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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Convicted sex offenders receive threatening letters โ€“ demanded for money

Several men in Sweden have received threatening letters demanding payment to avoid being publicly exposed for their previous sexual offenses against minors.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

'No one is above the law': Met commissioner says investigations into Epstein files send 'right message'

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner emphasizes the importance of ongoing investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's files to demonstrate that sexual offenders, regardless of their power, will be held accountable.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

In focus: Can chemical castration stop child abuse?

The debate around chemical castration has gained traction in Swedish politics, particularly in relation to handling sexual offenders ahead of the upcoming elections.

Feb 28 โ€ข 05:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Serial rapist jailed for sexually touching Sydney schoolgirl

Graham James Kay, a 74-year-old serial rapist, has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for sexually touching a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Sydney.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Sexual Offenders: Missing Testimonies in the Epstein Files That Could Implicate Trump

The article discusses the absence of testimonies in the Jeffrey Epstein documents that could have incriminating implications for Donald Trump, amidst ongoing scrutiny of the government's handling of these files.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Courts Ignore STJ Understanding on Sexual Abuse of Vulnerable Persons

Brazilian courts have been disregarding a summary from the Superior Court of Justice regarding sexual abuse of vulnerable individuals, resulting in the acquittal of adult offenders.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

ICE arrests illegal immigrants convicted of child rape, sexual assault, drug trafficking

ICE has arrested several illegal immigrants previously convicted of violent and sexual crimes as part of efforts to enforce immigration laws.

Feb 21 โ€ข 02:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

The arrest of a Brazilian man that shook a global network of child abusers

A Brazilian man known as Lubasa, who managed several major child sexual abuse forums on the dark web, was arrested by Brazilian Federal Police, revealing insights into a vast network of offenders.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

BBC true crime documentary explores 'unimaginably dark' subject matter tonight

A BBC true crime documentary airing tonight delves into the dark world of child sexual abusers on the internet, following undercover investigators worldwide as they work to apprehend these dangerous offenders.

Feb 17 โ€ข 00:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Number of Sexual Offenders is Rising - Prisoners are Rehabilitated According to a Model Developed in Finland

The number of sexual offenders serving unconditional prison sentences in Finland has increased significantly, with reported numbers rising from 178 in 2023 to 294 in 2025.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Sex Offenders Among Children Reassigned After Investigation

The Swedish Correctional Services has reassigned three convicts guilty of sexual crimes after a review revealed misplacements in youth associations.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

The Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden proposes chemical castration for offenders

Sweden's Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch proposes chemical castration for convicted sexual offenders, particularly those guilty of child abuse or severe rape, as a condition for parole due to rising safety concerns among women.

Feb 10 โ€ข 22:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Busch: Chemical Castration for Pedophiles

Ebba Busch, leader of the Christian Democrats in Sweden, proposes chemical castration for sexual offenders against children as a condition for conditional release.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
Crime & Justice

Epstein Really Wanted to Meet Putin, Mentioned at Least a Thousand Times in Documents

Documents revealing the actions of American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein mention Russian President Vladimir Putin over a thousand times, but not in connection with sexual abuse.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

To the sex offenders registry - for life: Galinauskas assaulted a sleeping victim

A Lithuanian man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for assaulting a sleeping woman and will be permanently added to the sex offenders registry.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

The shocking abysses of the rich, powerful, and broken

The article discusses the disturbing details of the Epstein case and emphasizes the responsibility of prosecutors to bring powerful sexual offenders to justice regardless of their status or past achievements.

Feb 2 โ€ข 12:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

What was once perceived as hardcore is now considered flower sex

Therapist Heike Melzer notes a 'brutalization' in sexuality, leading to serious consequences for relationships, and highlights the differing impacts on men and women, as well as her increasing number of clients being sexual offenders.

Jan 14 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Child Sexual Offenders: Background Checks Have Excluded Nearly 3000 Dangerous Profiles for Children

Nearly 3000 individuals have been removed from child protection and early childhood sectors due to background checks, according to the High Commissioner for Children Sarah El Haรฏry.

Jan 13 โ€ข 22:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Smartphone ban for under-14s? 'Adult offenders are the problem,' say the Greens

Thuringia's Prime Minister Voigt advocates for a smartphone ban for children under 14 to protect them from violent and pornographic content and sexual harassment, igniting debate among education experts and in the Bundestag.

Jan 2 โ€ข 15:00 UTC

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