11 h. ago Labour councillor who sexually abused vulnerable schoolgirl in his office learns his fate

David Graham, who was said to be a senior figure in the Scottish Labour party, groomed and sexually abused a vulnerable teenager over a six-month period in 2023

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11 h. ago David Graham: Disgraced Fife sex offender councillor jailed for grooming and sexually abusing vulnerable girl

A shamed Fife councillor who was convicted of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl has been sentenced to 27 months in jail.

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12 h. ago Fife councillor jailed for sexual abuse of vulnerable teen girl

David Graham, 43, targeted the victim in 2023 over a six month period.

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29 h. ago Michael Franti ‘vehemently denies’ sexual abuse and grooming allegations after Victoria Canal statement

Canal said an older artist who helped launch her career groomed and abused her when she was 19

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4 d. ago Universal deny that head Lucian Grainge was personally involved in Kendrick Lamar attack on Drake

UMG have called for Drake’s motion to include Grainge’s communications on the matter to be denied, calling it ‘so strained’ as to ‘defy credulity’Universal Music Group has denied new allegations made by Drake’s lawyers that its British chair and chief executive Lucian Grainge had a “role in and knowledge of the scheme to defame and harass” the Canadian rapper by peer Kendrick Lamar, and that as such the label should “collect, review and produce” communications by Grainge.Drake is suing UMG – his label Republic’s parent company – over its release of Lamar’s 2024 diss track Not Like Us, which contains the line: “Say, Drake, I hear you like ’em young Certified Lover Boy? Certified pedophiles.” The artwork for the global hit single features an image of Drake’s home dotted with icons used to identify the homes of registered sex offenders. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago California governor calls for a special election to introduce new US House maps – live

Gavin Newsom announces plans to ask voters to approve new congressional maps in response to a redistricting plan by TexasMelania Trump has demanded that Hunter Biden retract comments linking her to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and has threatened to sue if he does not.Biden, the son of the former president Joe Biden, alleged in an interview this month that Epstein introduced the first lady to Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Trump repeats false claims about DC crime and praises order allowing city police to work closer with Ice agents – live updates

Trump says, without evidence, that law enforcement officials who have created ‘fake’ crime statistics, are ‘under investigation’Melania Trump has demanded that Hunter Biden retract comments linking her to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and has threatened to sue if he does not.Biden, the son of the former president Joe Biden, alleged in an interview this month that Epstein introduced the first lady to Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Trump rails about ‘rampant’ crime and social security fraud without evidence – live updates

Trump also claims his domestic policy bill, which he signed into law last month, enshrines ‘no tax’ on social security for America’s seniorsMelania Trump has demanded that Hunter Biden retract comments linking her to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and has threatened to sue if he does not.Biden, the son of the former president Joe Biden, alleged in an interview this month that Epstein introduced the first lady to Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Melania Trump demands Hunter Biden retract comments linking her to Jeffrey Epstein

First lady threatens to sue Joe Biden’s son after he said the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein introduced her to Donald TrumpMelania Trump has demanded that Hunter Biden retract comments linking her to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and has threatened to sue if he does not.Biden, the son of the former president Joe Biden, alleged in an interview this month that Epstein introduced the first lady to Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Author bans Andrew's pal Lady V from book launch

With explosive claims about Prince Andrew - his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein - Andrew Lownie's book on the Duke of York has rocked the monarchy.

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6 d. ago Child sex offender who penned 'paedo manifesto' breaches order after failing to report to cops

Darren Adams - who claimed his "community" of fellow paedophiles faced discrimination - was fined £200 after he admitted the charge at Perth Sheriff Court.

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6 d. ago Karen Matthews' paedophile ex boyfriend flees home after graffiti appears

Convicted sex offender Craig Meehan has fled his home, neighbours have said

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7 d. ago Guatemalan judge finds six people guilty over deaths of 41 girls in 2017 fire

Two officers and four ex-child protection officials found guilty after fire at state shelter that had a history of abuseA Guatemalan judge has found six people guilty over the deaths of 41 girls in a raging 2017 fire at a state shelter for vulnerable youths that had a history of abuse.The sentencing is a step towards closure in one of the most horrific and deadly events in Guatemalan history. The tragedy drew international attention and highlighted pervasive abuse in the government’s shelter system. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Rise in sex offenders using 'sleepwalker defence' to deflect rape charges, CPS prosecutor warns

Sexsomnia is a rare condition that causes people to engage in sexual activity while completely asleep, with sufferers having no memory of their actions.

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9 d. ago JD Vance’s attempt to link Democrats to Epstein renews calls to ‘release the files’

Vice-president tries to deflect criticism and blames Biden for doing ‘absolutely nothing’ about convicted sex offenderFour days after JD Vance reportedly asked top Trump administration officials to come up with a new communications strategy for dealing with the scandal around the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, he appears to have put his foot in it, sparking a new round of online outrage even as he tried to defuse the furor.In an interview with Fox News broadcast on Sunday, the vice-president tried to deflect criticism of the administration’s refusal to release the Epstein files by blaming Democrats. He accused Joe Biden of doing “absolutely nothing” about the scandal when he was in the White House. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Face of shameless sex offender who fled to Pakistan rather than facing justice

A warrant has been issued for his arrest

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1 week ago Convicted child sex offender 'fled to Pakistan' during his trial

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Hassan Mahmood, 23, and he's facing a long jail sentence

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1 week ago NCA taking over inquiry into allegations police took part in Rotherham abuse

It comes after five women alleged they were exploited by grooming gangs in the town when they were children and also sexually abused by officers

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1 week ago British FBI to investigate claims police sexually abused grooming gang victims

South Yorkshire Police have handed the investigation to the NCA

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1 week ago Trump officials reportedly met at White House to discuss strategy around Epstein files

Legal group sues for records related to officials’ correspondence about Epstein documents and about Epstein and Trump’s relationshipAn advocacy group sued the US justice department and the FBI on Friday for records detailing their handling of the sex-trafficking investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The legal organization Democracy Forward is seeking records related to senior administration officials’ communication about Epstein documents and any regarding correspondence between Epstein and Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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