4 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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18 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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18 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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24 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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30 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway cyclists enjoy success at Scottish championships

Josh and Cobey Stewart won gold at the Scottish Youth Circuit Championships, with Rebecca Saunderson winning at the Scottish National Circuit Championships.

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30 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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44 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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47 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 ‘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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4 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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4 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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4 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 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 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 d. ago Trump Education Secretary’s speech interrupted with ‘corrupt billionaire’ audio and clown music

Donald Trump’s education secretary was interrupted as the sound system at a national youth conservative conference in Washington DC was hacked on Wednesday (6 August).

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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. ago ‘Horrific’: report reveals abuse of pregnant women and children at US Ice facilities

Report from senator Jon Ossoff’s office found 510 credible reports of human rights abuses since Trump’s inaugurationA new report has found hundreds of reported cases of human rights abuses in US immigration detention centers.The alleged abuses uncovered include deaths in custody, physical and sexual abuse of detainees, mistreatment of pregnant women and children, inadequate medical care, overcrowding and unsanitary living conditions, inadequate food and water, exposure to extreme temperatures, denial of access to attorneys, and child separation. Continue reading...

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