10 h. ago Gerard Depardieu acknowledges boorish behaviour but denies sexual assault

PARIS — Actor Gerard Depardieu acknowledged Tuesday that he used crude and heated language around a woman who accuses him of sexual assault and grabbed her hips but denied assaulting her, as he testified for the first time at his landmark trial in Paris.  “I understand perfectly if she’s a bit upset,” he said of […]

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25 h. ago Calgary police officer acquitted of allegation he sexually assaulted woman during rough sex on first date

The 12-member Court of King’s Bench jury acquitted suspended Const. Brandon Kan of sexual assault in connection with an Oct. 10, 2020 incident

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3 d. ago Sexual assault charge linked to incidents at Central Memorial Park

Woman walking dog says man approached her and made non-consensual contact before doing the same to second victim

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5 d. ago In Calgary courts: Calgary police officer says encounter was consensual at sexual assault trial

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 17-21, 2025

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6 d. ago North York hairdresser accused of sexually assaulting youth customers

A 60-year-old North York hairdresser has been charged with sexual assault involving male youth customers. In a news release issued on Tuesday night, Toronto Police said the accused owns a salon called “Miss Agot” in the Bathurst St.-Wilson Ave. area. Police said that on March 7, a male youth attended the salon for a haircut […]

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7 d. ago Suspect arrested after sexual assault in London business: Police

London police have arrested a suspect in an alleged sexual assault at a business.

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7 d. ago Police seek suspect in sexual assault at north London business

London police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a sexual assault at a north London business earlier this month. A woman inside a business in the area of Fanshawe Park and Wonderland roads was approached by a man she didn’t know and touched in a sexual manner at about 8:30 p.m. […]

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7 d. ago Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton gets $100K in donations after funding issues force intakes pause

It goes a long way to demonstrating to us that yes, there are tons of people in our community who support the work that we're doing," the CEO of SACE, told Global News on Monday.

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8 d. ago Alberta claims cut to Edmonton sexual assault centre was a 'one

Children and Family Services Minister Searle Turton said at a news conference on Monday that operational funding for sexual assault centres has increased.

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1 week ago Former Edmonton police staffer charged with child sex assault, porn offences

The EPS child protection section determined a suspect had sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy after meeting him through Snapchat.

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1 week ago Opinion: Sexual assault survivors bear the brunt of Alberta budget cuts

On Monday, my team and I faced the heartbreaking decision to pause intakes to many of our clinical services, including counselling for children, youth, and adults. This was not a decision made lightly but one forced upon us after learning that we will have a significant funding shortfall in the next fiscal year. Since making […]

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1 week ago Opinion: Loss of sexual assault centre funding puts lives at risk

The year 2015 was the worst time of my life. In April of that year, my fiancé and I split up and I lost my house, my financial stability and my car. Trying to move on and desperate to keep my dog, I rented a home I couldn’t afford and went into debt. Then in […]

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1 week ago Calgary massage therapist charged with sexual assault of client

Police say the client went in January to Parkview Massage and Wellness in south Calgary and it's alleged they were touched sexually without consent during an appointment.

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2 w. ago Massage therapist charged with sexual assault after client reports non

Incident took place in January and was reported in February, police say

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2 w. ago Edmonton sex assault centre pauses new clients, blames province for cutting funds

The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton has stopped taking new clients and blames the province for cutting funds. The centre offers counselling and other supports to those dealing with sexual assault, but says it is now scrambling to find other avenues of help for the 20 or so new clients who come through its doors […]

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2 w. ago Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton says funding cuts forcing pause on intakes for some services

The organization said people who are current clients, who are on the waitlist for services, or who have an intake booked, will continue to be able to access services as scheduled.

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2 w. ago Former Alberta boys school headmaster who molested student granted full parole, lands consulting job

In addition to the standard reporting and supervision conditions, Sheppard has been barred from holding any positions of trust or authority, or having unsupervised contact with boys under 18

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2 w. ago Edmonton high school teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

An Edmonton high school teacher is facing sexual assault charges after he was accused of abusing a girl on multiple occasions over the course of a year. Police on Friday announced charges against 32-year-old Dylan James Shott, who is accused of child luring, sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching and sexual interference. Police said on […]

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2 w. ago Edmonton high school teacher charged with sexual assault after girl comes forward

While the accused was reportedly teaching classes at M.E. LaZerte at the time of the assaults, police said the girl who came forward was not a student at the high school.

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2 w. ago Woman details alleged sexual assault involving eight former OHL players

'They never closed the bathroom door fully ... then next thing I know, more players start coming in.'

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