14 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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31 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 Facing jail, pastor found guilty of 19 charges of sexual and physical abuse against woman and children

A pastor is behind bars for the serial abuse of a woman and several children.

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5 d. ago Victim of catfish predator Max Hollingsbee: ‘I will always be angry at him for taking my innocence away’

Hollingsbee was sentenced in May to five years and two months after admitting child sexual abuse crimes against girls

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5 d. ago Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott faces trial for child sexual abuse

Trial set for next August in GlasgowThe 48-year-old denies both chargesThe former world snooker champion Graeme Dott is to stand trial next year over allegations of child sexual abuse. The 48-year-old is accused of two charges relating to primary school age children.The allegations span between 1993 and 1996 involving a girl, and 2006 to 2010 involving a boy, both in the Glasgow region. A virtual hearing at the high court in Glasgow on Thursday was told Dott, who was not present, denies the charges. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago More than 140 people come forward in Mohamed Al Fayed investigation

The former Harrods owner, who died in 2023, is suspected of sexual abuse of dozens of women and girls

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6 d. 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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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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1 week 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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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 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Girl, 10, who died after 'torture' had 'begged teachers not to make her go home'

Rebekah Baptiste, was found injured and lying on a highway by police - she died showing signs of 'child physical abuse, sexual abuse and torture', according to prosecutors

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1 week ago British chicken shop blasted for 'distasteful and disrespectful' menu item as people say it's 'turning sexual abuse into merch'

A British chicken vendor has been accused of 'turning sexual abuse into merch' after seemingly naming a hot sauce after the highly-publicised P Diddy trial.

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1 week ago How Ghislaine Maxwell fell from high society to Epstein’s teen

Survivors of Epstein’s abuse testified that Maxwell played a central role in recruiting vulnerable young women and girls to be groomed for sexual abuse

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1 week ago Labour accused of using Jimmy Savile’s name to ‘bait’ Nigel Farage

Lawyer for abuse survivors criticises ministers for using late TV presenter’s ‘toxic’ name for political point scoringUK politics live – latest updatesLabour’s use of Jimmy Savile’s “toxic” name appeared to be an attempt to “deliberately bait” Nigel Farage and would distress survivors of child sexual abuse, lawyers for victims of the late TV presenter has said.Alan Collins, the head of the abuse team at Hugh James solicitors, said it was “concerning” to see Jess Phillips, the safeguarding minister, and others use Savile’s name to try to “score points over political opponents”. Continue reading...

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