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A minor involved in the gang rape of a 17-year-old in Rio de Janeiro allegedly asked the victim if her mother saw her without clothes, concerned about the marks from the assault, according to police.

A 12-year-old rape victim's custody has changed after her mother and the accused were arrested, following a controversial legal ruling.

The police have indicted a 33-year-old man for the murder and rape of 82-year-old nun Nadia Gavanski in a convent in Ivaí, Brazil.

An 82-year-old nun found dead in a convent in Paraná was also raped, according to the police investigation that linked a suspect to the crime.

A young man has been charged with assaulting two underage girls at a train station, one of whom is considered a victim of rape.

A 14-year-old girl, who was raped at 12 by a 35-year-old man, is currently under her father's custody in Minas Gerais, Brazil, following a police investigation prompted by school absences and suspected abuse.

A man accused of raping a vulnerable person and producing child pornography has been arrested by the Federal Police in Itariri, São Paulo.

Thomas Mason denies raping a woman at the Green Man Festival, claiming sexual activity was consensual, while the alleged victim contends otherwise.

Dixi resource center is criticizing the defense team of Marius Borg Høiby for relying on 'rape myths' that demonstrate a misunderstanding of how victims perceive assaults.

A 35-year-old man convicted of the rape of a 12-year-old girl was arrested at a friend's house after returning home from work in Brazilian Minas Gerais.

The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill to amend the Penal Code, ensuring that penalties for the rape of vulnerable individuals will be applied regardless of the victim's sexual experience or resulting pregnancy.

A 27-year-old man suspected of participating in a gang rape in Aarhus in August 2024 has been imprisoned after a preliminary hearing.

UN agencies express deep concern over the acquittal of a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Brazil.

A man initially detained for theft has had rape allegations against him dropped after new evidence revealed the alleged victim was a sex worker at the time of the incident.

Two sisters from Bhopal, Amreen and Afreen, have been accused of running a conversion and gang rape syndicate targeting Hindu girls, as revealed by a victim who worked as a beautician.

A woman was raped in a dormitory in Alytus, facing severe psychological distress after being lured into the home of her assailant, whom she previously knew.

The Public Ministry of Minas Gerais plans to appeal to higher courts if the acquittal of a defendant accused of the rape of a minor is upheld by local courts.

An allegation regarding an unknown child surfaced during testimony in the trial of Marius Borg Høiby, who is accused of raping a woman in Oslo.

A young woman in Bhopal, India, reported being raped and coerced into converting her religion after being drugged by her own roommate in a well-planned scheme.

A 35-year-old man was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in a case highlighted by a Brazilian court ruling, emphasizing that consent does not preclude the crime of rape against minors.

British Queen Camilla met with French woman Gisele Pelicot, who has shared her harrowing experience of being drugged and assaulted by strangers.

A 19-year-old college student from Tamil Nadu has reported a gang rape incident that occurred in a private villa in North Bengaluru after being lured under the pretense of a party by an Instagram friend.

A Finnish news article published over the weekend contained an error regarding a rape case, mistakenly stating that the perpetrator would receive compensation from the state instead of the victim.

A police officer has contacted the lawyer of an inspector who accused the former head of the National Police of rape, claiming she too is a victim of similar misconduct by the same individual.

A college student in Bengaluru has accused two men of gang rape after being drugged at a villa party, following an acquaintance made through Instagram.

A 12-year-old girl in Belo Horizonte was raped by a 35-year-old neighbor after attending a party where she reportedly consumed alcohol and drugs.

Gisèle Pelicot, a French woman, recounts her harrowing experience of being drugged and raped by her husband for a decade, prompting her to share her story to prevent victim-blaming.

A man was arrested for allegedly raping an 8-year-old girl while her mother was at the police station reporting her stepfather for domestic violence in Roraima, Brazil.

The article discusses the ethical concerns surrounding the journalism of sexual violence cases, particularly in relation to an explicit report of a rape accusation against a police chief in Spain.

Märta, a 20-year-old woman, recounts her harrowing experience of being raped by a taxi driver and emphasizes her refusal to remain just an anonymous victim in the media.

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Coremas, Brazil, for the rape of a 13-year-old girl, with her mother also indicted for failing to protect her.

The mother of a woman from Lofoten reflects on the emotional impact of her daughter's testimony against Marius Borg Høiby, who is accused of rape.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl in Paraíba's Sertão region, while the victim's mother is also under investigation.

In the small town of Balmoral, a sense of loyalty in the local football community contrasts sharply with the reality of a disturbing crime that left a rape victim isolated and unsupported.

A woman in Modena recounts her horrific experience of sexual violence, representing many other victims attacked by foreign nationals, including some of second generation.

Taapsee Pannu is set to return to the big screen with a compelling social drama titled 'Assi,' where she plays a lawyer fighting for justice for a rape victim.

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

Artur Kapajev, the owner of the Diamond Club strip club in Tartu, has been sentenced to a long prison term for rape.

The sister of a woman allegedly assaulted by Marius Borg Høiby described her as extremely downcast following the incident.

A woman in France has published a memoir recounting her ordeal after her husband was convicted of calling upon dozens of men to rape her unconscious body.

The case involves the conviction of a renowned entrepreneur, Tautvydas Barštys, for the rape of a foreign national at his equestrian center in Lithuania.

The Ogun State Police clarified that they did not arrest a rape victim following a viral TikTok video claiming she was assaulted.

The complainant in the DAO rape case has been offered and accepted police protection from the Ministry of the Interior after facing months of sexual harassment and workplace abuse.

Gisèle Pelicot, a 73-year-old French woman, recounts her traumatic experience of being raped by 51 men over five and a half years and emphasizes her struggle to find joy in life after such a harrowing ordeal.

The Bombay High Court ruled that a child born to a rape victim can take the name and caste of the single mother, emphasizing the importance of societal acceptance and the rights of women.

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.

French rapper Naps, on trial for alleged rape, asserts that the encounter was consensual, claiming the victim was awake during the act.

The rape case against Zimbabwean preacher Walter Magaya has become controversial following the withdrawal of charges by one alleged victim amid claims of coercion.

Gisèle Pelicot, a French woman whose husband was convicted for orchestrating her mass rape, has published her memoir detailing her trauma and reasons for coming forward during a shocking trial.

The prosecution believes Marius Borg Høiby has raped a woman in her twenties while she was asleep at a hotel in Oslo, a charge he denies.