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sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Hakimi Faces Trial in France Over Rape Allegations, Court Confirms

A French appeals court confirmed that Morocco and Paris Saint‑Germain star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial on rape charges after prosecutors urged a trial following an investigation; Hakimi denies the accusations, saying fame has made him an easy target, and no trial date has been set yet. The case dates to a 2023 allegation involving a woman at Hakimi’s Paris-area home, and he remains active with Morocco at the World Cup while the proceedings continue.

via New York Post|

#france #hakimi #psg

police-and-courts1 month ago•17 min saved

Judge Drops Rape Charge Against Ex-BYU Player After Denying July Trial Delay

Utah’s Fifth District Court Judge Jay Winward dismissed the rape charge against Parker Kingston, a former BYU football player, after denying prosecutors’ bid to push the July 6–10 jury trial back; the case was dismissed without prejudice, allowing it to be refiled. Kingston’s defense argued that further delay would harm his education and life, while the alleged victim’s family said the ruling jeopardizes justice and indicated charges would be refiled. The judge said there is no constitutional right to a delayed trial when a speedy-trial right exists, noting Kingston’s life disruption and that the presumption of innocence remains.

via KSL News|

#byu-football #parker-kingston #police-and-courts

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Darren Sharper Nears Release After Federal Prison Transfer

Former NFL safety Darren Sharper, convicted of multiple rapes, was moved from federal prison on May 27 to either home confinement or a halfway house, bringing him closer to potential release. He was sentenced in 2016 to 18 years with credit for time served, and a 2025 bid for early release to seek treatment for traumatic brain injuries/CTE was denied. He is currently due to be freed on December 27, 2028.

via NBC Sports|

#darren-sharper #federal-prison #nfl-safety

law2 months ago•16 min saved

Weinstein Rape Trial Mistrial Pushes Renewed Pursuit of Case

A New York jury deadlocked on Harvey Weinstein’s third-degree rape charge after three days of deliberations, leading the judge to declare a mistrial. Prosecutors have 30 days to decide whether to retry the count. Weinstein, 74, remains incarcerated from a 2023 Los Angeles conviction, and sentencing on related counts could follow if prosecutors pursue the New York case again. Actress Jessica Mann testified during the trial, while Weinstein’s defense argued reasonable doubt and highlighted aspects of their interaction. The mistrial leaves the central charge unresolved and sets up the possibility of a fourth trial.

via Variety|

#harvey-weinstein #law #mistrial

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Fourth accuser testifies in Oslo rape case against crown princess's son

In Oslo, a fourth woman testified in the rape case against Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who faces 38 charges including rapes while the women were asleep; he denies the rapes and faces up to 16 years in prison. The testimony describes a night of drinking, alleged cocaine use, and filmed acts, with the investigation uncovering multiple videos and other alleged offenses; the case has deeply embarrassed the royal family, though Hoiby is not a member of the Royal House.

via CBS News|

#crown-princess #marius-borg-hoiby #norway

world9 months ago•1 min saved

Appeal Court Upholds Longer Sentence for Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case

A French court has reaffirmed the guilty verdict and increased the sentence for Husamettin Dogan, convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged, after his appeal was rejected, with the court sentencing him to 10 years in prison.

via The New York Times|

#appeal #conviction #france

world9 months ago•6 min saved

Gisèle Pelicot Confronts Rape Case in Court Amidst Denials and Testimonies

Gisèle Pelicot, a victim of serial rape and public advocate for justice, returned to court in France to confront her assailant Husamettin Dogan, who is appealing his conviction. The case involves graphic evidence of her assault, and Pelicot publicly denounced the denial of her attacker, emphasizing her ongoing fight for justice and awareness about sexual violence.

via The New York Times|

#court-trial #france #gisele-pelicot

world9 months ago•3 min saved

French Court Reexamines Gisele Pelicot Rape Case Amid Ongoing Concerns

A French appeals court is reviewing the case of Gisèle Pelicot, a woman who became a symbol of the fight against sexual violence after her ex-husband and other men were convicted of raping her while she was drugged. The case has sparked national discussions on rape culture and legal reforms, with the appeal focusing on a man challenging his nine-year sentence for his role in the assaults.

