Billionaire Amy Griffin hits back at claims she stole her story of childhood sex abuse, says she is now being ‘hunted’: sources
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Abuse in media industry probably still happening, minister warns in wake of Brand case
Lisa Nandy tells the BBC "many people" in the media industry have come forward to her.
· Bbcnews
Daycare director, two caregivers indicted over 400 alleged abuse incidents involving 17
According to the indictment, the defendants implemented a series of cruel "punishment methods" at the daycare center.
· GILAD MORAG
Female sports journalists have always faced sexism. Social media has made it vicious and relentless | Anjali Doshi
I have reported on cricket for two decades. The abuse I have been subjected to in recent years is shocking and demoralisingBy Wisden Cricket MonthlyTwenty-four years ago I walked into the Wankhede press box for the first time, to cover an India v England one-day international. That sultry Mumbai evening, Andrew Flin…
· Anjali Doshi
Gambia's opposition leader Bensouda files for presidential election despite abuse allegations
Supporters of Gambia’s UNITE-led coalition celebrated on Friday as their party leader Talib Ahmed Bensouda filed his candidacy papers for next month’s presidential election. The move comes despite a government report last week accusing the popular former mayor of financial improprieties.
· AfricaNews
CHR holds media training to promote gender-responsive reporting and journalist safety
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) conducted a Gender Sensitivity Training for Media on Oct. 15, 2026 at the CHR Central Office, advancing a broader approach to media safety that recognizes journalists as professionals responsible for human rights-based reporting and as rights-holders entitled to protection from g…
· The Manila Times
Church abuse survivors to be honoured in memorial
After a decade of advocacy, memorials honouring and supporting victim-survivors of institutional clergy abuse will be put in at two sites in Ballarat.
· Laura Mayers
Navy veteran blindsided as rapist could land parole hearing months after sentencing
In September 2025, Anthony Favors, 57, who initially faced six indictments, including abduction and burglary, took a plea deal for two counts of rape to secure a 24-year prison sentence.
· Fox News
Thomas Markle, Jr. receives apology from Philippine police after wrongly being cited ‘person of interest’ in father’s child sex abuse probe: report
The report came one day after his father, Thomas Markle Sr., was arrested in Florida on child porn charges.
· Jane Herz
Meghan Markle dad busted for child abuse sex photos
MIAMI — Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, was arrested in Florida on Friday (Saturday in Manila) over alleged possession of images of child sexual abuse, officials said.
· Agence France-Presse
Illegal immigrant arrested for multiple rapes in East Hampton
Wilfrido Maurath Tacuri, a 49-year-old undocumented man from Ecuador, was arrested in East Hampton and charged with three counts of rape.
· Shane Galvin
Victims in rape cases must not feel like they are on trial, Burnham says
The PM was responding after a police chief said comments made during Russell Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".
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Adelaide activist charged with stalking South Australian MP
An Adelaide activist has been arrested and charged with the stalking and harassment of South Australian MP, Nat Cook.
Activist charged with stalking of MP
An Adelaide activist has been arrested and charged with the stalking and harassment of MP, Nat Cook.
Man arrested and charged for alleged harassment of SA Speaker
South Australian Police have arrested and charged a man for alleged stalking and harassment.
Man arrested and charged for alleged harassment of SA Speaker
South Australian Police have arrested and charged a man for alleged stalking and harassment.
The rise and fall of Russell Brand, shapeshifting sexual predator
After decades of trading on chaos and casting himself as an untamed spirit, a London court exposes the reality behind the comic facade.
· Guy Kelly
Cornell faculty vote ‘no confidence’ in university leadership after alleged fraternity gang rape
Cornell University's Faculty Senate approved a resolution Friday declaring “no confidence” in the school's top leaders, a symbolic gesture reflecting deep discontent on campus in the wake of a former student's lawsuit saying she was gang raped at a fraternity party in 2024.
