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The trial involving Marius Borg Høiby, accused of multiple crimes including several counts of rape, has attracted significant media attention in Oslo.

A compensation scheme for victims of Abbé Pierre, who has faced allegations of sexual assault posthumously, has been implemented by Emmaüs International in collaboration with the French bishops' conference.

Victims of Marius Borg Høiby, son of the Norwegian crown princess, are seeking 1.9 million Norwegian kroner in damages amid ongoing criminal charges against him for rape and assault.

A lawsuit has been initiated against Marius Borg Høiby, who faces charges of rape and domestic violence, with compensation claims from the victims including Nora Haukland.

Michael Lee King was executed on death row for the rape and murder of Denise Amber Lee, with his last words criticized by the victim's family.

In the first two months of 2026, Espírito Santo, Brazil, reported over two cases of vulnerable rape daily, with a significant percentage involving children.

The lawyer for a police officer who reported her chief for alleged rape discusses the case and her client's concerns about being discredited.

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.

A Czech MP proposes abolishing the statute of limitations for rape, allowing victims to pursue justice years after the event.

The article discusses the emotional impact of a collective rape case in Copacabana, focusing on the perspectives of the victims' and perpetrators' mothers.

A teenager disclosed that she was raped by the same group implicated in a recent collective rape case in Copacabana, prompting other victims to come forward.

A dentist in Brazil has been accused of raping nine victims and allegedly began abusing children in his own family 25 years ago, according to a police delegate.

A university professor and lawyer was arrested for the sexual abuse of minors and for recording the abuse, allegedly luring victims with food.

The police in Rio de Janeiro initially refused to register a report concerning threats made against the 12-year-old sister of a gang rape victim.

Authorities in Northern Ireland have uncovered multiple potential victims related to a former police officer accused of serious sexual offences.

Following the arrest of dentist Luis Alberto Pohlmann Junior, nine victims have now reported being sexually abused by him, primarily during family gatherings in Teixeira Soares, Paraná.

A new initiative in the UK will provide legal support to rape victims to help them contest intrusive requests from police for personal information.

A dentist in Paraná has been arrested for allegedly abusing young patients and family members, following a lengthy investigation.

A 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a group of young men in Copacabana, leading to the revelation of a pattern of sexual violence and encouraging other victims to come forward.

Brazilian President Lula has enacted a law that establishes an absolute presumption of vulnerability for children under the age of 14 who are victims of rape, eliminating loopholes in the legal system.

In Ivory Coast, a medical certificate for rape is often required for filing complaints, which serves as a significant barrier for victims seeking justice due to its high cost.

The Toronto rape trial involving billionaire Frank Stronach sees significant challenges for the Crown, as multiple alleged victims recount incidents from decades past.

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies has approved legislation designed to penalize authorities who do not follow protocols protecting rape victims.

Angelo Lages, a police chief in Rio, has identified a minor as a key suspect in multiple rape cases, citing the minor's prior relationships with victims.

A collective rape case involving a 17-year-old girl in Rio de Janeiro has shocked Brazil, leading to the arrest warrants for four young men involved in the crime.

A suspect has been arrested for the alleged rape of three sisters in Tocantins, Brazil, as part of a police operation targeting sexual crimes against children.

Former Police Chief José Ángel González is attempting to discredit a recording made by a subordinate who alleges he sexually assaulted her in his official residence.

The investigator in the collective rape case involving a 17-year-old girl in Copacabana expects the fugitives to surrender within 24 hours as discussions are ongoing between their legal representatives.

A law professor and lawyer in Brazil has been arrested and barred from sharing messages from his alleged victims on social media after facing multiple rape allegations.

Two members of a group investigated for the collective rape of a 17-year-old girl in Rio de Janeiro are accused of a similar crime involving a previously undocumented 14-year-old victim.

Gisèle Pelicot receives a standing ovation from the Munich audience at the Residenztheater for her powerful message advocating for the voices of rape victims.

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

Two minor girls in Basti, India, were victims of sexual assault and have subsequently become mothers, leading to a societal uproar.

The prosecutor's office in Rio Grande do Sul has charged former law professor Conrado Paulino da Rosa with sexual crimes against ten women, including rape and psychological violence.

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.

Legal experts discuss the questionable application of precedents used in a recent acquittal of a man charged with raping a minor in Minas Gerais.

The article discusses a troubling increase in sexual violence in Baboua, Central African Republic, highlighting the social stigmas that prevent victims from speaking out and the support provided by local NGOs.

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

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

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

A 32-year-old man from Gävle, Sweden, has been charged with sexual offenses against 27 girls, including one from Denmark, involving over 50 incidents of child rape committed online from 2020 to 2025.

A man has altered his account three times regarding killing someone in what he claims was self-defense following a rape incident.

Gisèle Pelicot's memoir detailing her experience of sexual violence has been released in 22 languages, aiming to provide hope to other victims.

The article discusses the urgent need for Nigeria to recognize and support male survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, who are often ignored despite being victims of rape and trafficking.

A man in Sweden has been sentenced to eleven years in prison for committing multiple serious sexual offenses against a child, culminating in a total of 70 counts of serious rape.

A Yorkshire man is distressed after a Tinder rapist used his identity to deceive and abuse multiple victims.

Abdul Halim Khan, a former imam, has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences against minors, including nine counts of rape, after claiming to possess supernatural powers.

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.

The film 'Assi', directed by Anubhav Sinha and featuring Taapsee Pannu, presents a gripping narrative based on the real-life accounts of rape victims in India, aiming to provoke societal reflection on masculinity and the pervasive issue of sexual violence.

Flúvio Cosme Adão is being investigated for the crime of vulnerable rape against six victims in the Greater Curitiba area.