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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of creating fake profile to send intimate photos to a woman arrested in Bahia

A 44-year-old man was arrested in Bahia for allegedly creating a fake profile to send intimate photos to a woman he had previously hired as a construction worker.

Feb 28 • 12:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public Defender wants Globo, CNN, Record, and SBT to compensate mother whose children were killed in Goiás

The Goiás Public Defender's Office has filed a civil action against several major Brazilian TV networks for allegedly inciting online harassment against a grieving mother.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Olympics Fighting in a World Where It's Easy to Throw Stones at Others: Continued Measures and Exploration

The article discusses the challenges Olympic athletes face due to online bullying and harassment during the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, highlighting the need for better protection and support systems.

Feb 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Reporter suffers attacks on social media after covering Carnival block in Natal

Reporter Fernando Azevêdo has faced a wave of online abuse following his coverage of the Os Cão block during the Carnival in Natal, Brazil.

Feb 20 • 21:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Targeting Japanese Athletes with 62,000 Abusive Messages at the Winter Olympics

Japanese athletes have been targeted with 62,000 abusive messages online during the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, prompting an official response from the Japanese Olympic Committee.

Feb 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Floridia (M5s) denounces sexist insults. La Russa: "Solidarity"

Barbara Floridia, M5S president of the Rai Vigilance Commission, reported receiving numerous sexist insults online, prompting a call for civil discourse on social media.

Feb 16 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

BBC investigation reveals network of men recording women on nights out around the world and selling videos online

A BBC investigation has uncovered a global network of men secretly recording women during their nights out and selling the videos online.

Feb 15 • 00:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

BBC Investigation Reveals Network of Men Recording Women on Night Out Worldwide and Selling Videos Online

A BBC investigation has uncovered a network of men secretly recording women during their nights out to sell the videos online, often without the women's consent.

Feb 14 • 18:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Slander Against Japanese Team Exceeds Expectations, Monitoring and Deletion Requests 24/7

The head of the Japanese Olympic delegation revealed a surge in online slander against athletes, prompting the JOC to establish a 24-hour monitoring system and submit numerous deletion requests.

Feb 13 • 23:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Egypt: the 'bus girl' who filmed her harasser finds herself insulted and threatened online

In Egypt, Mariam Shawky, known as the 'bus girl,' faces online threats and insults after posting a video of her harasser on TikTok following repeated harassment incidents.

Feb 13 • 11:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Accused Gazi Khan Arrested for Demanding Rs 2 Lakh by Threatening to Viral Nude Photos and Videos

In Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur, a man named Gazi Khan was arrested for allegedly demanding a ransom of 2 lakh rupees from a woman, threatening to circulate her nude photos and videos online.

Feb 12 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dog Orelha: girl in video with teenager on the day of the assaults receives threats after image is released out of context, says defense

A teenage girl featured in a video alongside a suspect in the brutal death of a community dog has faced online threats after a misleading image was circulated.

Feb 10 • 11:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Marie was subjected to digital violence by her ex-husband: "He could send over 100 texts in an hour"

Marie faced severe digital violence from her ex-husband, flooding her with abusive messages, highlighting the dangers of online harassment and the need for legal protection.

Feb 10 • 08:54 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

JU student wrote derogatory comments about teacher - suspended

A JU student has been suspended for three months for sharing derogatory details about a teacher and their family online.

Feb 9 • 10:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Strengthening Punishment for Defamation: Has it become a solution for online slander? Thoughts from Hana Kimura's mother

Three years after the enforcement of the revised Criminal Law strengthening defamation penalties, a report from Japan's Ministry of Justice indicates it has had some effect on combating online slander, but calls for further legal adjustments persist.

Feb 9 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Teacher Veronika received horrifying messages from an unknown man: he claims to be the father of her child

Veronika, a teacher from Lithuania, has reported receiving threatening messages from an unknown man who claims to be the father of her child, leading her to contact the police.

Feb 8 • 13:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The Life of a Kaunas Woman After Divorce Turned into a Nightmare: After Humiliating Messages, a Horrifying Step Online

A woman from Kaunas has filed a criminal case for illegal harassment after experiencing ongoing and severe online bullying post-divorce.

Feb 7 • 10:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Police Disciplinary Action at Highest in 10 Years; Online Casino Engagement Up Fourfold, Information Leaks and Falsified Evidence Also Reported

In 2022, the number of police officers disciplined in Japan reached its highest level in a decade, with a significant increase in cases related to sexual harassment and misconduct, alongside a rise in disciplinary actions for engaging in online gambling during duty hours.

Feb 5 • 01:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

In cities around the world, men film women at night on the street without their consent

A disturbing new trend has emerged online where men film women on the street at night without their consent and profit from the illegal material uploaded.

Feb 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Senator Eduard Pujol details in a trial the social media harassment by an ex-partner: 'He called me a child molester'

Senator Eduard Pujol testified in court about online harassment he experienced from an ex-partner who accused him of false sexual crimes.

Jan 14 • 16:38 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Trial against 'White Tiger' - German-Iranian allegedly drove children to suicide online

A 21-year-old German-Iranian is accused of having attempted to drive other children and adolescents to suicide online while still a minor, with one case leading to a successful attempt, according to the prosecution.

Jan 10 • 12:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

NYC sex offender indicted for threatening to kill Jews, police and federal officials

A New York City man, Nathan White, has been indicted for making explicit online threats against Jews, police, and federal officials, facing multiple charges including hate crime and aggravated harassment.

Jan 7 • 08:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Hero from Gießen: He Prevented Worse and is Now Being Insulted

A Syrian man who intervened to stop a driver from harming more people is facing online harassment instead of gratitude.

Jan 6 • 05:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Brigitte Macron: 10 people were convicted of claiming to be a man

Ten individuals were convicted in Paris for online harassment of Brigitte Macron, spreading false and offensive information about the French First Lady's gender and sexuality.

Jan 5 • 13:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

They claimed Brigitte Macron was 'transgender' and were sentenced

A Paris court convicted ten individuals on Monday for online harassment of France's First Lady Brigitte Macron for spreading false claims that she is a 'transgender' woman born as a man.

Jan 5 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Paris court finds 10 guilty of harassing Brigitte Macron online

A Paris court has convicted ten individuals for online harassment directed at French First Lady Brigitte Macron, involving false claims about her gender.

Jan 5 • 11:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

They claimed that Brigitte Macron was born as a male. They have just been convicted

A French court has found ten people guilty of online harassment against Brigitte Macron, amid a broader disinformation campaign regarding her gender.

Jan 5 • 11:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

They claimed that Brigitte Macron was born male. They have just been convicted

A Paris court found ten individuals guilty of online harassment of Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, for spreading false and malicious claims regarding her gender and sexuality.

Jan 5 • 10:37 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Online harassment of Brigitte Macron: Ten people sentenced to prison

A Paris court found ten defendants guilty of cyber harassment against France's First Lady Brigitte Macron related to rumors of her being transgender and the nature of her relationship with Emmanuel Macron.

Jan 5 • 10:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Retirees Steal from Us (or What X Wants to Read)

The article discusses the current trend of online lynching, focusing on journalist Analía Plaza who has been targeted for her book about the history of 'boomers.'

Dec 30 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

One Quarter of Children Aged 10 to 16 Receive Sexual Messages Online

A recent study reveals that 25% of children aged 10 to 16 in Croatia have received sexual messages online, with significant exposure occurring from strangers.

Dec 27 • 15:00 UTC

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