How Alan Jones’ arrest for indecent assault and sexual touching unfolded
Police called out to the former broadcaster in the loungeroom his luxury harbourside apartment to no avail. They found him in his bedroom, a court has heard.
· Clare Sibthorpe
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South Korea apologises for classing gay teens as delinquents
South Korea’s government has announced it will revise a youth counselling manual that categorised homosexuality as a form of juvenile delinquency, after facing a backlash sparked by local media reports earlier this week. Homosexuality was grouped alongside sexual violence, theft and drug abuse under “delinquency-rel…
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Activists call on Pope to expel abusers ahead of Latin America tour
LIMA, Peru — Activists gathered in Lima Thursday to call on Pope Leo XIV to expel sexual abusers from the Catholic church, demanding justice in a long-running scandal, ahead of his Latin America tour this week.
· Agence France-Presse
UK version of Married At First Sight cancelled after rape allegations
British broadcaster Channel 4 says the series will not be returning to screens after three contestants alleged they had been sexually assaulted during the making of the reality show.
Meghan’s half-brother named ‘person of interest’ in child abuse investigation
A Philippine government minister has described the Duchess of Sussex’s estranged father as “a possible sex offender of the grossest kind” – and says the police inquiry has now been widened to include his son.
· India McTaggart, Victoria Ward
‘Married at First Sight UK’ canceled after 2 women were allegedly raped by their husbands during production
The allegations were first reported by BBC in May.
· Vanessa Serna
California high school football team faces mass arrests — as cops find disturbing video evidence
Cops in this Bay Area enclave are investigating horrific allegations of hazing and sexual battery involving members of the reigning state champion El Cerrito High School football team — including a review of disturbing video evidence.
· Ross O'Keefe
How long Russell Brand will serve in UK prison revealed after guilty rape verdict
A UK legal expert exclusively tells Page Six that she expects the comedian to receive a significant custodial sentence following Thursday's guilty verdict.
· Teresa Roca, Nate Grant
Police thank victims for their bravery after Russell Brand conviction
Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault charges involving four women on allegations dating back more than 20 years.
Russell Brand found guilty in UK court
British actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Marital home of Russell Brand and Katy Perry asks $275K/month amid rape conviction
The Hollywood Hills spread the pair bought as newlyweds is seeking a new tenant as the comic faces prison.
· Mary K. Jacob
'I don't fear for my safety from online abuse - because we're so used to it'
Britain's Jodie Burrage speaks to BBC Sport about the online abuse she received after her recent defeat - and why it no longer comes as a surprise.
· Bbcsport
Feds slam NY sanctuary policies after illegal immigrant charged in brutal rape of 27-year-old woman
Reynaldo Mayna Cordero, a 35-year-old Peruvian immigrant who entered the US illegally in 2023, was free despite a string of violent crimes when he allegedly followed the victim into her Bedford-Stuyvesant apartment building and raped her on Sunday, the feds said.
· Joe Marino, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
The comedian and actor, 51, has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Monday.
Patient allegedly sexually assaults nurse at Melbourne forensic hospital
Police investigate an alleged sexual assault on a nurse by a patient at the high-security Thomas Embling Hospital this week.
· Rachel Eddie
Rusell Brand tells police he had ‘countless sexual encounters’ in never-before-seen interview before rape conviction
While being interviewed by police in Dec. 2023, Brand insisted his "consensual encounters" with women have been "unfavorably reframed decades later."
· Eric Todisco
Russell Brand’s lawyer lashes out at journalist after comedian is found guilty of rape: ‘You f–ked it’ up
"I hope you're pleased with yourself," attorney Ian Winter said to a Sunday Times employee at the Southwark Crown Court in London Thursday.
· Tamantha Ryan
Duchess of Sussex’s estranged half-brother ‘person of interest’ in child sexual abuse inquiry
Philippine official says there are ‘signs that point to Thomas Markle Jr’s involvement in crime’, but he’s not yet being treated as a suspectThe Duchess of Sussex’s estranged half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, has been named as a “person of interest” in the Philippine authorities’ inquiry into child sexual abuse image …
· Carolinedavies
Ceuta migrants detained for trafficking and rape
Police in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta have arrested three migrants for trafficking, drugging, and rape Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Brand is told to expect a prison sentence "of some length" and faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported.
· Bbcnews
Watch the police interviews with Russell Brand in lead up to comedian’s rape conviction
Russel Brand was convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault in his London criminal trial. Watch the police interviews with the disgraced comedian in the lead up to his conviction on Nov. 5, 2026. Brand, 51, was found guilty of anally raping a woman whom he met at a 2009 comedy show. The...
· Page Six Video
Russell Brand guilty of rape: All the heinous allegations, charges made against disgraced comedian
The disgraced comedian was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault in his London criminal trial.
· Tamantha Ryan
Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults
A jury at Southwark Crown Court convicted the 51-year-old comedian of one count of rape and three of sexual assault, acquitting him of two other rape charges; he will be sentenced Monday.
· REUTERS
Watch: Met Police interview Brand in 2025
Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three sexual assaults at Southwark Crown Court.
Comediante britânico Russell Brand é condenado por estupro
Tribunal em Londres reconheceu um caso de estupro e outros três de agressão sexual perpetrados por ator e influenciador, ex-marido da cantora Katy Perry.