via CBS News|

#appeals-court #france #gisele-pelicot

world9 months ago•1 min saved

French Appeals Court Reexamines Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case

Gisèle Pelicot, a woman who was drugged and raped by multiple men in France, is returning to court for an appeal trial after 10 months, with one of the convicted men, Husamettin Dogan, appealing his sentence. Pelicot plans to attend the proceedings to see the case through, reaffirming her commitment to justice.

via The New York Times|

#appeal-trial #feminist-icon #france

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Conor McGregor's Appeal Rejected in Sexual Assault Case

Conor McGregor, the Irish MMA fighter and White House visitor, has lost his appeal in a civil rape case in Ireland, confirming he must pay damages to his accuser, Nikita Hand, after a jury found him liable for assault in 2018. The Court of Appeals rejected his appeal on all grounds, and McGregor faces ongoing legal issues, including another lawsuit in Florida.

via NPR|

#appeal-lost #civil-liability #conor-mcgregor

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Crystal Mangum Confesses to Fabricating 2006 Duke Lacrosse Rape Accusations

Crystal Mangum, who accused three Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006, has admitted she lied about the incident. Speaking from prison, where she is serving time for a separate murder conviction, Mangum expressed remorse and asked for forgiveness from the men she falsely accused. The case had significant repercussions, including the cancellation of Duke's lacrosse season and the disbarment of the district attorney involved. The players were exonerated in 2007, and settlements were reached with Duke University and the city of Durham.

via CNN|

#crime #crystal-mangum #duke-lacrosse

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Conor McGregor Faces Fallout After Civil Rape Case Verdict

Conor McGregor has been dropped by Proximo Spirits and IO Interactive following a civil court ruling in Ireland that found him liable for assault and ordered him to pay €250,000 to a woman who accused him of rape. Proximo Spirits will no longer use McGregor's name or image in marketing for Proper No 12 whiskey, and IO Interactive will remove his content from their Hitman game. The case involved allegations of a 2018 assault in a Dublin hotel, which McGregor denied, claiming the encounter was consensual.

via The Guardian|

#civil-court-ruling #conor-mcgregor #io-interactive

crime1 year ago•5 min saved

Conor McGregor Faces Backlash and Support Amid Assault Case Verdict

Conor McGregor was ordered to pay €250,000 in damages to Nikita Hand after a civil court found him guilty of raping her in 2018. The verdict led to a surge in calls to rape helplines and prompted several retailers to stop selling products associated with McGregor. The case has sparked public protests and calls for the Irish director of public prosecutions to explain why a criminal case was not pursued. Retailers like Tesco and Proximo Spirits have distanced themselves from McGregor's brands following the verdict.

via BBC.com|

#civil-verdict #conor-mcgregor #crime

legal2 years ago•5 min saved

"Judge's Unprecedented Decision in LSU Student Attack Case Raises Conflict Concerns"

District Judge Gail Horne Ray's recent decisions in high-profile rape cases, including dismissing a 1972 conviction and releasing a suspect on reduced bail, have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to her NAACP membership and her son's criminal history. The controversy is further fueled by the ongoing case of LSU student Madison Brooks, who was allegedly raped and later died, with the defense arguing racial bias in the prosecution. The Louisiana Supreme Court has paused actions pending a US Supreme Court ruling.

via New York Post |

#conflict-of-interest #judge-gail-horne-ray #legal

legal-news2 years ago•5 min saved

"Judge's Unprecedented Decision in LSU Student Attack Case Raises Conflict Concerns"

District Judge Gail Horne Ray's recent decisions in high-profile rape cases, including vacating a 1972 conviction and reducing bail for a rape suspect, have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to her affiliations and personal history. This controversy is further complicated by her role in the ongoing case of LSU student Madison Brooks, who was allegedly raped and later died after being hit by a car. The Louisiana Supreme Court has paused actions in the dispute until the U.S. Supreme Court rules.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#conflict-of-interest #judge-gail-horne-ray #legal-news