· Associated Press
Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas, charged with possession of child sexual abuse photos
Authorities in the Philippines, where Thomas Markle — the estranged father of Britain's Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle — had previously lived, began investigating him last month over allegations he possessed child sexual abuse images
· Jasmine Payo
Meghan's estranged father arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials
TAMPA, Florida — The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was arrested Friday at a senior care facility in Florida on a charge of keeping child sexual abuse material in storage units in California, authorities said.
· Associated Press
Cornell faculty declares no confidence in university leaders over handling of sexual abuse case
The former student, who is identified by the pseudonym Jane Doe in court documents, alleged in her civil complaint that Cornell failed to protect her from being raped.
· REUTERS
Cornell faculty vote no-confidence in leadership after gang rape case
Faculty members at Cornell University on Friday passed a no-confidence resolution against the elite college’s leadership over its handling of an alleged gang rape that has sparked outcry in the US. The vote is not binding but marks a strong symbolic rebuke of administrators at the Ivy League college in New York stat…
· Agence France-Presse
Cornell faculty declare ‘no confidence’ in school’s leadership as gang rape case drives campus discontent
The resolution passed 75-50, with five faculty senators abstaining and five others not voting, according to an email sent to Faculty Senate members on Friday afternoon.
· Associated Press
Disgraced ex-cop killed Sandra Birchmore to ‘clean up his mess’ after years of abuse, affair: feds
Disgraced ex-Massachusetts cop Matthew Farwell killed Sandra Birchmore to "clean up his mess" because he knew his years of abuse were about to be "exposed," federal prosecutors charged Friday in closing arguments.
· Kyle Schnitzer, Priscilla DeGregory
Meghan's father Thomas Markle appears in court over child sex abuse material
The 82-year-old appeared in court in Florida after the FBI searched two Los Angeles-area storage units he rented.
· Bbcnews
'No confidence' vote against Cornell leadership after alleged gang rape
The symbolic gesture reflects a deep discontent on the New York campus in the wake of a former student's lawsuit saying she was gang raped at a fraternity party in 2024.
Thomas Markle sensationally released back to dementia care facility after first court appearance
FBI agents seized material suspected of containing child sexual abuse imagery found in storage units rented by Markle.
· Jolie Zenna
Meghan Markle’s estranged father arrested by FBI
The FBI has swooped in on Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle, arresting the 82-year-old in Florida after a California investigation into child sexual abuse material.
Meghan Markle’s father arrested in US over alleged child sex abuse photos
US authorities found sexually explicit photos that appeared to show Thomas Markle with prepubescent girls.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Jax Taylor demands ex Brittany Cartwright pay him $17K a month in spousal support, claims she ruined his career with abuse allegations
The "Vanderpump Rules" alums, who split in 2024, reached a custody agreement regarding their 5-year-old son, Cruz, in March.
· Riley Cardoza
Katy Perry’s marriage to Russell Brand was blocked from mention in his rape trial: report
The prosecution wanted to mention the "Firework" singer and her relationship with Brand during the trial, according to a new report.
· Eric Todisco
Unsealed Thomas Markle docs detail horrifying new child abuse allegations against 82-year-old
Meghan Markle's father was arrested in Florida on Friday for possession of child porn, two weeks after news broke that he was under investigation.
· Riley Cardoza
Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, arrested for child pornography possession
The Daily Mail, which first reported the arrest, said Markle Sr., 82, was arrested at his senior living community in Lakeland, Florida, over alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.
· REUTERS
Russell Brand books withdrawn by UK publishers after his conviction for rape and sexual assault
Pan Macmillan and Hodder & Stoughton have both confirmed that work by the comedian and writer will be pulled, and other publishers’ books are no longer availableTwo major British publishers have confirmed they have pulled Russell Brand’s books from sale after he was convicted of rape and sexual assault.The comedian …
· Emma Loffhagen
Meghan Markle's father charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
US authorities have charged Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, with possessing child sexual abuse material, alleging they have photos of him with prepubescent girls.
