41 h. ago Police investigating a sex assault on a sleeping bus passenger want to speak to this man

The alleged sexual assault happened on a Manchester-to-Urmston service around 12.38pm on Monday April 21, according to Greater Manchester Police

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43 h. ago Teacher who 'sexually abused' pupil, 12, caught sneaking into school dance disguised as old woman

Vincent Weaver, a fine arts teacher and dance coach at George Washington Carver Academy in Michigan, was arrested on May 16 and charged with sexual assault. He was then allegedly caught sneaking into a school dance in disguise

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47 h. ago Police issue picture of man wanted in connection with alleged sexual assault

Police are trying to locate 35-year-old Gareth Edwards

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67 h. ago Kevin Spacey declares 'I'm still standing' in emotional speech at Cannes

The actor’s career stalled following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, though he was later cleared

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68 h. ago ‘I’m still standing’: Kevin Spacey quotes ‘friend’ Elton John in passionate return speech at Cannes

‘American Beauty’ actor appeared at film event for first time after being cleared of sexual assault allegations

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3 d. ago Kevin Spacey is back at Cannes. Not many people seem to care

The actor received a lifetime achievement award from the Better World Fund at an event with little fanfare and few recognisable guestsKevin Spacey’s Cannes comeback is a discreet, low-key affair. The promenade is home to a gaggle of evening sunbathers while the steps to the beach club contain neither fans nor protesters. It is what is known in the trade as a soft relaunch.Spacey is guest of honour at the Better World Fund’s gala dinner, where he is receiving a lifetime achievement award for “excellence in film and television”. It marks a return to the limelight for the two-time Oscar-winner, whose career stalled after allegations of sexual assault and misconduct by more than 30 men. This is the actor’s first visit to Cannes since 2016, one year before the #MeToo movement began. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ‘I’m still standing’: Kevin Spacey makes his comeback at chaotic Cannes gala

The actor congratulated the organisers of the Better World Fund on their ‘bravery’ in awarding him a lifetime achievement gongKevin Spacey’s Cannes comeback is a discreet, low-key affair. The promenade is home to a gaggle of evening sunbathers while the steps to the beach club contain neither fans nor protesters. It is what is known in the trade as a soft relaunch.Spacey is guest of honour at the Better World Fund’s gala dinner, where he is receiving a lifetime achievement award for “excellence in film and television”. It marks a return to the limelight for the two-time Oscar-winner, whose career stalled after allegations of sexual assault and misconduct by more than 30 men. This is the actor’s first visit to Cannes since 2016, one year before the #MeToo movement went global. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Motown icon Smokey Robinson under criminal investigation for alleged sexual assault

Motown legend Smokey Robinson is under criminal investigation in Los Angeles over accusations of sexual assault. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed it had launched a formal inquiry into the allegations, saying the probe was in the "early stages"

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7 d. ago Man, 28, arrested in connection with alleged 'serious sexual assault' in East Kilbride

Police cordoned off an area in Greenhills Road near to St Vincent's Primary.

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8 d. ago Smokey Robinson under criminal investigation after former employees accused music legend of 'sex attacks'

A criminal investigation has been launched into sexual assault allegations against Motown legend Smokey Robinson.

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8 d. ago Smokey Robinson facing criminal investigation over sexual assault allegations

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says it is ‘actively investigating criminal allegations’ against the Motown legend

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8 d. ago Actor banned from Cannes red carpet after accusations of rape

Theo Navarro-Mussy has a secondary role as a police officer in the film Dossier 137 by Dominik Moll which is to premiere on ThursdayThe Cannes film festival said it had banned an actor in a prominent French film from the red carpet on Thursday because of sexual assault allegations against him.Theo Navarro-Mussy has a secondary role as a police officer in the film Dossier 137 by Dominik Moll which is to premiere on Thursday in the festival’s main competition. According to French magazine Télérama, which broke the news, Navarro-Mussy was accused of rape by three former partners in 2018, 2019, and 2020, but the case was dropped last month for lack of evidence. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago In a shift for the festival, Cannes bars actor from premiere over sexual assault allegations

The Cannes Film Festival has barred French actor Théo Navarro-Mussy from attending the premiere of the competition entry “Case 137.”

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1 week ago Tory MP charged with two counts of sexual assault following alleged incidents at exclusive club

Patrick Spencer has been charged in connection with an investigation into two alleged sexual assaults.

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1 week ago MP Patrick Spencer charged with two counts of sexual assault

Tory party withdraws whip from Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP over alleged incidents at Groucho Club in London in 2023An MP has been charged with sexual assault over alleged incidents at London’s Groucho Club in 2023, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.Patrick Spencer, the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, was charged with two counts of sexual assault against two separate women, said the CPS. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Verdict due in Gérard Depardieu trial for alleged sexual assaults

Actor could face up to five years in prison if convicted of assaulting two women during film shoot in 2021Gérard Depardieu will appear in court on Tuesday to hear the verdict in his trial for allegedly sexually assaulting two women during a film shoot in 2021.Depardieu, 76, is the highest-profile figure in the French film industry to face allegations of sexual assault since the #MeToo movement. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison and a fine of €75,000 (£63,000). Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Pope Leo accused of failing to properly investigate allegations of child sexual abuse in his church

The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) say they have made the Vatican well aware of the then-Cardinal Robert Prevost’s reported inaction on allegations of sexual assault against minors by priests in his church

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2 w. ago Smokey Robinson denies four housekeepers’ allegations of sexual assault

The women have accused Motown star of sexual assault and employment violations. His attorney has called the lawsuit ‘an ugly method of trying to extract money’Smokey Robinson has denied allegations of sexual assault, after four former housekeepers of the Motown star filed a lawsuit with claims including sexual battery, false imprisonment, negligence and gender violence.The suit was filed in a Los Angeles court on 6 May. It also alleges a series of labour violations, including that Robinson and his wife, Frances, failed to pay the women minimum wage and overtime, submitted inaccurate wage statements and created a hostile work environment. The women are seeking financial damages. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Smokey Robinson's lawyer says rape allegations against him are 'vile' and 'false'

Smokey Robinson’s lawyer says allegations of rape and sexual assault against him in a lawsuit from four former housekeepers are “vile” and “false.”

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2 w. ago Michael Pitt arrested for alleged sexual assault and attack on ex

Boardwalk Empire and Dawson’s Creek actor accused of multiple domestic violence chargesBoardwalk Empire actor Michael Pitt has been arrested on sexual assault and domestic violence charges.According to the New York Post and Variety, the 44-year-old has been accused of multiple assaults by an ex-girlfriend stemming from four incidents taking place between 2020 and 2021. Continue reading...

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