· Redação DW
Convicted rapist Russell Brand facing fresh allegations — including from girl who was just 16
Police in London confirmed they were looking into the rape claims of two other women against the 51-year-old convicted rapist.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Russell Brand faces two more rape accusations after conviction: ‘Danger to women’
Brand was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault in his London criminal trial Wednesday. He faces a "significant" prison sentence.
· Riley Cardoza
British actor Russell Brand faces prison after rape, sexual assault conviction
Russell Brand was convicted on Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would receive a prison term when he is sentenced on Monday. He was taken into custody. A prosecutor said the British actor-comedian was a ruthless, calculating, ma…
· Associated Press
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault by UK court
British comedian was convicted by jury at London court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Southport and Nottingham attack victims demand end to data breaches
Families described the unauthorised access of confidential medical records as an "abuse of power".
· Bbcnews
Russell Brand behind bars after being found guilty of rape
Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would face "inevitably a significant custodial sentence".
· Mazoe Ford
Russell Brand is found guilty of rape and sexual assault, faces ‘significant’ prison sentence
Brand will be sentenced on Monday.
· Eric Todisco
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Actor and comedian, 51, found guilty of raping a woman and assaulting three othersFlashbulbs, lies and victim blaming: how Russell Brand’s trial unfoldedThe downfall of Russell Brand: from Big Brother and Hollywood to convicted rapistRussell Brand has been found guilty of raping a fan and sexually assaulting three o…
· Emine Sinmaz
Russell Brand convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
A jury in London on Thursday convicted Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault.
· Associated Press
Channel 4 axes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations
Decision made in wake of two reviews ordered following two allegations of rape and one of sexual misconduct during filmingChannel 4 has axed its money-spinning reality show Married at First Sight UK, after female participants made allegations of rape and sexual misconduct during its production.The broadcaster announ…
· Michael Savage
Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations
Three women made allegations about the men they were partnered with. Channel 4 has apologised and said the show's budget would be reinvested in "distinctive new programming".
· Bbcnews
SafeSport Will Now Alert Schools, Clubs if Coaches Sanctioned for Abuse Continue to Work With Kids
The post SafeSport Will Now Alert Schools, Clubs if Coaches Sanctioned for Abuse Continue to Work With Kids appeared first on ProPublica.
· Molly Hensley-Clancy
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino accused of ‘abuse of power’ over VIP Miami airport perks for wife, kids: experts
The soccer kingpin's wife, daughters and dogs enjoyed "red-carpet" protocol treatment at Miami International Airport at FIFA's request — leaving the governing body with serious ethics questions to answer.
· James Franey
Philippine police investigate Meghan’s brother as Markle child abuse inquiry widens
Philippine investigators are examining whether Thomas Markle Jnr, the half-brother of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was involved in alleged child sexual abuse offences as an investigation into their father widens, according to the country’s interior secretary on Thursday. Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla s…
· dpa
Former partner of Annastacia Palaszczuk faces court on sexual assault charges
Reza Adib has faced court for the first time since being charged with sexual assault offences.
DP pushes for probe into prosecutors who targeted Lee, Moon
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea is stepping up its push for a new special counsel probe into prosecutors' alleged power abuse concerning cases of President Lee Jae Myung and former President Moon Jae-in. The ruling party submitted the bill for a vote Thursday despite conservative opposition and will likely push…
· Son Ji-hyoung
Josh Jacobs calls more allegations of abuse surfacing ‘an attack on me’
Jacobs' attorneys released a detailed statement pushing back on the claims, and the running back addressed them on Wednesday.
· Christian Arnold
Short campaign for mayor race as byelection date set
The Redlands mayor quit last week citing a culture of bullying and harassment.
· Julius Dennis
Alan Jones trial hears of ‘bizarre coincidence’ with complainant and Herald journalist
Investigative journalist Kate McClymont has described an unlikely coincidence discovered during a conversation with a complainant in the indecent assault and sexual touching trial.
· Clare Sibthorpe, Harriet Alexander
WTA players facing abuse and threats on social media
The WTA believes that there is clear evidence linking betting and some of the more serious abuse.
· Peter Stebbings
California raisin heir accused of antisemitic terror campaign against rabbi neighbor warned to obey restraining order
Bruce Lion appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom after being charged with harassing Pacific Palisades neighbor Rabbi Zushe Cunin.
· Jeremy Louwerse
Anonymous celebrity admitted to psych ward after receiving 278-point probe into alleged sexual misconduct
A London judge rejected the celebrity's attempt to block ITN and the Guardian from publishing the report.
· Nate Grant, Sarah Jones
Democratic socialist Angela Gonzales-Torres unseats Jimmy Gomez in LA House race
In August, the House Ethics Committee confirmed it was investigating whether Gomez "may have engaged in sexual misconduct."
· Zain Khan
Husband who invited men to rape wife asked for an online review, court told
Nine men on trial in Manchester accused of either taking part in abuse or encouraging offending on internetA husband who invited other men to rape and sexually assault his wife arranged for “more and more individuals” to visit his marital home as he resolved “to satisfy his own perversity”, a jury has been told.The …
· Hannah Al Othman
Ree Drummond’s troubled son Jamar Goff sentenced in drug possession and assault case
The former college football player was also placed on 12 months of supervised probation and ordered to undergo a substance abuse evaluation and random drug testing.
· Sarah Jones, Nate Grant