Sexual Assault News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Beyonce, Jay-Z removed from Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sexual assault lawsuit
Washington, April 13: Two major names have been removed from a sexual assault lawsuit involving music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
Women safety: Leave women alone, allow them to grow, urges SC
By Garima Tyagi, New Delhi, April 8 : The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over safety of women in the country and said that mindset of people has to change with regard to women.
Rajasthan HC grants interim bail to Asaram till July 1
Jaipur, April 7: The Rajasthan High Court has extended the interim bail of Asaram until July 1, while maintaining the conditions set by the Supreme Court. The hearing, which took place on Monday, was conducted by the division bench of Justice Dinesh Mehta and Justice Vineet Kumar.
Chandigarh: Gurdaspur pastor Jashan Gill accused of rape; family says daughter forced to go through abortion
Chandigarh, April 5: A self-styled pastor in Gurdaspur city of Punjab, Jashan Gill is accused of raping a 22-year-old woman, with the family alleging that Gill forced their daughter to undergo an abortion.
2017 Walayar rape-murder case: Kerala HC gives relief to parents of two girls
Kochi, April 2: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday through an interim order asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) not to take any action, including arrest, against the parents of two Dalit girls who were allegedly raped and murdered in Walayar in 2017.
I didn't want it to be a story about overcoming adversity: Director Gemma Blasco on Spanish drama 'Fury'
Washington, March 19: Gemma Blasco made her feature debut with the Spanish drama 'Fury', the tale of a young woman trying to cope with a traumatic experience and who finds a channel for her rage on the stage.
Harvey Weinstein's next court battle expected to be lengthy, complex trial
Washington, March 13: Harvey Weinstein appeared in a Manhattan court on Wednesday, as his attorneys and prosecutors laid out a preview of what to expect at his upcoming trial, scheduled to start in April.
Hampi gangrape: K'taka govt issues guidelines for homestay owners
Bengaluru, March 11: The Karnataka government issued a circular on Tuesday outlining guidelines for owners of homestays and resorts operating in tourist destinations across the state to ensure the safety of tourists.
Bangladesh: Students protest against rising gender-based violence, demand resignation of Home Advisor
Dhaka, March 10: Hundreds of students took to the streets in various parts of Bangladesh, including capital Dhaka, to protest against the rising incidents of sexual violence under the regime of current interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Nationwide protests erupt in Bangladesh after brutal assault of 8-year-old
Dhaka, March 9: Outraged by the brutal assault of an eight-year-old girl in Magura, citizens across Bangladesh took to the streets on Sunday, demanding justice and stricter measures to curb violence against women and children, according to local media reports.
Gang rape of Israeli tourist & homestay owner: K'taka govt committed to ensuring safety, says CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, March 8: Describing the gang rape of an Israeli tourist and a local homestay owner as a heinous act, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Congress-led Karnataka government is committed to ensuring the safety of tourists.
Heinous crime: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah directs officials to take immediate action in Hampi rape incident
Bengaluru, March 8: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday termed the Hampi rape incident a "heinous crime," and directed the police officials to take immediate action against the accused.
Tourist from Israel, homestay owner gang raped in K'taka; man from Odisha killed after being pushed into canal by rapists
Koppal (Karnataka), March 8: A horrific incident of three persons committing gang rape on two women, a tourist from Israel, and a female local homestay owner and killing a male Indian tourist who was with them, came to light on Saturday in Karnataka.
CPI-M legislator Mukesh missing from state party conference
Kollam (Kerala), March 6: As the CPI-M's four-day state party conference got underway in Kerala's Kollam on Thursday, the absence of beleaguered actor-turned-legislator Mukesh, who has been representing the constituency since 2016, became an issue of discussion.
Facts will be out after detailed investigation: Dy CM Ajit Pawar on Pune rape case
Mumbai, March 1: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said that the Pune rape accused was hiding in a sugarcane farm and was caught using a drone. He assured that a thorough investigation is underway to ensure justice.
Tamil Nadu: Mayiladuthurai District Collector transferred over controversial remarks
Tiruvalluvarandu, March 1: Mayiladuthurai District Collector, AP Mahabharathi, has been transferred following his controversial remarks in the case of the sexual assault of a minor girl.
TN police step up patrolling at railway stations following sexual assault bid in moving train
Chennai, Feb 10: The Government Railway Police (GRP) have intensified patrolling and enhanced security measures at all major railway stations across Tamil Nadu following the brutal attack on a pregnant woman, who was pushed off the ladies' compartment of a moving train near Katpadi Junction at Jolarpet during an attempted sexual assault.
I deny the allegations: Amanda Palmer responds to lawsuit against ex-husband Neil Gaiman
Washington, February 9: Amanda Palmer has finally broken her silence on the accusations against her and her ex-husband, Neil Gaiman.
Tamil Nadu CM announces financial aid for woman pushed off moving train
Chennai, Feb 9: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday announced Rs 3 lakh financial aid for a pregnant woman who was pushed off a moving train near Katpadi by a 27-year-old man after she resisted his sexual assault bid.
Society cannot have humanitarian approach towards an inhuman: CM Mamata Banerjee on RG Kar verdict
Kolkata, Jan 21: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday that society cannot have a “humanitarian” approach towards an “inhuman” individual.
Kerala Police arrest 57 of 59 accused in 18-year-old's sexual assault case
Pathanamthitta, January 20: Kerala Police have arrested all but two accused in connection with the sexual assault of an 18-year-old Dalit girl in Pathanamthitta district. Since the first case was registered by the Ilavumthitta Police on January 10, the Special Investigation Team arrested 57 out of the 59 accused, except for two who are abroad, according to the police.
DMK govt has failed again: TN Oppn leader EPS on sexual assault case at hospital
Chennai, Jan 13: AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), has accused the DMK government of failing to ensure the safety of women in the state.
Kerala teenager sexual assault : 43 arrested, 29 cases registered as police step up probe
Pathanamthitta, Jan 11: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the repeated sexual assault of a teenage girl in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district has registered 29 cases across five police stations in the state and arrested 43 individuals in connection with the case so far.