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world4 days ago•3 min saved

Allegations of Sexual Assault Emerge From Gaza Flotilla Detainees, Activists Say

Activists detained after attempting to ferry aid to Gaza claim abuse in Israeli custody, reporting at least 15 sexual assaults including rape and several hospitalisations; Israel denies the allegations and Reuters could not independently verify them. Probes are underway in Italy, with EU countries weighing sanctions while consular officials in Germany and France note injuries among detainees. The flotilla involved about 430 people on 50 ships, and the episode has drawn international scrutiny and calls for accountability.

via The Guardian|

#detention #flotilla #gaza

us-news11 days ago•72 min saved

Weinstein retrial ends in mistrial as jurors deadlock

A New York judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after jurors reported a deadlock, leaving prosecutors to decide whether to retry the case.

via AP News|

#harvey-weinstein #legal-proceedings #new-york

entertainment14 days ago•16 min saved

Hayden Panettiere Reveals a Shocking Incident at 18 Aboard a Boat

Hayden Panettiere discusses a terrifying incident from when she was 18, detailing how she was led into a small room on a boat and placed in bed next to an undressed, very famous man before escaping and realizing she wasn’t fully aware of what was happening; she recounts this in her forthcoming memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, out May 19.

via Page Six|

#entertainment #hayden-panettiere #memoir

entertainment23 days ago•18 min saved

Nevils Breaks Down Over Lauer Allegations, Recalling NBC's 'Rain Makers' Era

Brooke Nevils tearfully recounts her alleged assault by Matt Lauer and describes his era of near-invincibility at NBC's Today show, saying she initially tried to 'smooth things over' and later realized she was trapped; in a CNN interview and her memoir Unspeakable Things, she details the abuse, the fallout, Lauer's 2017 firing, and the broader wave of accusations that followed.

via Page Six|

#brooke-nevils #cnn-interview #entertainment

business-and-economy25 days ago•32 min saved

JPMorgan Executive Faces Sexual Assault and Racism Claims in New York Suit

A New York civil complaint accuses JPMorgan Chase executive director Lorna Hajdini of a months-long campaign of sexual assault, racial harassment and workplace intimidation against a former colleague, including unsolicited advances, derogatory racial slurs, alleged drugging with Rohypnol, and threats of retaliation; the plaintiff says the bank enabled the abuse and retaliated after reporting it, while JPMorgan denies the allegations and says it will defend the suit.

via Washington Times|

#business-and-economy #jpmorgan-chase #lawsuit

law26 days ago•6 min saved

Looksmaxxing Influencer Alorah Ziva Sues Clavicular Over Alleged Underage Assault

Aleksandra Mendoza, known as Alorah Ziva, filed a Miami-Dade County suit against streamer Braden Peters (Clavicular), accusing him of battery, fraud and emotional distress tied to alleged underage sex and nonconsensual drug-assisted activity, including an injection of Aqualyx during a livestream. Mendoza, who was 16 at the time of the alleged incidents in 2025, alleges Peters promised to boost her looksmaxxing presence and later engaged in manipulative behavior, with a sponsorship fallout following disputes. She seeks at least $50,000 in damages. Peters denies the allegations and has prior legal troubles unrelated to this case.

via WIRED|

#influencer #law #lawsuit

crime27 days ago•4 min saved

Life in prison for actor Nathan Chasing Horse over sexual assaults on Indigenous women

A Nevada judge sentenced former actor Nathan Chasing Horse, notable for Dances With Wolves, to life in prison after a jury found him guilty on 13 charges related to sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. Victims described enduring trauma and betrayal as he used his role as a spiritual leader to exploit them; he’ll be eligible for parole after about 37 years. Separate charges in Canada remain pending, with international prosecutors coordinating next steps after his U.S. case.

