12 h. ago Stepmother's chilling 911 calls released 'after she tortured girl, 10, to death'

Anicia Woods and Richard Baptiste have been accused of carrying out a prolonged campaign of cruel sexual and physical abuse that ultimately lead to the death of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste in Holbrook, Arizona

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23 h. ago Boy, 15, is charged with rape after 'teenager attacked near tennis courts'

The teenage boy has been charged after a 17-year-old girl was reportedly attacked at Cripplegate Park in Worcester.

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26 h. ago Israel rejects UN allegations that its forces have sexually abused detained Palestinians

The U.N. chief has warned Israel that the United Nations has “credible information” of sexual violence and other violations by Israeli forces against detained Palestinians

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26 h. ago Michigan jury awards nearly $60M to man who said his rights were violated by prosecutor

A jury has awarded nearly $60 million to a man who accused a disgraced Michigan prosecutor and a police officer of violating his rights in filing sexual abuse charges

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32 h. ago Female PE teacher denies sexually abusing two girls and a boy, but admits sending sexual communications to child under age of 16

Bronwen James appeared at a crown court and pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing two girls and a boy.

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38 h. ago Trans Met Police special constable accused of grooming and raping child

Ex-Met Police special constable Gwyn Samuels, previously known as James Bubb, is accused of sexual abuse of a child

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52 h. ago South Carolina lawmaker awaiting trial on child sex abuse material charges resigns from office

A Republican lawmaker in South Carolina has resigned from the House while awaiting trial on charges of distributing child sexual abuse material

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55 h. ago Boy sexually abused girl and told her she needed to learn 'how to make out'

William Doheny, now 20, sexually abused his victim when he himself was under the age of 16

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58 h. ago Police issue urgent appeal for teenage girl reported as missing for 24 hours

Police say Tyra has not been seen since around midday on Sunday

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58 h. ago Urgent appeal issued to find teenage girl last seen miles away from home

She went missing 24 hours ago

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66 h. ago ‘I was too good’: Sharon Stone on stardom, family secrets, sexual abuse – and her comeback after a stroke

She became world famous with Basic Instinct and Casino. Then she had a near fatal brain bleed. The actor and artist discusses strength, survival, being upskirted on set, her violent run-ins with Harvey Weinstein and the performances she’s most proud ofA couple of days before our interview, in late July, Sharon Stone announced on Instagram that her mother had died. When we meet over video link, I express my sympathies. Stone is known for her straight talking, but now she outdoes herself. “Mom, Dot, actually died a few months ago, but I was only ready to tell the public about it now because I always get my mad feelings first when people die.” What kind of mad, I ask – grief, confusion, loss? She smiles. “A little bit of anger and a little bit of ‘I didn’t fucking need you anyway’, you know!”Now she’s laughing. “My mom wasn’t of a sunny disposition. She was hilarious, but she said terrible things to me. Dot swore like a Portuguese dock worker.” Which takes us to her mother’s final...

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3 d. ago Teenage girl mauled by 10 dogs while jogging left with terrifying injuries

17-year-old Tracy Azpeitia ended up receiving 500 stitches after she was attacked by the pack of dogs, with her mum admitting she did not even recognise her due to her wounds

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4 d. ago Police probe after teenage girl 'raped' on footpath near south London golf club

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward

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5 d. ago Britain's FBI takes over probe into police officers accused of historic sex abuse of Rotherham girls

An investigation into allegations police officers took part in historical sexual abuse in Rotherham is to be taken over by the National Crime Agency (NCA) - Britain's equivalent to the FBI.

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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Teenage girl reports 'rape' on footpath near South London golf club

Teenage girl reports 'rape' on footpath near South London golf club  My London

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5 d. ago Concerns over children’s welfare in sport sparks rise in calls to NSPCC helpline

The most common concerns raised by contacts to the helpline were about sexual abuse or exploitation, emotional abuse and physical abuse.

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5 d. ago Promethea review – a stylishly creepy supernatural drama you’ll want to binge

This French thriller about a teenage girl who turns up with no memory is a nicely paced, emotionally intense mystery – that spills over into the realms of fantasy The greatest mystery in any French mystery drama is how the characters look so much better than any English person has ever looked. How did the cast of The Returned (more than 10 years ago now, though it feels like yesterday) look so gorgeous all the time, despite seemingly ordinary costumes, hair and makeup? Is Gallic bone structure really that different? Do clothes just hang better on the other side of la Manche? Is that why they call it “the sleeve”? Is it a clue?Forgive me. I am consumed by this puzzle. The success of a French drama can be measured by how successfully the official narrative mystery distracts me from the conundrum, and here the new six-part series Promethea does just fine.Promethea launches on Channel 4 on Sunday and is available from streaming now. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Concern over children’s welfare in sport sees contacts to NSPCC helpline rise

The most common concerns raised by contacts to the helpline were about sexual abuse or exploitation, emotional abuse and physical abuse.

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