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Icelandic police faced criticism for failing to properly investigate a rape case, with an officer even apologizing to the suspect during the investigation process.

Gift Oladele, a UK-based Nigerian, has been indicted for the rape of a 19-year-old woman, with sentencing scheduled for April following a guilty plea.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Ondo State for the alleged rape and murder of a woman named Olaseni Veronica.

A group in Nigeria is demanding justice for a female student who was allegedly gang-raped and claims police negligence.

Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha expresses disappointment over actress Iyabo Ojo's stance against him, despite their previously close relationship.

A doctor was the victim of an attempted rape while attending to a patient in a health facility in São Paulo, leading to the arrest of the suspect.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Ondo State for the alleged rape and murder of a woman, Olaseni Veronica.

A man has been arrested in Umeå, Sweden, on suspicion of raping a woman, with the incident occurring in a residence on Sunday morning.

A woman in Lucknow alleges she was raped under the pretext of marriage, extorted out of 1.8 lakh rupees, and blackmailed with compromising images.

A commissioned employee was found unconscious in a police station, leading to an investigation involving potential rape, with a contracted worker arrested.

A man was arrested in Alenquer, Brazil, for allegedly attempting to rape his 87-year-old grandmother, but the crime was prevented by family intervention.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons in Nigeria stated it was unaware of reported sexual assaults at a festival in Delta State due to the lack of an operational office in the state.

Lucas Larivée has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder and rape of Justine Vayrac.

A father in his forties is accused of dragging a 16-year-old girl to a dumpster in Helsinki and raping her after she refused his advances.

A resident in a Helsinki apartment complex witnessed a brutal assault and helped police apprehend the perpetrator who later received a prison sentence.

Philippe Janicot has been re-elected as mayor of Boisseuil in Haute-Vienne despite facing serious allegations of rape, which has resulted in a divisive atmosphere in the community.

Linni Meister has been vocal about her experience as a victim in the ongoing trial against Marius Borg Høiby, who faces several charges including rape, and awaits a verdict in June.

The public prosecutor has requested life imprisonment for Lucas Larivée, accused of the rape and murder of Justine Vayrac, along with a 22-year parole ineligibility period.

Two teenagers have been charged in connection with the alleged rape and sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl in Coventry, which led to a police cordon around the crime scene.

In Berlin, social services are being accused of hiding a rape case for weeks because of the ethnicity of the suspects involved.

The father of Justine Vayrac expresses great sorrow and anger while attending the trial for her rape and murder in Corrèze, France.

A home care employee is suspected of raping an elderly woman in her 80s, with criticism directed at the municipality for delaying the police report.

A man wanted for allegedly raping a teenager in Brazil has been arrested in France following an international alert from Interpol.

The trial of two men accused of sexually assaulting a woman who mistook them for Uber drivers has concluded its first week, revealing discrepancies in the driver's profile.

Leaders of a Delta State community have rejected rape allegations from a recent festival, acknowledging some misconduct while asserting that claims of widespread sexual violence are exaggerated.

The mother of a rape victim celebrated the arrest of retired judge Rafael de Araújo Romano, calling it a victory for many girls who suffer in silence.

Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband, Christian Ulmen, of 'virtual rape,' a term that describes sexual violations occurring in digital spaces.

Four of five athletes from Vasco-AC accused of collective and vulnerable rape have been imprisoned following their indictment by the Public Ministry of Acre.

A trial concerning three schoolboys accused of raping a 13-year-old girl concluded with their acquittal and distress after the jury found them not guilty of the charges.

A Finnish court reduced the sentences of two men who raped a 19-year-old woman in Vantaa while she was returning home from a restaurant in 2021.

James Bubb, a former Metropolitan police special constable, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for grooming and raping a girl and a woman.

A man was arrested in Santa Inês, Brazil, after being sentenced to 13 years in prison for the rape of a 13-year-old girl, who became pregnant as a result of the assault.

A former military police officer from Rondônia was arrested in Santa Inês after being convicted of rape in 2021.

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Rio Grande do Norte has appealed a court decision permitting military police officer Pedro Inácio Araújo de Maria to serve his sentence in a semi-open regime after being convicted of the murder and rape of Zaira Cruz.

Retired Justice Rafael de Araújo Romano was arrested after surrendering to police for the rape of his granddaughter, a case that raises serious concerns about his past role in handling child exploitation cases.

A former municipal secretary from Miradouro was arrested on suspicion of raping minors and engaging in sexual exploitation.

The series 'Chirayia' tackles the sensitive issue of marital rape in India, highlighting the lack of legal recourse and societal norms surrounding the topic.

A political controversy in Maharashtra emerges over alleged black magic rituals linked to Ajit Pawar, prompting calls for an investigation.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway stated in a recent interview that she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Jeffrey Epstein, as she addressed her ties to him amid her son's ongoing rape trial.

A Newcastle man, Carl Daniels, has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for raping a woman and violently attacking her husband during a New Year's Day incident.

A former police chief in Spain claims that the inspector who accused him of rape is motivated by financial gain, as his defense suggests she is jealous and resentful.

Police in Maceió have arrested suspects linked to the sexual abuse of minors during an operation focused on preventing child exploitation.

A 57-year-old man was arrested in São Francisco do Glória, Brazil, for allegedly sexually abusing his 17-year-old stepdaughter and attempting to intimidate her mother to prevent her from reporting the abuse.

Astrologer Ashok Kharat, arrested in a rape case, is revealed to have strong influential connections, including a meeting with a former Chief Minister.

A police officer in Aligarh, India, has been accused by a rape victim of demanding sexual favors in exchange for action on her complaint against her assailant.

An astrologer from Nashik, claiming to predict futures, has been arrested on serious criminal charges including rape and blackmail, with findings revealing substantial assets and numerous incriminating video clips.

A prominent astrologer from Maharashtra, known for predicting the future of leaders and celebrities, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman.

El Salvador's government proposes life imprisonment for minors guilty of murder or rape, regardless of gang affiliation.

The government of El Salvador, led by President Nayib Bukele, has proposed a reform allowing life imprisonment for minors convicted of murder or rape, pending Congressional approval.

The STJ upheld the preventive detention of psychiatrist Rafael Pascon dos Santos, who is accused of sexual assault and harassment against patients in the Marília region of São Paulo.