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Australia probes rape and torture claims from Gaza flotilla activists
world24 days ago

Australia probes rape and torture claims from Gaza flotilla activists

The Australian Federal Police have opened inquiries into allegations by Gaza flotilla activists that Israeli forces harmed detainees, including rape and torture, after their Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted. Four Australian activists met Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who urged an independent, transparent investigation. Israel says there is no credible evidence and has not received formal complaints, while the AFP will proceed with a victim-centered approach and provide updates as the inquiry progresses.

via BBC|
#australia#gaza-flotilla#independent-investigation
Armie Hammer Owns His Downfall in a Candid Hollywood Reporter Interview
entertainment25 days ago

Armie Hammer Owns His Downfall in a Candid Hollywood Reporter Interview

Armie Hammer tells The Hollywood Reporter that he bears responsibility for the scandals that derailed his career in 2021, saying he didn’t act on the allegations but acknowledges bringing dangerous people into his life and angering others; he was never charged, faced a LAPD investigation that didn’t lead to charges, left Los Angeles for the Cayman Islands for a time, and is now returning to acting with Citizen Vigilante, insisting he wouldn’t wish the controversy away even as he moves forward.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#armie-hammer#cannibalistic-fantasies#celebrity-news
Channel 4 Opens External Review Into MAFS UK Rape Claims
television1 month ago

Channel 4 Opens External Review Into MAFS UK Rape Claims

Channel 4 has launched an external review into rape allegations involving partners from Married at First Sight UK, with three women accusing on‑screen husbands of rape or non‑consensual sex; the men deny the claims. In response, Channel 4 has removed all MAFS UK episodes from its streaming service. The review has two strands—Clyde & Co examining welfare protocols and handling of the claims, and Lorraine Heggessey assessing whether welfare procedures should be strengthened. CPL Productions disputed elements of the claims, and a Panorama special is expected to air; Channel 4 says it acted quickly to prioritise contributor welfare.

via Deadline|
#channel-4#cpl-productions#external-review
Sri Lanka’s senior Buddhist monk arrested in alleged minor abuse case
asia2 months ago

Sri Lanka’s senior Buddhist monk arrested in alleged minor abuse case

Police in Sri Lanka arrested Pallegama Hemarathana, one of the country’s most senior Buddhist monks and chief custodian of a Bodhi-tree shrine, on suspicion of abusing a minor in 2022; the survivor’s mother was also arrested for alleged abetting. Hemarathana was taken from hospital and will appear in Colombo court as authorities imposed a travel ban while investigating an alleged abduction and prolonged sexual abuse of the girl. The case marks the highest‑ranking monk to face such allegations in Sri Lanka, arising after a March complaint and ongoing child-protection inquiries.

via The Independent|
#asia#buddhist#monks
Former private-school teacher nicknamed 'Mr. Wonderful' charged with rape of two former students
true-crime2 months ago

Former private-school teacher nicknamed 'Mr. Wonderful' charged with rape of two former students

A former private-school teacher at Miss Hall's School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, known as 'Mr. Wonderful,' has been charged with three counts of rape involving two former students. The alleged abuse occurred between 2000 and 2010 and involved grooming and years of trauma, according to prosecutors and the victims. Rutledge, 64, pleaded not guilty at Berkshire Superior Court, with a pre-trial hearing set for June 18. The survivors allege the school knew about the abuse and enabled a culture of harm, while Miss Hall's School says it is cooperating with authorities.

via AOL.com|
#massachusetts#matthew-rutledge#miss-halls-school
Swalwell's Lawyer Declares 'Regret Is Not Rape' Amid Fresh Allegations
politics2 months ago

Swalwell's Lawyer Declares 'Regret Is Not Rape' Amid Fresh Allegations

Eric Swalwell’s attorney Sara Azari publicly defended him amid new rape allegations, saying "regret is not rape" and arguing the accusations shouldn’t be decided in the court of public opinion as Swalwell resigns from Congress after multiple women allege sexual misconduct, including a Beverly Hills model who says she was choked and drugged, and other alleged incidents dating back to 2018 and 2024.

via New York Post|
#eric-swalwell#me-too-movement#politics
Allegations Emerge: Swalwell Accuser Details 2018 Drugging and Rape
politics2 months ago

Allegations Emerge: Swalwell Accuser Details 2018 Drugging and Rape

Lonna Drewes held a Los Angeles press conference accusing California Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018 after claiming she consumed only one glass of wine; her attorney said they will present evidence to police as she files a report. The live coverage also reports on Trump’s FISA debate, a push to remove Trump under the 25th Amendment, and Virginia joining the National Popular Vote compact.

via The Guardian|
#eric-swalwell#lonna-drewes#politics
Norway’s royal shadow: Crown Princess’s son goes on trial for alleged rapes
world5 months ago

Norway’s royal shadow: Crown Princess’s son goes on trial for alleged rapes

The 29-year-old Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, goes on trial in Oslo on 38 counts, including four rapes and a 2020 narcotics offense, with alleged offenses dating from 2018 to 2024; if convicted he faces up to 16 years in prison. Described as the biggest scandal in Norway’s monarchy in 120 years, the case has attracted intense media attention, though Hoiby and his parents emphasize equal treatment under the law as the proceedings run through March 19.

via CBS News|
#court-trial#crown-princess-mette-marit#marius-borg-hoiby
Controversy Surrounds Former Arsenal Player Thomas Partey Amid Rape Charges
sports1 year ago

Controversy Surrounds Former Arsenal Player Thomas Partey Amid Rape Charges

Arsenal's handling of Thomas Partey's rape allegations, including their decision not to suspend him during investigations and their subsequent actions after he was charged, raises serious moral questions about the club's stance on sexual assault allegations and their impact on societal attitudes, especially given their public support and contract negotiations with him despite ongoing legal proceedings.

via The New York Times|
#arsenal#club-suspension#morality-in-sports