via PBS|

#crime #indigenous-women #nathan-chasing-horse

crime27 days ago•71 min saved

Weinstein accuser testifies he treated her as if he owned her

In a high-profile New York trial, Jessica Mann testified that Harvey Weinstein ignored her pleas and treated her as if she owned her body, describing the assault in vivid terms as the case proceeds.

via AP News|

#crime #harvey-weinstein #jessica-mann

crime27 days ago•17 min saved

Former Dances With Wolves Actor Sentenced to Life for Sexual Assault

Former Dances With Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse was sentenced to life in prison by a Nebraska judge after a jury convicted him on 13 counts related to sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, including a 14-year-old; prosecutors say he leveraged his status as a Lakota spiritual leader and led a group called The Circle to commit the abuse, and he will be eligible for parole after 37 years.

via Variety|

#crime #dances-with-wolves #indigenous-women

crime28 days ago•14 min saved

Dances With Wolves Actor Nathan Chasing Horse Sentenced to Life for Sexual Abuse Crimes

Nathan Chasing Horse, the actor from Dances with Wolves, was sentenced in Las Vegas to life in prison after being convicted on more than a dozen charges of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, including a 14-year-old victim. Prosecutors say he exploited his status as a spiritual leader in a two-decade pattern of abuse; he denies the allegations and faces additional charges in Canada (British Columbia) with a warrant in Alberta. Parole eligibility is in 2063.

via Deadline|

#crime #dances-with-wolves #indigenous-women-and-girls

crime28 days ago•1 min saved

Ex-Dances With Wolves Actor Sentenced to At Least 37 Years for Sexual Assault of Indigenous Women

Former actor Nathan Chasing Horse, known for his role in Dances With Wolves, was sentenced in Nevada to at least 37 years in prison after being convicted on 13 charges for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, including a victim who was 14 when the abuse began; prosecutors said he exploited his status as a spiritual leader, and a judge noted he preyed on the women's spirituality.

via BBC|

#crime #dances-with-wolves #indigenous-women

crime28 days ago•4 min saved

Former Dances With Wolves actor handed life in prison for Indigenous sexual assaults

A Nevada judge sentenced Nathan Chasing Horse, the actor from Dances With Wolves, to life in prison after a jury found him guilty on 13 charges related to sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls; he’ll be eligible for parole after 37 years. Victims described enduring trauma and loss of trust as he exploited his role as a Lakota spiritual leader, and related charges in Canada and Alberta remain pending.

via NBC News|

#crime #dances-with-wolves #indigenous-women

crime28 days ago•4 min saved

Dances With Wolves actor receives life sentence for Indigenous women’s sexual abuse

A Nevada judge sentenced former actor Nathan Chasing Horse to life in prison after a jury convicted him on 13 counts of sexual assault against Indigenous women and girls, including a 14-year-old; prosecutors said he used his status as a Lakota medicine man to prey on victims for nearly two decades, while charges in Canada and Alberta remain unresolved.

via CBS News|

#crime #indigenous-women #life-imprisonment

crime28 days ago•79 min saved

Dances With Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assaults

Nathan Chasing Horse, known for Dances With Wolves, was sentenced to life in prison in Nevada after a jury found him guilty on multiple sexual assault charges involving Indigenous women and girls; three accusers testified and prosecutors say he exploited his Lakota identity as a healer to abuse victims, with convictions on some counts and acquittals on others.

via AP News|

#crime #criminal-justice #indigenous-people

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Aunt's heartbreak as San Jose toddler's foster case prompts CPS reform calls

The aunt of 2-year-old Jaxon mourns his death after he was allegedly sexually assaulted and killed by his cousin while in foster care in San Jose. The 18-year-old suspect faces murder and multiple felonies and could be tried as an adult; investigators say abuse occurred during the county placement, and the foster mother has a prior felony child-endangerment conviction. The family is pushing for CPS reform, plans to sue the county, and the aunt publicly floated the death penalty for the teen as part of seeking justice.

via New York Post|

#california #crime #foster-care