· Riley Stuart
Meghan’s father Thomas Markle arrested in US on child sex abuse material charges
The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was arrested on Friday at a senior care facility in Florida on a charge of keeping child sexual abuse material in storage units in California, authorities said. Thomas Markle Snr was in a wheelchair wearing handcuffs when he was transported by ambula…
· Associated Press
Meghan Markle’s father arrested in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material – reports
Father of the Duchess of Sussex was taken into custody near Tampa, US prosecutors saidThomas Markle, the father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was arrested by US federal agents in Florida on Friday and charged in connection with possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Federal Bureau of Investi…
· Richardluscombe
Thomas Markle child porn arrest live updates: Meghan’s estranged father in custody, weeks after sex-abuse photos allegedly found in his home
Follow live updates on Meghan Markle's estranged father's arrest Friday on child porn charges.
· Kaydi Pelletier
Inside ‘petrified’ Russell Brand’s brutal first night in prison — from mortifying strip search to mental health evaluations
Russell Brand was reportedly “petrified” during his brutal first night in a UK prison after his rape conviction.
· Eric Todisco
Leader of Kenyan doomsday cult linked to over 400 deaths sentenced to 200 years in prison
Mackenzie is also facing terrorism and manslaughter charges for the more than 200 other victims, as well as child abuse and torture charges in two other courts.
· Associated Press
‘I’m not shaving my legs just to not orgasm’: 14 single women on their relationship to sex
Women of all ages across the globe open up about their sexual experiences amid a time of supposed societal sexual upheaval The recently released film Wicker is full of sex. So much sex that some theaters released a 4D version where audiences can feel their seats creak in sync with the passionate lovemaking of the pr…
· Madeleine Aggeler
Ex-cop charged with killing sex abuse victim Sandra Birchmore faces verdict — after grim details emerged at trial
Sandra Birchmore was allegedly groomed by police officers, sexually abused from the age of 15 and then murdered when she got pregnant in 2021 by disgraced Stoughton Detective Matthew Farwell.
· Kyle Schnitzer, Priscilla DeGregory
Ex-Japan prosecutor who accused boss of rape says dignity ‘shattered’
The ex-prosecutor, who uses the pseudonym Hikari, came forward in 2024 to accuse her boss of raping her six years earlier.
· No Author
Russell Brand guilty of rape, three sexual assaults
LONDON — British comedian Russell Brand was on Thursday found guilty by a London jury of one rape and three sexual assaults, involving a total of four women.
· Agence France-Presse
Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes cleared of rape allegation as woman charged with false statement
New Zealand police dismiss claim of sexual assault at Auckland hotelIncident alleged to have occurred after football friendly in MarchNew Zealand police have dismissed a rape allegation against Cape Verde football captain Ryan Mendes and have charged the accuser with making a false statement.Detective inspector Scot…
· Associated Press
The crimes of Russell Brand - podcast
In the decades he’s spent on screens, Russell Brand’s been a comedian, an actor, a presenter and a political anarchist.Now he has been convicted of rape and sexual assaults.Emine Sinmaz reportsWe’ve seen many iterations of Russell Brand. Camp Camden goth. Outrageous standup and TV host. Hollywood star. Political ana…
Police investigate alleged rape of nurse at Thomas Embling Hospital
The nurse was allegedly raped when staffing numbers were low at Victoria’s only mental health hospital for prisoners.
· Henrietta Cook, Melissa Cunningham
Dolly Parton’s manager drops complaint accusing nephew of harassment
Tennessee filing gives no reason for withdrawal over Bryan Seaver after estate secured restraining order against himDolly Parton’s longtime manager on Thursday dropped a complaint that accused the late singer’s nephew of threatening her estate and its employees.She’s Alive, the entity founded to manage and protect P…
· Associated Press
The Papers: 'Justice' and 'Predatory' Brand faces jail
Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault conviction leads many of Friday's papers.
· Bbcnews