All articles tagged with #rape conviction
James Holder, 54, cofounder of Superdry, was found guilty by Gloucester Crown Court of rape after a night out in Cheltenham; the jury acquitted him of assault by penetration. He and a male friend took the victim’s taxi to her flat, where Holder raped her as she cried, while he claimed the act was consensual. Holder was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.
A French court increased Husamettin Dogan's jail sentence to 10 years after he appealed his conviction for raping Gisèle Pelicot, a woman who was drugged and assaulted by her husband and others. Dogan argued he was also a victim and denied the rape, but the court rejected his claims, reaffirming his guilt amid graphic evidence. Pelicot, who testified about her trauma, emphasized her status as the sole victim and called for awareness and support for other victims.
Gisele Pelicot testified in France, asserting she never consented to the rape by a man who is appealing his 9-year sentence, while her former husband was convicted and sentenced to 20 years for drugging and allowing multiple men to assault her over nearly a decade. The defendant blames Pelicot's husband for luring him, but evidence and police testimony suggest he was fully aware of Pelicot's condition and participated willingly. A verdict is expected soon.
Nicholas Rossi, who faked his death and lived as a fugitive in Scotland, has been convicted of a 2008 sexual assault in Utah after being extradited to the US, with authorities linking him to multiple victims and uncovering his elaborate deception.
A man accused of faking his death and fleeing the U.S. to avoid allegations was convicted of rape in Utah, with prosecutors highlighting his history of sexual assault and fraud, and he faces a lengthy prison sentence.
K-pop singer Taeil, formerly of NCT, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for involvement in the sexual assault of a tourist in Seoul, following a guilty plea; the case has sparked public outrage and is part of a series of sex crime convictions involving K-pop idols.
Former NBA player Ben McLemore was sentenced to over eight years in prison after being found guilty of raping a woman at a 2021 party in Oregon. The jury convicted him of rape, unlawful sexual penetration, and sexual abuse, while acquitting him of another sexual abuse charge. The incident involved a woman who was intoxicated and unable to consent, according to prosecutors. McLemore, who last played for Portland in 2022, has since played overseas.
Ben McLemore, a former NBA player, was sentenced to 100 months in prison after being convicted of raping and sexually assaulting a woman at a 2021 house party in Oregon. The case involved a jury verdict and a statement from the victim, highlighting the serious consequences of his actions and the ongoing issues surrounding sexual assault allegations in sports.
Former NBA player Ben McLemore was found guilty of raping a woman during a party in Oregon, with the jury convicting him of rape, unlawful sexual penetration, and sexual abuse, highlighting that celebrity status does not exempt individuals from prosecution.
Former NBA player Ben McLemore was convicted of raping and sexually assaulting a woman at a 2021 lake house party in Oregon, with sentencing scheduled for July 9. The case highlighted the prosecution of criminal acts regardless of celebrity status.
Former NBA player Ben McLemore was convicted in Oregon of raping a woman at a team party, with the jury finding him guilty of rape and sexual abuse but acquitting him of one count of sexual abuse, highlighting that criminal justice applies regardless of celebrity status.
Former NBA player Ben McLemore was found guilty by an Oregon jury of first-degree rape and related charges stemming from an incident in 2021 while he was with the Portland Trail Blazers. The trial lasted 11 days, and sentencing is scheduled for July 9, with McLemore facing serious legal consequences.
Former NBA player Ben McLemore was found guilty of raping a woman at a team party in Lake Oswego after an 11-day trial in Oregon, with testimony from other ex-Blazer players.
Former Brazil footballer Dani Alves has been released from prison after posting a €1 million bail while awaiting the result of an appeal to his rape conviction. Alves was sentenced to 4½ years in prison by Catalonia's top court for sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022. He left the Brians 2 prison wearing a gray jacket over a white turtleneck, and is now required to surrender his passports, stay in the country, and adhere to other restrictions. The decision to grant him bail has sparked backlash, with the victim's lawyer criticizing it as "justice for the rich."
Former Brazil footballer Dani Alves will spend the weekend in prison after failing to come up with the €1 million bail required for his conditional release while awaiting the result of an appeal to his rape conviction. Alves' legal team had requested an extension but was unable to deliver the funds, and he hopes to have the money ready by Monday or Tuesday. The decision to grant Alves bail has sparked backlash, with the victim's lawyer calling it a "scandalous" decision, and all parties involved have been given three days to appeal. This comes in the wake of fellow footballer Robinho starting a nine-year prison sentence for rape, prompting discussions about the responsibility of athletes to set a positive example.