video depicting the Obamas as monkeys 'false indignation'

The White House described the backlash against a video by Donald Trump showing the Obamas as monkeys as 'false indignation' amid accusations of racism.

Feb 6 • 15:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The mayor of Móstoles presents himself as a victim after accusations of sexual and labor harassment and considers legal measures

The mayor of Móstoles, Manuel Bautista, claims he is a victim amidst allegations of sexual and labor harassment by a councilor from his party, stating all accusations are false and he is exploring legal options.

Feb 6 • 12:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

'This Does Not Exist', by Juan Soto Ivars: A Problematic Essay Worth Discussing

The controversial journalist tackles a real issue regarding false accusations, but often does so with unreliable statistics and crude rhetoric, prompting both calls for censorship and a need for discussion.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The Morettis and the letter to employees: "Never ran away, lies about us"

The Moretti couple refutes claims of evading responsibility for the New Year's tragedy in Crans, claiming such accusations are false and part of a media smear campaign, including the allegation of fleeing the scene with money.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Juan Grabois will sue Jorge Macri for 'false accusations' linking him to irregularities in city dining halls

Juan Grabois plans to sue Jorge Macri for defamation after Macri linked him to alleged irregularities in city dining facilities.

Feb 3 • 23:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Neil Gaiman on Rape Allegations: They Are All Lies, I Have Mountains of Evidence to Refute Them

Author Neil Gaiman has publicly refuted allegations of sexual abuse made by nine women, claiming the accusations are entirely false and asserting he possesses significant evidence to support his defense.

Feb 3 • 12:41 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
Crime & Justice

Chinese journalist Liu Hu detained in Sichuan after report scrutinising local officials

Chinese journalist Liu Hu and his assistant were detained in Sichuan on suspicion of illegal business operations and false accusations following a report that scrutinized local officials.

Feb 3 • 09:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Neil Gaiman claims sexual assault allegations are result of ‘smear campaign’

Neil Gaiman has denied multiple sexual assault allegations against him, stating they are false and part of a smear campaign, marking his first response to the accusations in nearly a year.

Feb 2 • 21:27 UTC

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