sexual assault
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Harvey Weinstein’s legal team has launched an appeal, contending that the disgraced film producer was deprived of a fair trial during his 2022 conviction for rape and sexual assault in Los Angeles. Weinstein, sentenced to 16 years in prison, asserts that crucial evidence was improperly excluded, hindering his ability to present a robust defense. This…
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A federal judge handed down a life sentence to Charles Barrett, a professional rock climber convicted of aggravated sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact at Yosemite National Park in 2016. Despite the severity of his crimes, Barrett exhibited no signs of remorse, maintaining his innocence and portraying himself as a victim of false accusations. Prosecutors…
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In the legal battle surrounding former President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against ABC, the network’s legal team is intensifying efforts to dismiss the complaint. They contend that Trump’s allegation of defamation against host George Stephanopoulos is essentially splitting hairs over semantics. The latest filing, submitted on Friday, delves into the intricacies of the case, pushing…
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Recent developments indicate that federal investigators are poised to bring forth accusers of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs before a federal grand jury, signaling a potential escalation in the ongoing probe by the US Justice Department. Sources familiar with the investigation have revealed to CNN that potential witnesses, including individuals who have filed civil lawsuits…
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According to Pew research, in approximately 3 out of 4 civil cases in America, at least one side will not have legal representation. In cases where an individual is up against an institution, the institution secures legal representation while the individual does not – almost 90% of the time. Facing countless barriers to justice, from poverty…
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In a shocking development, a woman has come forward with allegations of rape against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, adding to the mounting accusations against him. According to TMZ, April Lampros has filed a lawsuit claiming that Diddy sexually assaulted her in the 1990s while she was a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology.…
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An aspiring police officer was put behind bars on May, 8, after admitting that he sexually assaulted a victim during an interview for the job. Reports say 26-yearold Stephen Bodley openly admitted to the offence during a job interview for the Apopka Police Department. According to the Tampa Bay Tribune, Bodley was interviewing with the…
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Fauziya Abashe, an ex-lover of DJ Akademiks, has filed a lawsuit against him, alleging rape and defamation in recent court filings. Abashe, also known as Ziya, claims she met AK online and visited his residence on July 16, 2022, where she alleges she was sexually assaulted by AK and two other men after being given…
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ABSTRACT Papadimitropoulos v The Queen has shaped many decisions in Anglo-American jurisdictions. The case is often quoted by judges to underscore the position that only in cases of the identity of the man and the nature of the act would fraud be allowed to vitiate consent in rape and other sexual assault trials. The courts…
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The son of renowned rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Christian Combs, is facing allegations of sexual assault and drugging, adding to the mounting controversy surrounding the Combs family. Details surrounding the reported lawsuit against Christian Combs are sparse, with the identity of the alleged victim remaining undisclosed. Despite the lack of specific information, the accusations have…
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